Spring 2024 Commencement (traditional): Friday evening ceremony

By Ralph Freso

Grand Canyon University students who completed their degree programs celebrated their accomplishment at Friday evening's Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena. Honored were graduates of the colleges of Education, Engineering and Technology, and Natural Sciences.

  • Graduates look for family and friends in the crowd during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin addresses the graduating class during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Student speaker Natalie Scudder addresses her fellow graduates during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Student speaker Natalie Scudder addresses her fellow graduates during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Excited graduates prepare to walk the stage during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates cheer on their classmates during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate shares a laugh as she receives her diploma from university Provost Dr. Randy Gibb during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd after receiving their diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate hugs a faculty member after receiving his diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate calls out to family and friends in the crowd after receiving his diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr/ Mark Wooden presents diplomas to graduates during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate reacts in disbelief after receiving her diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate points to their diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • The University seal during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving their diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Friday evening Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers during Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates celebrate as they exit the arena following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A group of graduates following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates take photos with family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates take photos with Thunder following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • A graduate gives a thumbs up to friends as he exits the Quad following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.
  • Graduates and friends give a Lopes Up following Friday evening’s Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 26, 2024.

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