Winter commencement, Thursday ceremony

By Ralph Freso

Students in the colleges of Arts and Media, Education, and Humanities and Social Sciences capped off their degree programs on Thursday during the first of three Grand Canyon University winter commencement ceremonies at Global Credit Union Arena.

  • Graduates get last minute touch-ups before Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates wave to friends and family in the crowd during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates connect one last time before Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • College of Arts and Media graduates are ready for commencement during Thursday afternoon’s ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates look to family and friends in the crowd during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Family members of graduates at Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony in Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates connect one last time before Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • College of Arts and Media graduates during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin leads the processional to the stage during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Faculty take photos on their cell phone during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • University president Brian Mueller addresses the graduates during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates watch a video of their time at GCU during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Student speaker Savannah Rosengreen displays her decorated mortarboard during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Student speaker Savannah Rosengreen addresses her fellow graduates during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A CAM graduate gives a thumbs up as she poses for a picture with College of Arts and Media Dean Dr. Craig Detweiler during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A CAM graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate displays her diploma to friends and family during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate celebrates after receiving her diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate waves to family and friends after receiving her diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate flashes a Lopes-Up after receiving his diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduates celebrates after receiving her diploma during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates congratulate each other during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Happy Lopes during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates celebrate as they are greeted by family and friends on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Family members search for their graduate in the crowd following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates take photos with Thunder following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates are greeted by friends and family on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate takes photos on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates take photos with family on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate performs a celebratory Samoan dance on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates are greeted by friends and family on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • A graduate flashes a Lopes-Up as he gets a lift from a friend during Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.
  • Graduates take photos with family and friends on the Quad following Thursday afternoon’s winter commencement ceremony at Global Credit Union Arena on Dec.11, 2025.

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