News and College Life

The largest freshman class comes together for the Human UB to start the academic year. 

Newly appointed president of Fairmont State (Dr. Michael Davis) being interviewed by local press during a public, community oriented open forum - “Open Mike.”

A student volunteer carries a couch through the lobby of a residential hall during move-in. 

Talking drums performance kicking off the Year of Senegal celebration, students get to participate and learn how to play the talking drum.

First day of fall semester is full of activity.

CMS students play a game of water balloon toss during their field day event. 

Students react to opening a coconut with a rock while on a study abroad trip.

A community member performs during WIU's SummerStage production of School of Rock.

Exotics technician Meagan Smith, works with Zoological Medicine Resident Dr. Haley Stratton and Greensboro Science Center Chief Veterinarian Dr. Taylor Gregory (DVM '21) to prepare Olin, an otter, for a CT scan to help solve a dental problem. 

A tribute to endangered whales begins humbly with a practice model as Deke Weaver (in green) leads a team of creatives as they practice a narrative showing a pair of killer whales separating a young blue whale from it's mother. Deke aims to bring the plight of endangered animals to a larger audience through narratives of the real lives of the creatures.  His work has been seen across the world and received numerous major awards.