Winter Commencement, Thursday evening ceremony

By GCU News

Photos by Rick D'Elia

Graduates of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology were honored Thursday night at Winter Commencement. Here's the story.

  • Grand Canyon University students greet each other before the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Grand Canyon University students greet each other before the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Grand Canyon University students greet each other before the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Grand Canyon University student sends kisses to supporters in audience before the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Grand Canyon University student dances to he music before the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Grand Canyon University faculty process at the start of the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller applauds along with students for faculty who supported students through their journey.
  • Grand Canyon University students listen to speakers during the December 15 evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Student speaker Jordan Jones addresses her classmates during Commencement on December 15, 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Grand Canyon University nursing students recite The Nightingale Pledge during the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Grand Canyon University nursing students recite The Nightingale Pledge during the December 15, evening ceremony for the class of 2022 at the GCU Arena.
  • Nursing students receive their certification pins before crossing the stage at the December 15, 2022, Commencement at GCU.
  • Nursing students receive their certification pins before crossing the stage at the December 15, 2022, Commencement at GCU.
  • GCU students celebrate their graduation at Winter Commencement at GCU Arena on December 15, 2022.
  • GCU students celebrate their graduation at Winter Commencement at GCU Arena on December 15, 2022.
  • GCU students flip their tassels during their graduation at the Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on December 15, 2022.
  • GCU students celebrate their graduation at Winter Commencement at GCU Arena on December 15, 2022.
  • GCU students celebrate with friends and family after the Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on December 15, 2022.
  • GCU students celebrate with friends and family, after the Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena, December 15, 2022.
  • GCU students celebrate with friends and family, after the Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena, December 15, 2022.
  • Graduation was reason for friends and family to shout in jubilation.

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