Photos of found subject matter (unposed and uncontrolled) documenting your university or college-related events as they occur naturally. Photographs in this category must adhere to accepted photojournalistic standards.
As a giant ocean tank aquarist, Elliot Tong, a marine biology student, is responsible for feeding and caring for the almost 500 animals in the New England Aquarium’s famous four-story aquatic centerpiece. the Great Ocean Tank. Tong pets a sting ray before swimming to the bottom of the tank to feed the loggerhead sea turtles on Monday, June 2, 2025.
A member of the Jesse White Tumblers launching over a row of students during a campus-wide event.
Bingo is one of the most popular activities for incoming first year students during a week filled with fun and informative events to help students get acquainted with campus and their classmates.
Medical students celebrate receiving their white coats during the annual White Coat Ceremony.
During rush a Kappa Delta sister pours a box of Lucky Charms over a new member, embodying the sorority's recruitment theme of luck and celebration.
Paws, the WCU mascot takes in the fireworks show after the first home football game of the season.
A student rides a carnival ride during first week of classes welcome back activities.
Band members hype incoming students during a pep rally.
A first-year student participates in an annual competition in a water balloon tossing contest with his teammates each wearing a Fallout 76 inspired tin foil hat. The annual competition includes building and racing a themed remote controlled vehicle able to withstand various challenges across campus.
At a summer camp ran by university faculty and students, campers got the opportunity to meet Captain Barington Irving who was the youngest person to solo fly around the world.