Spring commencement (traditional), Wednesday afternoon ceremony

By Ralph Freso

Students from the Colangelo College of Business donned their caps and gowns for the GCU 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Global Credit Union Arena. Livestream

  • A graduate’s decorated mortarboard during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates are excited for their big day during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate talks on the phone with family during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • It’s all hands on deck to make some final adjustments for this graduate during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends in the upper level of the arena during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • University President Brian Mueller (left) and University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb walk to the stage in the processional during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Student speaker Bradley Robertson addresses his fellow graduates during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Havocs President Evan McKee is presented his diploma by Colangelo College of Business Dean John Kaites during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Former student body vice president David Pritchard pumps his fist in celebration after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate stands to display her diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate is congratulated by a classmate during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduate Jack Edlin celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate is congratulated by classmates during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate walks from the stage after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates flash a Lopes Up as they exit the arena during the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Proud parents greeted their graduates on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates were greeted by friends and family on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A family member uses a cardboard cut out to help locate their graduate on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate gets a group hug from friends on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate shows off her diploma following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates celebrate with family on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates get their photo taken with Thunder following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduate and former Havocs President Evan McKee gives a Lopes Up following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate gets a high-five from a young family member following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates take selfies with family members on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the flowers after the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • And sometimes you're covered in flowers following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates take photos with family members on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • You're never too old to have a photo taken with Thunder, who visits with attendees at Wednesday afternoon's commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • Graduates take photos with friends and family members on the Quad following the Wednesday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.

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