Winter 2023 Commencement, 2 p.m. ceremony

By Ralph Freso

Colangelo College of Business and College of Theology honored students who completed their degree requirements at the 2 p.m. winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena.

  • Graduates help each other adjust their gowns during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates wave to family and friends in the audience during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Nova, a six-year old service dog, waits patiently to walk with her graduate during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates pose for a picture during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin leads the procession of faculty to the stage during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller welcomes guest and graduates during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Student speaker Gabriel Lugo addresses his fellow graduates during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate flashes Lopes Up as he gets his picture taken during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate poses for a picture with Colangelo College of Business Dean John Kaites during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Family and friends cheer on their graduates during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate shows off his diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate acknowledges family and friends after receiving his diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate fist-bumps a fellow classmate as he exits the stage during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate as confetti streamers fall at the end of Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates congratulate each other on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates are greeted by family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates pose for pictures with friends and family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate is covered head and shoulders with flowered leis following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate takes a selfie with family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate flashes Lopes Up as she poses for a picture on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate and her niece following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate stands on a chair as she tries to wave down family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate poses for a picture with friends and family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate has his picture taken with family members on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A young family member of a graduate is too exhausted to go on and finds a comfortable spot to lay down on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate has his picture taken on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates with friends and family on the Quad following Friday afternoon’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.

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