News and College Life

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Orientation Assistants cheer on and welcome first year students on Move-in Day outside of Vedder Hall. 

Students in Winnie Gier's photo foundations class learn the basics of using 35mm SLR cameras outside of the List Arts Building. 

The prison records, correspondence and artwork of Abu-Jamal, and related materials from advocate Johanna Fernández, will anchor a collection at the John Hay Library focused on first-person accounts of incarceration.

Among the materials acquired by the Hay Library is a thick, heavy pair of glasses that Mumia Abu-Jamal famously wore for many years.

During Bid Day, new Sorority sisters hug and celebrate new family. 

Students react to a student safely removing a piece during Party with the Pack an event held during Welcome Week. 

During Welcome Week a student listens to music at the Silent Disco.

A student takes in a celebratory moment during the university's spring commencement ceremony.

A father carries a large box and computer monitor on his shoulders while holding about 10 shirts.  

Assistant Professor and Director of the Italian Program Amanda Minervini leads her summer session course on an Equine-Guided Experience on Monday, 8/8/22. The goal of the experience is to teach students general focus and awareness.