2024 Winter Commencement-afternoon

By Mike Kilen

Photos by Ralph Freso

Grand Canyon University's Winter Commencement celebrated graduates on Friday afternoon at Global Credit Union Arena.

  • A nursing graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates take selfies during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Family members try to get the attention of their graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A nursing graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • The decorated mortarboard of a nursing graduate during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates applaud the procession of faculty during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Critical Mass perform the National Anthem during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb addresses the graduating class during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • College of Nursing graduates are recognized during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Student speaker Gabrielle Viovicente addresses her fellow graduates during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Student speaker Gabrielle Viovicente addresses her fellow graduates during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Nursing graduates recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • ASGCU student body president Ashley Cote addresses her fellow students before leading them in prayer during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Students pose for photos with College of Arts and Media Dean Craig Detweiler during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the audience after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Students pose for photos with College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Sherman Elliott during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate displays his diploma during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate under a cascade of confetti streamers during Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates are greeted with hugs by family and friends on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate stands on a chair looking for family and friends on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate with her diploma and a bouquet of flowers and cash following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates take pictures with family on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates with her niece following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Graduates are greeted with hugs by family and friends on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate gives "Lopes up" following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate in traditional ceremonial Hawaiian dress following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • A graduate and boyfriend following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.
  • Happy graduates sit in the large, oversize lounge chair on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec. 13, 2024.

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August 2026

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