Spring commencement (traditional), Thursday afternoon ceremony

By Ralph Freso

Students in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions were honored at the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony in Global Credit Union Arena. Livestream

  • Family members find a spot on the Quad to set up camp to view Thursday afternoon’s commencement ceremony on the large video screen. April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate waves to friends and family in the crowd during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony for students in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates help each other make last-minute adjustments to their caps and gowns during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony for students in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Dr. Paul Danuser, who teaches in the College of Education, gives a Lopes Up to the graduates as he announces the ceremony is about to begin during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A nursing graduate dons her decorated mortarboard during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony for students in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate waves to friends and family in the crowd during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Student speaker Ella Murphy addresses her fellow graduates during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Nursing graduates recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Nursing graduates receive a ribbon during their pinning at the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate holds on to her cap as she waves to family and friends in the crowd during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate displays his diploma as he walks across the stage during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A nursing graduate hugs a faculty member after being pinned during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Nursing graduates cheer on their fellow classmates during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Family members cheer on their graduate during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate points to family and friends in the crowd during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate displays her diploma during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates celebrate as confetti streamers rain down during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates pose for pictures with Thunder during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates are greeted on the Quad by family following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates take selfies with Thunder following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • There were plenty of photos being taken of graduates with family members following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate displays her diploma during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Family and friends congratulate graduates following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A family member holds up a portable music speaker for his graduate following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate dances with family members following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • A graduate takes a selfie with family members following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates have their photos taken together during the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.
  • Graduates congratulate each other following the Thursday afternoon commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on April 23, 2026.

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GCU Magazine

August 2026

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