A student studies near Williams Hall on campus.
A student studies near Williams Hall on campus during the first week of classes.

Photo gallery: Redbirds soar into the fall semester

  • Author By Julie Mana-ay Perez, Shea Grehan, and Tyler Mardis
  • August 25, 2023

Campus was buzzing during the first week of classes for the fall semester. From Redbirds studying on the Quad, to getting active at the Student Fitness Center, to catching up with friends in between classes—students brought campus to life following quieter summer months.

Check out some of our best photos of campus life during the first week of school.

Two students looking through posters.
Junior early childhood education major Claire Johnes and junior animal science major Brooke Pezold browse through posters during a sale on campus.
A student looking at two calculators.
Freshman criminal justice major Corieuana Jones picks a calculator at the Redbird Spirit Shop on campus.
Two students at TechZone looking at a computer.
Senior economics major Maya Thompson and senior interpersonal communications major Luke Vanbooven work on repairing a computer at TechZone.
A student playing basketball inside a gym.
Sophomore physical education major Carson Kuligowski plays basketball in between classes at the Student Fitness Center.
Two students talking to a professor in a classroom.
From left, graduate student and photography majors Sarah Eckstine and Jade Nguyen discuss studying book-making materials with Wonsook Kim School of Art Assistant Professor Jason Reblando.
A student worker answering phone calls.
Senior zoology and conservation biology major Justin Freko answers phone calls at his job inside the Admissions Office at Hovey Hall.
A student studying on the Quad with their computer out.
Integrative health and wellness major Adaptor Hollis studies on the Quad.
Two students posing together.
Senior vocal performance major Madelyn Owens, left, and senior vocal performance and musical theatre major Aneesah Phillips, right, catch up in between classes inside the Center for the Performing Arts.
A student studying with a book open at Milner Library.
Sophomore history education major Dawson Strang studies at Milner Library.
A student walking their dog on campus.
Senior interpersonal communications major Gabriella Venturini walks her dog before class near the State Farm Hall of Business.
Two students posing side to side.
Junior human development and family science majors Madyson Orth and Mikayla Evans on the Quad.
A student studying with their laptop inside the Student Fitness Center front area.
Senior exercise science major Aaliyah Humphreys studies inside the Student Fitness Center.
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