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.
Nathalie Tan '28 (left) gets a hug from new friend Alexys Esfandiari '28 after Tan was announced one of the winners of a basketball contest during New Student Welcome, held at Xfinity Center on Friday. Other events featured throughout the weekend included movie screenings, game nights, yoga, fitness programs and affinity group socials.
Students meet up at a Welcome Weekend event at the Memorial Union.
Students cheer while the class of 2028 group photo is captured as part of the Welcome Weekend activities.
Jacob Barsam '26, a member of the Gymkana (gymnastics) troupe, soars high above McKeldin Mall on Friday as thousands of students learn about (and accept swag from) student clubs and groups tabling at the First Look Fair. The First Look Fair is one of the longest running involvement traditions at the University of Maryland. First Look Fair hosts over 650 student clubs and organizations and campus departments.
A student takes a break on a bench during the first day of classes.
A student celebrates winning a race down the slide during the Rec Fest event.
Confetti falls as class spirit rises at the annual orientation event 'ray for the Orange and the Blue.
Summer camp students from the surrounding area take part in the iHeal (Interdisciplinary Health Education for Aspiring Leaders) camp and experienced a first hand look of the nursing simulation lab.
A student volunteer is reflected in a mirror as UNCW welcomes the Class of 2028 on the first day of move in.
Students file into a dorm carrying their belongings as UNCW welcomes the Class of 2028 on the first day of move in.