Fall 2023 Commencement: Wednesday morning

By Ralph Freso

GCU honored students for the completion of their degree requirements during Fall Commencement ceremonies at GCU Arena. Wednesday morning's Commencement included graduates from the College of Doctoral Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (bachelor's candidates), and College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

  • A graduate’s decorated mortar board during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb addresses the graduating class during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Dr. Michael Berger addresses the graduating class during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Student speaker Kevin Rivers addresses his fellow classmates during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate gets hooded during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Online communications major Jessica Ogeer receives her diploma from University Vice Provost Dr. Jennifer Lech during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A family member calls out support to her graduate during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Graduate Paula Fletcher with her diploma during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate looks to family members after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Confetti streamers fly overhead as graduates celebrate during the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate with family members following the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate with family members following the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate takes a selfie as she gets a congratulatory kiss from her husband following the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate with family members following the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates with diploma in hand following the Wednesday morning Fall Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Oct. 18, 2023.

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