Spring 2025 Commencement (traditional), Thursday afternoon

By Ralph Freso

Students from the Colangelo College of Business celebrated the completion of their degree programs at the Thursday afternoon GCU 2025 Spring Commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.

  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates gather together for a photo during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • The processional makes its way to the stage through the sea of graduates during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin addresses graduates and guests during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • A graduate’s decorated mortarboard cap during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Student speaker Molly Sentell addresses her fellow graduates during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • A graduate takes pictures on her cellphone during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb recognizes and applauds the college’s faculty during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates display their diplomas to family and friends in the crowd during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates flash a Lopes Up with their diplomas during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates stop to take a selfie after receiving their diplomas during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduate Jackson Godwin embraces Colangelo College of Business Dean John Kaites during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • A graduate is congratulated by a fellow student during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • GCU men’s basketball player Duke Brennan is presented his diploma by Colangelo College of Business Dean John Kaites during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • GCU men’s basketball player Duke Brennan points to his WAC championship ring after receiving his diploma during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduate Andrew Bussmann during the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates congratulate each other on the Quad following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates try to get the attention of family and friends on the Quad following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates take photos with family on the Quad following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates use their cellphones to locate family and friends on the Quad following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Family members layer on traditional Hawaiian leis with candy and snacks on a graduate following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • A graduate talks with family members on his phone following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.
  • Graduates are greeted by friends on the Quad following the Thursday afternoon spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 24, 2025.

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