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.
First year students in the Genesis pre-orientation program for first generation college students, and their mentors, attempt to move a ping pong ball from one side of the room to the other using folded sheets of paper as a chute during a series of team-building games Tuesday, August 25, 2026 int he 1941 Room.
Junior exercise science student Quentin Henry plays a light-up ring toss game during Laker Kickoff.
A member of the Veteran Honor Guard plays the trumpet during a Purple Heart ceremony.
A round of cornhole at the summer campus fair
First year students raise a glass of sparkling cider as confetti falls, celebrating the start of their college journeys.
Corina Curry interns with Ocean Connections housed within Hersheypark. Corina works in the habitat for seals and sea lions who are not able to return to life in the wild, and the facility does daily educational presentations to park visitors.
Balloons prepare to launch first thing in the morning at the Pro Football Hall of Fame balloon fest.
Image was processed as a DNG, and toned with clarity, contrast, exposure, and vibrance sliders along with some vignetting--all in Lightroom.
Keyia earned her GED through the university's Excel program, that pays employees full-time, while requiring only half-time hours working in order to give them time to study. Keyia moves her tassle over the left side, signifying her graduation, while appearing a little shocked.
Fireworks light up the sky over Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as members of Class of 2030 participate in Build the M during Welcome Week on Aug 23. 2026.
Stella Lefty, an American country pop singer-songwriter, performs at the Grove stage during the Fall Concert hosted by the Student Activities Association on Friday Aug. 28, 2026.