The Friday afternoon ceremony at Winter Commencement was for graduates of the College of Arts and Media, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Theology. Story
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The Grand Canyon University medallion on the tassel of a graduate during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Family members take a selfie with their graduate prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate receives a flowered lei from a family member prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate waves to friends and family members in the crowd prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate receives a hug prior to the start of the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

The mortarboard message of a student during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

The flowered mortarboard of a student during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Dean of Students Dr. Tim Griffin leads the processional followed by President Brian Mueller and University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate salutes during the presentation of the National Anthem during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

GCU President Brian Mueller addresses the graduating class during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Student speaker Abbigale Burdett address the graduating class during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

GCU Provost Dr. Randy Gibb applauds the graduating class during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates wave to friends and family members after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Dean of the College of Arts & Media, Dr. Craig Detweiler hands out diplomas to graduates during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diploma during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates show off their diplomas during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates react under a shower of confetti streamers during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates celebrate and flash a Lopes Up sign as they exit the arena during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates are congratulated by family members following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate is lifted up in celebration following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate receives flowers from her nephew following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates pose for pictures with their loved ones following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

This graduate shows off his purple kilt following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A perfect fit for a future GCU graduate during the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

A graduate celebrates with her nephew following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022. -

Graduates pose for pictures with their loved ones following the afternoon Winter Commencement on Dec. 16, 2022.
