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.
Admitted Student Day was held on April 4, 2025. Future students were able to use props and take photos against a backdrop among other activities throughout the day.
A Cincinnatti circus performer shows off her artistry with fire dancing during the annual Late Nite Carnival on April 26, 2025.
Students cheer on their peers at a Campus Housing celebration event on April 21, 2025.
Students on the Spirit Squad run in the ocean on Daytona Beach while on a trip at the National Dance Alliance Nationals competition on April 11, 2025.
An assistant coach on the Spirit Squad cheers on her team at the National Dance Alliance Nationals competition in Daytona Beach on April 11, 2025.
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.