Fall 2023 Commencement, Friday morning

By Ralph Freso

Students from the College of Nursing and College of Education gathered at GCU Arena for Fall Commencement Friday morning. The event, for online and cohort students, was one of six ceremonies spanning three days.

  • A graduate takes a selfie during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate’s mortar board cap art during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates with their flowered caps during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • An attendee tries to calm an infant during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Critical Mass performs the national anthem during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller addresses the graduating class during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Student speaker Rebecca Wayne addresses her fellow classmates during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Student speaker Rebecca Wayne addresses her fellow classmates during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates with her diploma during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays his diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Three year-old Sawyer enjoys some Skittles as she watches mom wait to receive her diploma during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate points to family and friends after receiving his diploma during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates as she makes her way to the stage during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A family member has double duty taking photos on multiple cell phones during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays his diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • College of Education Dean Dr. Meredith Critchfield hands out diplomas to graduates during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays his diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family and friends during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate as confetti streamers fall overhead during the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates meet up with family and friends on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate gets an uplifting hug on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates take a selfie on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate and her flowers on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates pose for pictures on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate kisses her son following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates pose for pictures by family members on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • Graduates pose for pictures with the new GCU logo following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.
  • A graduate poses for a picture at a photo station on the Quad following the Friday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 20, 2023.

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