Calling all Marquette University graduate students! Show us your world through the lens.

The Graduate School invites you to participate in the 2026 MU Graduate Student Photo Contest. This year’s theme—"Life of a Graduate Student"—celebrates the diverse, dynamic, and inspiring experiences of graduate students across all disciplines.

We’re looking for powerful images that capture what it means to be a Marquette graduate student. Whether it’s the intensity of a late-night study session, the focus of clinical work, the energy of teaching, the quiet moments of reflection, or the collaboration that fuels discovery—your photo should tell a story of life in graduate school.

Examples of submissions may include:

• Lab work or research in action
• Classroom or teaching experiences
• Clinical placements or fieldwork
• Studying in your favorite spot (coffee shop, library, bus!)
• Student groups and collaboration
• Campus life and wellness activities

Rules & Submission Details:

• Only one digital photograph may be submitted per graduate student.
• Upload your submission to the 2026 MU Graduate Student Photo Gallery application by January 15, 2026; portal closes at noon. Voting opens in the portal on February 1 and closes on February 15 at noon.
• You will be required to provide the following with your submission:
  • First name
  • Last name
  • MUID number
  • Program of study
  • Degree (Master's/Certificate or Doctoral)
  • Title of your photograph
  • A brief description of your photo (what it depicts and why it matters to you)

Prizes: 

Winners will be announced at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition. 

• One, $250 cash prize for top voted photo taken by a doctoral student.
• One, $250 cash prize for top voted photo taken by a master’s or certificate student.

Let your creativity and experience shine. We can’t wait to see Marquette through your eyes!