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.
Freshman Convocation 2026 is held at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Monday, Aug. 18, 2026.
The first day of class means it's time to focus! This student was participating in a class in MSU's College of Business building.
Students mill about on campus during an event where they can learn about the various clubs and organizations at our university. Photo was taken by using a slow shutter and ND filter.
Two students belt out a song together during a foam party on campus. Denoise and camera raw adjustments.
New Panhellenic sorority members at Mississippi State celebrate running to their chapter houses during Bid Day Tuesday [Aug. 18]. The annual event welcomed 910 new students into the university's nine Panhellenic organizations, marking the conclusion of formal recruitment and the start of their chapter involvement.
A targeted participant in New Maroon Camp's most iconic event, Maroon Madness, gets splashed by a whole bucket of water and a stream of shaving cream, a highly anticipated fate for new students.
New Faculty Tour participants learn about muscadine grape production at Paulk Vineyards. Agricultural stops throughout the week introduced faculty to local producers and demonstrated how research, Cooperative Extension and industry relationships support one of the state’s most important economic sectors.
Beach Balls are tossed around between students prior to having their class photo taken on the Pentacrest
Incoming students for the class of 2030 participate in a silent disco on the Hancher Green
Fireworks backdrop Herky during the annual Kickoff at Kinnick event for incoming freshman,