University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. Photos by Christian Murdock, The Gazette
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)UCCS media services’ Jeff Dempsey shoots video with graduates before the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Andy Hilton, who was born with cerebral palsy, makes his way back to his seat after receiving his diploma during the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. Hilton struggled for 15 years and over came many hardships, including the death of his father two years ago, to graduate from college. âIt was a long road with many struggles, but he never gave up,â said his mother Deborah Hilton after the ceremony. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Deborah Hilton hugs her son Andy Hilton after he received his diploma, during the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena. Andy, who was born with cerebral palsy, struggled for 15 years and over came many hardships, including the death of his father two years ago, to graduate from college. âIt was a long road with many struggles, but he never gave up,â said his mother Deborah Hilton after the ceremony. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Undocumented graduate Nayda Benitez gives her keynote address at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. Benitez moved to the United States from Mexico with her family in elementary school. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Undocumented graduate Nayda Benitez receives a standing ovation after giving her keynote address at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. Benitez moved to the United States from Mexico with her family in elementary school. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Makenna Smith celebrates after receiving her diploma during the University of Colorado at Colorado Springsâ 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Cassidy DeJong waves to the crowd after receiving her diploma during the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Hannah Ducharme sports a mohawk with her cap during the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)University of Colorado at Colorado Springs held its 44th spring commencement Friday, May 11, 2018, at The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. A record-setting 1,100 students participated in the two ceremonies. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)
