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.
University students dance in front of the Reitz Student Union as part of Dance Marathon's annual Transform Today, a 26.2-hour fundraising push held in the fall semester, on Tuesday, Oct. 29. During this event, Dance Marathon fundraised over $365,000.
Gracie and T.J., students in the College of Communication and Information, share a candid moment in the studio. Gracie, equipped with her camera, captures T.J.’s energy as they collaborate on a dynamic portrait session. Their laughter reflects the camaraderie and passion that fuel their creative process, showcasing the vibrant spirit of student artistry on campus.
The annual Homecoming Bed Race took place on Oct. 25, 2024. Each Bed Race team consists of five people: four pushing the bed, and one riding on it.
A student falls off a mechanical bull during Homecoming Week.
A student focuses in a dark classroom with just a streak of sunlight illuminating his work.
Audry II, from Little Shop of Horrors, spooks children out enjoying the university's annual trunk or treat event for the community.
Dust settles on the route for the the Great Plains Project as the sun sets over the Flint Hills of Kansas.
Illinois State University hosted the inaugural "Builder's STAGE" event on October 30th as a part of the effort to promote our new College of Engineering. The three presenters invited were the popular engineering YouTubers Xyla Foxlin (456K subscribers, more than 90 videos),
“Smarter Every Day” YouTuber Destin Sandlin (11.6 million subscribers, more than 380 videos) and “Practical Engineering” YouTuber Grady Hillhouse (3.9 million subscribers, more than 200 videos). Many local K-12 schools attended the event to hear from the YouTubers about their passion for engineering and encourage them that anyone can grow up to become an engineer if they want to be.
Midland Performs during a homecoming concert on the Texas Tech campus.
Cheerleaders put their guns up during the homecoming bonfire.