Gallery: Triumphant Fraser Coast USC graduates take the stage

It was a proud day for Fraser Coast graduates of the University of the Sunshine Coast on Thursday as they celebrated their official graduation in Hervey Bay. See the photos, video:

It was a proud day for 20 Fraser Coast graduates of the University of the Sunshine Coast on Thursday as they took part in their official graduation ceremony in Hervey Bay.

The mid-spring weather was warm when the ceremony officially got underway at 3pm with an academic procession, with students dressed in academic gowns and trenchers, and proud family and friends watching on.

Business student Karyn McDonough with parents Geoff and Judy at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Jemma Parker and her family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Professor Michael Witmore and Professor Vishnu Dharma at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Nursing academic Andrea Thawley at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

The Bryant family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Aunty Karen Hall conducts the Welcome to Country ceremony at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Bachelor of Education student Jemma Parker at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Nursing student Angela Slade at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Kacie Kraut spoke on behalf of the graduating class at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Brooke Wood and her family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Social work student Pamela Porter at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Aston England at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Nursing science student Kayte (last name not supplied) at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023

The Dunn family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

The Vandersee family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Nursing science student Kayte with husband Andrew (last name not supplied) at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Professor Michael Wilmore at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Social work students Megan Sudlow (left) and Pamela Porter (right) at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Aston England with girlfriend Kody at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Bachelor of Education student Kacie Kraut at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Adina Jones and her family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Bachelor of Education student Kasey Bryant at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Kacie Kraut and her family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

The University of the Sunshine Coast midyear Fraser Coast campus graduation class at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Angela Slade and her family at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Bachelor of Education student Kacie Kraut at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Commerce student Joshua Vandersee at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Vice-Chancellor Helen Bartlett speaks at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Nursing students Jackson Dunn (left) and Adina Jones (right) at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Honorary Doctorate recipient Aunty Joyce Bonner at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Bachelor of Education student Kasey Bryant at the University of the Sunshine Coast graduation ceremony at the Beach House Hotel on October 12, 2023.

Originally published as Gallery: Triumphant Fraser Coast USC graduates take the stage