Spring 2024 Commencement (online/cohort): Friday afternoon

By Ralph Freso

Photos by Ralph Freso

Students from the College of Education (master's) were honored for the completion of their degree programs during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.

  • A graduate signals to family and friends in the crowd during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate takes a selfie during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • An Education major’s mortarboard art during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate takes a photo of a fellow student during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate sits with her dog during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates give Lopes-Up during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Student speaker Keisha Ritchie addresses her fellow graduates during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Student speaker Keisha Ritchie gives praise for the path that lead her to GCU during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb presents diplomas to graduates during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Family members take photos of their graduates during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb shares a laugh with a graduate as she walks across the stage during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate blows a kiss to family and friends in the crowd after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to family and friends in the crowd during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates display their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates display their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate as they exit the ceremony during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Event staff cheer on graduates as they exit the arena during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Excited graduates exit the ceremony during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates take selfies as they exit the ceremony during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates are greeted by family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Graduates take photos with family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate gives a double Lopes Up as she celebrates following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate kisses her daughter following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • Family and friends take photos of their graduates following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate and her family do silly-face photos following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates in front of the Quad video board following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.
  • A graduate gets a lift from family and friends following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement for online and cohort students at Global Credit Union Arena on May 3, 2024.

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