Hundreds graduate from Fresno Pacific University

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Hundreds of college students have one more thing to celebrate this holiday season -- a degree from Fresno Pacific University.

Their winter graduation took place Saturday morning for the 480 students who were eligible to graduate this semester.

Friends and family gathered in the Selland Arena to support their graduating family members.

Many students say the university gave them a second chance at gaining a higher education after years of being away from school.