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.
Students carry a high-powered rocket across an open field in preparation for a test launch. The hands-on experience is part of a program focused on aerospace engineering and applied learning, where students design, build, and launch rockets as part of their coursework.
On March 1, our new President took his role at the helm, and we began his tenure with a morning-long photo/video shoot. This photo was taken while he reminded himself of the script, prior to recording his first video clip of the day in the basement of our most recently remodeled Residence Hall.
Students examine a tombstone as a starting point for researching and writing biographies about people from the past. March 25, 2026
A researcher working on an autonomous car sensor
A student group performs during an on-campus event
The students' campsite at sunrise. Part of the school's Outdoor Adventure Spring Break camping trip in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
Student arrive at the Saddle's Pass trailhead, just before sunrise at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Part of the school's Outdoor Adventure Spring Break camping trip. Thursday March 26, 2026
Students hike the Notch Trail, just after sunset at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Part of the school's Spring Break Outdoor Adventure camping trip. Tuesday, March 24 2026
Students cheer for the men's basketball team, who is competing in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament.
A student rides a scooter along a dedicated pathway for bicycles, scooters, and skateboards in front of the Arts Building on March 3, 2026, at UCR. A group is researching if the new bike lane improves safety around the campus.