Submissions Now Open for 2026 Student Photo Contest

Photo of Florence, Italy's southern historical neighborhood: sidewalk between two tall buildings with golden sunset shining between the buildings.
Photo credit: Daniel Mugg; golden hour in Florence’s southern historical neighborhood.

It’s time to make #MSUHistory!

Submissions are now open for our 2026 Student Photo Contest. Winning photos will be featured in our printed newsletter and shared on social media. Plus, the top three winners get to choose from a variety of department merchandise!

Show your historical creativity and Spartan pride—submit your photos today!

RULES:

  • Entries must be your original work and have a “history” theme, preferably taken while doing research or on study abroad/away in a history course.
  • Photos must be submitted through the link below.
  • You may submit up to three (3) entries.
  • There is a one-prize maximum per entrant.
  • Images should be high-resolution, minimum of 300 dpi, 5 megapixels or approximately 2800px by 2100px.