Campus in Focus: The start of fall at UM-Dearborn

October 29, 2025

Check out a few photos that highlight university life during October.

A large tree with yellow leaves stands in front of a building with the UM-Dearborn Block M symbol.
Fall on campus is a-maize-ing. This brightly colored tree complements the "Go Blue!" spirit on campus.

In this new monthly series, UM-Dearborn Photographer Matthew Stephens documents university life and happenings around UM-Dearborn. From the Fall Career Fair to vibrant autumn scenes, here is a collection of moments from the past month.

A person walks on a pathway that is between two orange-leaved trees
Campus is beautiful this time of year. Take a walk outside to see vibrant fall colors like these outside the CASL Building on Oct. 23.
A large tree with orange and yellow leaves is seen outside of a rectangle window.
If you don’t have time to go for a walk between working or studying, just take a peek through a window. Here’s a fall view from the inside the Science Learning and Research Center on Oct. 15.
A male student looks at his phone while standing in a hallway while a group of students walk past him.
On Oct, 10, College of Business student Amarian Hegenberger-Ellars, right, attended Career Services’ Fall Career Fair at the Renick University Center. Employers at the fair included Toyota, Marathon and Roush. In addition to applying for jobs, Stephens took professional headshots of attendees so they could be LinkedIn ready.
A female student stands in front of a maize and blue electronic race car that students built.
College of Engineering and Computer Science student Vannya Guedes talks with students during the CECS Student Organization Fair at the Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems on Oct. 9. Guedes, a mechanical engineering major, is a member of Dearborn Electric Racing. At the event, students had the opportunity to learn about CECS’ student-led organizations and competition teams.
A woman jumps in the air to use her head to bump the soccer ball
Women’s soccer forward Talia List heads the ball during a home match against Defiance College on Oct. 4. The Dearborn Wolverines celebrated Senior Day and “defied” Defiance with a 4-0 win.
A group of male soccer players gather around the white goal net, and a UM-Dearborn uses his head to bump the soccer ball.
Men’s soccer midfielder Christian Cox puts a header into the goal during the second half of the Oct. 4 game against Defiance College. The Dearborn Wolverines lost 2-1.
Two women are talking while seated at a table
Professor of Marketing Elif Izberk-Bilgin, left, and Professor of Information Systems Management Yi (Maggie) Guo discuss this year’s Community Read, “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants,” at the Environmental Interpretive Center on Oct. 6. The book by Robin Wall Kimmerer sparked conversations on how to weave Indigenous knowledge into university life. “Braiding Sweetgrass” complements new and updated projects around campus that honor Indigenous traditions, including Native gardens, an interpretive trail focused on medical uses of trees, Anishinaabe art and a land acknowledgement.
Students roller skate in a blue-lit room
Students skate during the Homecoming Roller Skating Party at Kochoff Hall on Oct. 1. The event — part of UM-Dearborn’s 2025 Homecoming Week activities — featured music, lights and school spirit.

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