Spring 2025 Commencement (traditional) Wednesday morning ceremony

By Ralph Freso

Students from the colleges of Engineering and Technology, Natural Sciences and Theology who completed program requirements celebrated at the 10 a.m. commencement on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Global Credit Union Arena. It was the first of five ceremonies for traditional students spanning three days.

  • A graduate poses for pictures before the start of the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena.
  • A graduate hugs a family member before entering the arena during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates flash a Lopes Up before the start of the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony
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  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the crowd during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate flashes a Lopes Up sign during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin leads the processional to the stage during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Critical Mass performs the national anthem during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • University president Brian Mueller addresses graduates during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates listen to guest speakers during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Student speaker Caleb Tsosie addresses his fellow graduates during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate gives a thumbs up as he receives his diploma from College of Engineering and Technology Dean Paul Lambertson.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate looks to family and friends in the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A family member records graduation on their cell phone during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate points to family and friends in the crowd after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate is congratulated by a fellow student after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends in the crowd after receiving her diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate is congratulated by a faculty member after receiving his diploma during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates celebrate after moving their tassels during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates congratulate each other during the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Thunder high-fives graduates on the Quad following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Family and friends hold up signs on the Quad looking for their grads following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate poses for a photo with family on the Quad following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • A graduate poses for a photo with family on the Quad following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Thunder sneaks up on an unsuspecting family member following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Friends show their uplifting support for their grad following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.
  • Graduates flash a Lopes Up following the Wednesday morning spring commencement ceremony.

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