The sun shone brightly in a blue sky, matching the atmosphere as Adams State University once again celebrated the accomplishments of students as they crossed the platform on May 14, 2022. Below are highlights, to view more images, visit the Adams State Facebook page or view the ceremonies on the Adams State YouTube channel.

Preparing backstage in the Plachy Hall Field House.

Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Photo by Amy Kucera
Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Photo by Amy Kucera

Shouts of excitement as students enter.

Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergrad Commencement Ceremony
Photo by Linda Relyea

The undergraduate ceremony awarded 120 associate degrees and 192 bachelor’s degrees.

 

Mary Benavidez Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Mary Benavidez delivered the Message from the Class of 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. Her husband, Michael, and their son, Oliver, also received their degrees during the ceremony.
Angie Paccione
The Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education and member of the Governor’s Cabinet Angie Paccione, Ph.D., delivered the Spring 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Address.

Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Photo by Amy Kucera

 

Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Music graduates Marshal Hollingsworth, Carlos Gonzalez, and Rian Carrillo sang the Alma Mater.

Hugs and celebrations were plentiful at the reception.

Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Adams State University 2022 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Photo by Amy Kucera
Photo by Amy Kucera

2022 Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Ian Fryday
Ian Fryday, who received his MBA, was the graduate ceremony commencement speaker.

The Graduate Commencement Ceremony awarded 382 Master of Arts; 38 Master of Science; 27 Master of Business Administration; and 6 Doctorate degrees.

Adams State University 2022 Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Adams State University 2022 Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Adams State University 2022 Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Adams State University 2022 Spring Graduate Commencement Ceremony