APU Articles

International Voices: Victoria Gautto ’24 Discovers Endless Possibilities While Following Her Dreams

December 11, 2023 | International, Music

When she was six-years-old, Victoria Gautto, ’24, was walking around Canoas, Brazil with her family as they heard an array of winds, chimes, and basses. Following the sounds, they found a local social project with a mission to help people from all walks of life have the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument. Music ran in Gautto’s family, as her father sang and played guitar in a band, and her younger sister participated in marching bands, so Gautto’s lifelong pursuit of music gradually began. Her journey to Azusa Pacific University to earn her Masters in Music in Clarinet Performance was one of perseverance, faith, and diligence toward her craft as a clarinet player.

Faculty Friday: Kat Ross’ Versatility as an Author and Receptiveness to the Doors God Opens

December 08, 2023

All throughout life, doors open and close. While some only stay open for a season, others last a lifetime. For Kathryn Ross ’15, MA ’18, she never imagined that English would be her major, her hobbies would become a career, and she would stand in front of a classroom of students eager to hear what she has to teach. By stepping through the doors God opened for her, Ross has discovered value in vulnerability, developed deep relationships with a heart for knowing others well, and pursued truth and goodness through everything she writes.

Faculty Friday: Kat Ross’ Versatility as an Author and Receptiveness to the Doors God Opens

Student Spotlight: Tyler Jones ’24 Strives to Be a Light

December 07, 2023 | Communication

Tyler Jones ’24 aims to be a light in the lives of others. A senior communication management major with a psychology minor, Jones felt called to Azusa Pacific University after learning about what the school stood for as a God First institution, which matched his values. He was thrilled to find out he had received a multi-ethnic leadership (MEL) scholarship on top of his academic award and financial aid. “The scholarships lined up perfectly,” Jones said. “They made it possible for me to come to APU and I’m grateful.”

International Voices: Cheyenne Woon ’23 Found Her Home Away From Home at APU

December 05, 2023 | International, Transfer

As a child, Cheyenne Woon, ’23, dreamed of living in America, exploring a big city, and discovering opportunities to expand her career and life. When she transferred to Azusa Pacific University in Fall 2021, her dream came true, but with that came a period of growth, marked by reidentifying what matters most to her, and learning to embrace the parts of her culture that she’ll always love.

Faculty Friday: Mark Cawman’s Leadership with Love

December 01, 2023 | Business

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Cultivating Transformation in the Sciences: Kevin and Louise Huang

November 20, 2023

When Kevin and Louise Huang first met at church as graduate students at UC Davis, little did they know their time in California and with each other was just beginning. After getting married, the Huangs lived in Connecticut while Kevin completed postdoctoral research at Yale University. When the time came for Kevin to search for a full-time faculty position, he and Louise asked the Lord to lead the way. “We laid out all the manilla envelopes with job applications and laid hands on them and just asked the Lord to bring us to a place where we can serve Him and where we can also learn and grow,” said Louise. “We really think that APU is truly one of our biggest answered prayers.”

Cultivating Transformation in the Sciences: Kevin and Louise Huang

Faculty Friday: Candice Williams’ Heart for Justice and Openness to Uncharted Roads

November 17, 2023 | Behavioral Sciences

Student Spotlight: J.J. Navarette Encourages Belonging

November 14, 2023 | Health Sciences, Transfer

Equipping Nurses to Make a Difference in the Middle East

November 13, 2023 | Nursing

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Experiencing Transformational Healing at APU

November 10, 2023 | Military Education, Theology

Micayla Brewster ’17: From Broadway to Digital Nomading and Back

November 07, 2023 | Business

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Stephen Vogt ’07 Named Manager of Cleveland Guardians

November 06, 2023

Today will go down as one of the most significant moments in the history of Azusa Pacific athletics. Stephen Vogt ’07 was named the new manager of the Cleveland Guardians—the first APU alumnus to become a head coach of a major league team. Vogt has big shoes to fill, replacing future Hall of Fame manager Terry Francona who led the Guardians for the past 11 seasons. Chris Antonetti, Cleveland’s president of baseball operations, is certain he’s the right man for the job.