The Month in Photos: January 2026

Athletics, new buildings, and campus conferences.

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WBB vs Notre Dame

Women's basketball started the year with a win against Notre Dame in overtime at McCamish Pavilion. Photo taken Jan. 1 by Danny Karnik.

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DM Smith Opening

The campus community celebrated the D.M. Smith Building reopening, following extensive renovations to enhance accessibility, functionality, and sustainability. Photo taken Jan. 8 by Allison Carter.

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George Tower | Scheller Tower

The first three floors of George Tower | Scheller Tower opened Jan. 12. Photo by Joya Chapman.

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George Tower | Scheller Tower

The first three floors of George Tower | Scheller Tower opened Jan. 12. Photo by Joya Chapman.

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Inventure Prize Preliminary Event 2026, Exhibition Hall

The preliminary round of this year's InVenture Prize took place in the Exhibition Hall on Jan. 20. Photo by Rob Felt.

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CREATE-X event

The CREATE-X 2026 cohort begins its spring semester. Photo taken Jan. 20 by Allison Carter.

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comms next conference

The CommsNext conference for communications professionals was held on campus Jan. 23. Photo by Rob Felt.

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CRIDC

Graduate students present their research at the annual Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference at the Exhibition Hall on Jan. 29. Photo by Joya Chapman.

Credits

Photography: Allison Carter, Joya Chapman, and Rob Felt
Writing/Editing: Kristen Bailey, Stacy Braukman