APU Articles
Mental Health in College Students: Finding Support for Common Challenges
January 09, 2023
Mental health in college students is a growing area of attention for schools everywhere, especially during the past several years. In fact, one study in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that more than 60 percent of college students met the criteria for one or more mental health problems between 2020 and 2021.
5 Reasons to Consider Graduate School While Still an Undergrad
January 09, 2023
When you’re an undergraduate student, graduate school can seem far away. You’re likely focused on what’s close at hand: completing homework assignments, studying for your next exam, participating in school clubs and teams, and generally finding that ideal balance of study, work, and play.
Alumni Feature: Taylor Mabuni ’21 is More than a Carpenter
January 04, 2023
On a chilly December morning, Taylor Mabuni ’21 pulled up to a house surrounded by construction equipment and film crews. Mabuni leads a team of seasoned construction workers as they take on custom home builds. Many of these renovation projects are featured on HGTV shows like Celebrity IOU with the Property Brothers, Revealed, Help! I Wrecked My House, and First Home Fix. “Most of what we do is the actual building that happens behind the scenes. It’s fun to watch as the film industry collaborates with our construction,” he said. “I tell my friends and family that you might see me in the background on the shows, but the truly exciting part for me is not being on TV, it’s getting to see the end result of projects. It’s so rewarding to see how my skills are a part of giving someone a beautiful home.”
Strategies for When You Apply for Financial Aid the Next Time
January 03, 2023
When you first applied for financial aid at Azusa Pacific University or another college, the process might have felt complex. After all, you needed to gather financial information for yourself and your parents, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time, and review grants and scholarships you might qualify for—all on a tight timeline.
Finding a Job after College: 6 Resources for APU Graduates
December 29, 2022
Financial Aid for Grad School: How to Get Funding
December 27, 2022
If you’re returning to school at the graduate level, the journey back may also mean engaging once again with financial aid. If it’s been a few years, the process may seem complex and challenging, but know that ample resources are available at Azusa Pacific University to help —some specific to graduate students.
Career Paths for Psychology Majors to Consider
December 22, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for mental health support, translating into a high demand for counselors, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals across a range of industries. Psychology majors, therefore, graduate with ample opportunities to pursue and career paths to follow.
4 Essential Skills Earned with a Master's Degree
December 20, 2022
Stepping across the stage to receive your bachelor’s degree is an accomplishment to be incredibly proud of, but it also doesn’t need to be the end of your educational journey. In fact, it may be the next step in your education—getting a master’s degree—that gets you to the position you want.
Graduate School: Why a Master's Degree is Worth the Investment
December 17, 2022
Pursuing a master’s degree is a significant investment of time, energy, and money. However, the return can far exceed the investment, especially when you add in the perks that often come with jobs further up the career ladder. Here’s how.
Maximizing the Student Experience: On-Campus Employment
December 16, 2022
Azusa Pacific University provides students with the opportunity to learn academic skills in the classroom while gaining knowledge in work contexts. On-campus employment employment offers an encouraging, supportive environment for students to learn how to manage priorities, advocate for themselves, and expand their skill sets.
Learning from LEGO®: LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® North American Community Meeting
December 15, 2022
This November, LEGO® Serious Play® facilitators gathered from all over the world at Azusa Pacific University for the annual LEGO® Serious Play® North American Community Meeting. The meeting was led by Wendi Dykes McGehee, PhD, CF-LSP, chair of the Department of Leadership and Organizational Psychology, and Jillian Gilbert, DSL, CF-LSP, associate professor in the School of Business Management, as the participants learned from each other about how to better steward LEGO®.
Luke Irving: Skilled Photographer and Communicator
December 13, 2022
When you scroll through Luke Irving’s ’17 Instagram page (Luke_Over_Here), you will be astonished by sweeping landscapes, cozy cabins, and stunning images of flora and fauna in the greater Seattle area. As you immerse yourself in seeing the world through Irving’s eyes, you may wonder how this photographer became so skilled in capturing the natural world. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University as a Communication Studies major in 2017, Irving dove into the creative world of photography.
Flexible Learning Solutions for Graduate and Older Students
December 07, 2022
If you’re a graduate or older student returning to school, you probably need more flexible learning options. After all, you may be juggling a day job, family responsibilities, and dozens of other obligations along with your academic course load.
Bailey Wilson '18: If the Lord Leaves a Door Open, Run Through It
December 06, 2022
When Bailey Wilson ’18 opened her food truck, Bondi Bowls, she had no idea that it would become so popular and grow so rapidly. The idea for the business had come from her mother after noticing how bored Wilson was laying around her house in Oklahoma in the early days of the COVID pandemic. “She said, ‘Bailey, you need to get out of the house. You’ve been making these delicious acai bowls for Dad. He loves them. Your friends love them. You should share them with the community.’” Wilson found a used food truck on Facebook Marketplace, fixed it up and repainted it with her father, and launched Bondi Bowls on June 1, 2020. “I didn’t think many people would show up,” Wilson said. “But when my sister and I opened the window, there was a line of people so long it went through the entire parking lot. We literally hit the ground running.”
APU Libraries Display Special Collection Exhibit: Advent Voices
December 05, 2022
Azusa Pacific University’s Libraries will display a special collections exhibit entitled Advent Voices: Waiting Between Time for the Star of the East from Dec. 1-16, 2022 in the Darling Library Rotunda. Curated by librarian Luba V. Zakharov, MA, MTS, MLS, MFA, this exhibit includes a variety of illuminated manuscripts, books, leaves, and images dated from as far back as 1380 A.D.
