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Gallery: Historic outdoor commencement celebrates class of 2020

August 9, 2020 by Riley Fisher

For the first time since 1967, three outdoor commencement ceremonies honored graduates on Friday and undergraduates on Saturday. To comply with state health guidelines, graduates were socially distanced across the field while friends and family celebrated their accomplishments in the stands of Wildcat Stadium.

A virtual choir leads the audience in “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” (Photo by Riley Fisher)
New undergraduates sing “Oh, Dear Christian College” at the conclusion of the ceremony. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Jessica Smith, assistant provost for curriculum and assessment, honors Dr. Richard Beck, professor of psychology and chair of the department, as the 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Olive Tuyishimire stands to receive the Dean Adams Achievement Award. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Jacob Swan smiles as he receives his diploma from April Anthony, chair of the Board of Trustees. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Mitchell Bradford celebrates his accomplishment after receiving his diploma. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Craig Fisher, associate vice president for advancement and alumni relations, passes Purple Line Society pins to graduates after they cross the stage. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
An escort videos his student receiving his diploma. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Liz Wong receives her hood during the graduation ceremony. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

An escort hoods her graduate. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Ken Cukrowski, dean of the College of Biblical Studies, prays to close the graduation ceremony. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
The faculty and staff stand for recognition during the undergraduate graduation ceremony. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

2019-20 Student Body President Lauren Wasson passes on the senior Bible to the 2020-21 student body president, Daniel Sherman. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Marcia Straughn, dean of the School of Nursing, presents the graduates from her school to Provost Dr. Robert Rhodes. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Graduates and escorts wave to friends and family sitting in Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A Honors graduate watches her classmates walk into Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A graduate raises her diploma triumphantly. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Parents and friends take photos of their graduates crossing the stage. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

An excited graduate smiles at her family. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
April Anthony, chair of the Board of Trustees, waits for graduates to cross the stage. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Brad Crisp, dean of the College of Business Administration, blesses the graduate students as they close their time at ACU. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Rows of graduate students await their turn to receive their diplomas. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Débora Viana stands as the international graduate students are recognized by the audience. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Friends and family cheer as their graduates walk across the stage. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

University president Dr. Phil Schubert presents the Outlive Your Life Award to Jeanette Lipford. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Dr. Greg Straughn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, leads the audience in a call to worship. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A group of graduate students waves as they excitedly find their seats. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Provost Dr. Robert Rhodes welcomes the graduates and their families to Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

About Riley Fisher

-Senior theatre design major
-Chief Photographer and Social Media Director
-Passionate about storytelling and expression

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Historic outdoor commencement celebrates class of 2020

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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