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A Photographic Journey Though a Year at SOM

August 6, 2024

Student photographer Bhavishya Ghanta ’25 shares her favorite photographs from her first year at SOM.

Bhavishya Ghanta ’25 arrived at Yale SOM with her camera in tow. A longtime photography enthusiast, she made it her mission to document campus life. We asked Ghanta to share her favorite snapshots from a year of talent shows, conferences, hockey games, and surprise snowmen.

A group of students manning a table at an event
A group of four students wearing Yale apparel and smiling
A group of three students smiling
Left: The Student Life Committee organizes fun events for the SOM community—and distributes the coolest party gear. Top right: Leaders of Out of Office, SOM's LGBTQ+ club, welcome members of the Class of 2026 at Admitted Students Weekend. Bottom right: Students pose at a farmer's market lunch hosted by the Women in Management club.
Two students holding coffees and walking through Evans Hall.
What’s a morning class without some coffee from McNay Café?
Hockey players from opposing teams shaking hands on an ice rink.
Several people waving pompoms in the stands of a hockey rink.
A view of a football stadium filled with fans
Top left: Nothing brings out the Bulldog spirit like a little competition. Members of the SOM and Harvard Business School hockey teams shake hands at Ingalls Rink. Bottom left: Students cheer for the SOM hockey team. Right: A sea of blue and white for the annual Harvard-Yale football game.
Several people posing with a sign reading “Yale Philanthropy Conference”
Several people wearing business attire posing against a Yale SOM backdrop decorated with pink balloons
Student organizers behind the Yale Philanthropy Conference, left, and the Fempire Conference, right, strike a triumphant pose after months of hard work.
Several adults and children wearing winter clothes and drinking hot beverages outdoors
Time for community and connection: SOM students attend the annual Winter Stroll for hot food, hot chocolate, and good times.
Students sitting at panel desks in an auditorium
Students listening to a presentation in a classroom
Left: Students attend a speaker event during Title IX Awareness Week. Right: Through the speaker series PhD Mondays, graduate students from across the university visit SOM to present their research. Here, students attend a talk during Black History Month.
A group of students performing onstage
A view of the audience watching a talent show
Several people performing on a stage during a Diwali celebration
A group of SOM faculty members performing onstage
Top left: A performance of SOM’s very own adaptation of the “High School Musical” song “We’re All in This Together” during the annual student-organized musical. Bottom left: Students cheering on classmates during the Star Talent Show. Top right: Diwali is a night of love, light, and community celebration. It’s also a chance to showcase our dance skills. Bottom right: Professors break out their moves at the Star Talent Show.
Students sitting at a table with Reddit COO Jen Wong
Students attend a small group lunch with Reddit COO Jen Wong.
Students pose during a Thanksgiving dinner hosted at SOM
Students sit at tables in the Shen Courtyard at Evans Hall
Two snowmen in the Shen Courtyard at Evans Hall
Top left: Many students experience their first (and coolest!) Friendsgiving at SOM. Amid the busy recruiting season, everyone shares a beautiful dinner turkey and apple cider at Evans Hall. Bottom left: Students celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Evans Hall. Right: Two snowmen watch over the Shen Courtyard at night.