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.
With sisters like these who needs enemies? While posing for a group picture during a dunk tank fundraiser a couple Chi Omega sorority sisters dunk and unsuspecting sister by hitting the button with their elbows. All were in on the plan except the dunkee who later laughed about it.
The MSU community gathered in the Junction to witness America's best canine athletes showcase their physical strength and agility during the 2025 American Kennel Club Diving Dogs Premier Cup, sponsored by Nutramax and televised by ESPN. The canine competitors from all over the country competed in three categories: distance, air retrieve and hydro dash. The event celebrated the dogs' impressive skills and the strong bond between them and their owners while making a splash in the sport.
A student poses for a selfie with Jack the goat, one of 12 goats brought to campus for a week every spring to help clear invasive foliage in the on campus Glen woods. The goats are very friendly and remain a popular layover for the students on their way to class.
Students wait in line for the zipper at the annual State Fair held by Student Activities Board on the Heritage Plaza on April 17, 2025.
The weekend warrior student athletes take the field while participating in the second longest student tradition on campus – Springfest. The victorious team of the week-long competition receives a special victors t-shirt and dinner at their place of choosing. Flag football is one of the many "long-sports" games they play on Saturday before the Tug-o-War competition caps off the week.
Student revelers celebrate Holi in the Midwest a long way from home but with all the powdered fun of India.
As Holi is celebrated on this campus it is part throwing of colors, and part dance, but all party to celebrate the arrival of spring despite the poor local weather's twice postponement of the event.
A student tries with little success to prevent having color diretly thrown into his eyes during the celebration of Holi - the Hindu Festival of Colors.
A dancer during the Time Out Wacipi.
A dancer prepares for the Time Out Wacipi Powwow.