As evening descended on the stadium, NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., conferred degrees on the 335 graduates, who then proceeded to the elevated stage to receive their diplomas as guests and senior faculty looked on. A massive video board, consisting of 144 connected panels, provided the backdrop.


Following extended applause from guests honoring the graduates, President Fant noted, “This has truly been a service of worship.” NGU professor Victor Prieto, the father of a graduating student, delivered the benediction as the mid- spring sunset painted brilliant orange clouds on the low horizon. The backdrop set the scene for scores of celebration photographs, providing a picturesque conclusion to an academic year that began in August under the storm clouds of a global pandemic.


Top: Positioned directly in front of Hendricks Athletic Center, and below a 144-panel video wall, the Commencement platform allowed NGU to utilize both sides of the stadium for guest and faculty seating, while graduates filled the south side of the football field.


Left: Health Science graduates Quinisha Tanner and Damien Simpson prepared to receive their diplomas during the evening ceremonies.


Right: Dr. Becky Thompson, second from left, celebrated with graduates, from left, Faith Yeargin, psychology; Kimberly Rhyne, English; and Josie Weber, English.


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