Spring Commencement 2023, Friday afternoon (May 5)

By Ralph Freso

Online master's degree students from the College of Education walked the Commencement stage at GCU Arena Friday afternoon. Replay

  • A graduate’s tassel medallion during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates take selfies outside GCU Arena during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends before the start of Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • The crowd takes part in doing the wave during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates join in as the crowd starts the wave during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates join in as the crowd starts the wave during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Dean of Students and University Pastor Dr. Tim Griffin addresses the graduating class during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Student speaker Julianne Bridwell addresses the graduating class during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Student speaker Julianne Bridwell addresses the graduating class during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Family members hold up signs for their graduate during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates display their diploma to family and friends during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Vice Provost Dr. Jennifer Lech hands out diplomas during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Vice Provost Dr. Jennifer Lech (right) poses for a photo with a graduate during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • A graduate’s mortarboard art during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • A graduate displays his diploma to family and friends during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate under a shower of confetti streamers during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • A graduate gives a Lopes Up sign as he exits GCU Arena during Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement on May 5, 2023.
  • A graduate gives a thumbs-up as she exits GCU Arena following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates are greeted and congratulated by family and friends on The Quad Lawn following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates are greeted and congratulated by family and friends on The Quad Lawn following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate with family on The Quad Lawn following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates are greeted and congratulated by family on The Quad Lawn following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Graduates with family on The Quad Lawn following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • Thunder points to a graduate following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.
  • A banner congratulating all graduates following Friday afternoon’s Spring Commencement at GCU Arena on May 5, 2023.

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