News and College Life

A student cheers during Steve Aoki's performance at Gator Growl in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Alison Custer ’26 dances in “Just my Impression” choreographed by Biz Carlin during the Dance Club Fall performance “Soul Unfiltered” Thursday, October 30, 2025 in the Martha Myers Dance Studio in Crozier-Williams. The performance features 15 pieces choreographed by 19 student choreographers. 

Broadway star Javier Muñoz shines light on living authentically at the university's annual University Housing Services Cultural Dinner.

The band conductor leading the way at halftime of the Homecoming football game.

Olivia Brentzel provides introductory swim lessons to a young student on October 12, 2025, at Bowman Gray Memorial Pool on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Brentezel is a sophomore and a member of the Dive In: Chapel Hill student group, which provides free swimming lessons to a wide age range of members of the local community.

Alison Graff provides introductory swim lessons to a young student on October 12, 2025, at Bowman Gray Memorial Pool on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Graff is a junior and a member of the Dive In: Chapel Hill student group, which provides free swimming lessons to a wide age range of members of the local community.

Recording artist Ludacris runs to the stage for a performance while wearing a retro Julius Peppers football jersey on October 4, 2025, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The free concert was held as a part of the pregame festivities for a football game between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Clemson University.

Wayne State University student Sirine Berry and University of Michigan–Ann Arbor student Hassan Mustapha study in one of the newly added study areas at the Mardigian Library on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

Students skate during the Homecoming Roller Skating Party at Kochoff Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The event featured music, lights and school spirit as part of UM-Dearborn’s Homecoming week activities.

A piccolo player in The Famous Maroon Band performs for the fans at Davis Wade Stadium.