Winter 2023 Commencement, 7 p.m. ceremony

By Ralph Freso

The colleges of Education, Nursing and Health Care Professionals and Arts and Media honored students who completed their degree requirements at the 7 p.m. winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena.

  • Graduates look for family and friends in the crowd during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates help each other with their cap and gowns during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Happy graduates look for family members in the audience during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller follows the procession lead by Dr. Tim Griffin to the stage during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A faculty member dances in the procession as students call out her name during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A faculty member in the procession wears a fake beard during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A faculty member in the procession wears 2023 glasses during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin welcomes family, guest and graduates during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates cheer as their colleges are acknowledged during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Student speaker Matthew Powell addresses his fellow graduates during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • From left, College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals Dean Dr. Lisa Smith, University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb and GCU President Brian Mueller listen to a guest speaker during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Nursing graduates recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb acknowledges the different colleges during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate looks to family and friends in the audience after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate shows off his diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates with a Lopes Up after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals Dean Dr. Lisa Smith hands out diplomas during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate with her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate displays his diploma to family and friends during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • A graduate celebrates as she looks for family and friends after receiving her diploma during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates celebrate their accomplishment as confetti streamers fall from overhead during Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Happy graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates have their pictures taken with family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Happy graduates are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Graduates pose for pictures with family and friends on the Quad following Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.
  • Happy graduates on the Quad following Friday evening’s Winter Commencement ceremony at GCU Arena on Dec. 15, 2023.

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