The Friday afternoon ceremony at Winter Commencement was for graduates of the College of Arts and Media, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Theology. Story
The Grand Canyon University medallion on the tassel of a graduate during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Family members take a selfie with their graduate prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate receives a flowered lei from a family member prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate waves to friends and family members in the crowd prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate receives a hug prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
The mortarboard message of a student during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
The flowered mortarboard of a student during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin leads the processional followed by President Brian Mueller and University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate salutes during the presentation of the National Anthem during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
GCU President Brian Mueller addresses the graduating class during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Student speaker Abbigale Burdett address the graduating class during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
GCU Provost Dr. Randy Gibb applauds the graduating class during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates wave to friends and family members after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Dean of the College of Arts & Media, Dr. Craig Detweiler hands out diplomas to graduates during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates show off their diplomas during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates react under a shower of confetti streamers during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates celebrate and flash a Lopes Up sign as they exit the arena during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates are congratulated by family members following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate is lifted up in celebration following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate receives flowers from her nephew following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates pose for pictures with their loved ones following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
This graduate shows off his purple kilt following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A perfect fit for a future GCU graduate during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
A graduate celebrates with her nephew following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
Graduates pose for pictures with their loved ones following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.