Hawai'i Pacific University will confer associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees to nearly 650 students, with nearly 550 participating, as the university celebrates its 69th commencement ceremony today beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell.

Additionally, HPU's Nursing Program will confer bachelor and master degrees to nearly 100 students.

HPU Dean of the College of Communication Dr. Steven Combs will deliver the commencement speech.