Fall 2023 Commencement, Thursday morning

By Ralph Freso

College of Arts and Media and College of Theology students, along with College of Nursing and Health Care Professions bachelor's degree candidates, were conferred their degrees Thursday morning at GCU Arena. Fall Commencement for online and cohort students spans three days, from Oct.18-20.

  • The Grand Canyon University seal on the tassel of a graduate during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate acknowledges family members in the crowd during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Dr. Tim Griffin leads the processional to the stage during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate waves to friends and family during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Dr. Tim Griffin addresses the graduating class during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A College of Theology graduate during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Student speaker Josue Olivas addresses his fellow classmates during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals Dr. Lisa Smith gives out diplomas during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate displays his diploma as he exits the stage during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Family members take photos of their graduate during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate waves to family during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Confetti streamers fly overhead as graduates celebrate during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate records the moment on her cell phone during the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Graduates congratulate each other on the Quad following the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate gets a kiss from her father following the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate tosses her cap for a family video following the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate poses for a photo with her dog following the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • A graduate takes selfies with family members following the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.
  • Graduates hold a flag of Kenya as they pose for a photo following the Thursday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 19, 2023.

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