Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences who completed program requirements celebrated at the 4 p.m., April 23, 2025, commencement in Global Credit Union Arena. It was the second of five ceremonies for traditional students spanning three days.
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Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena. -

Graduates celebrate during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate waves to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate decorates her mortarboard during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate takes a selfie during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate waves to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

Student speaker Bridget Boltz addresses her fellow graduates during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Sherman Elliott introduces the graduating Lopes Academy participants during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

Lopes Academy participants prepare to walk across the stage during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

Lopes Academy participants receive their certificate during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A Lopes Academy participant enjoys his moment on stage during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate displays his diploma to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate points to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate displays her diplomas to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony.
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A graduate celebrates after receiving her diplomas during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate carries a Peruvian tapestry during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate leaves the stage with her service dog during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

Graduates congratulate each other on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate celebrates with family and friends on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate holds a picture cutout of herself following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

Graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate takes a photo with family on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A graduate celebrates by doing a traditional island dance with friends on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A family member reacts to getting photo-bombed following the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony. -

A young family member directs a graduate where to look during the Wednesday afternoon spring commencement ceremony.
