APU Articles
Faculty Friday: Nori Henk ’00, PhD, Pursues Academic Excellence and Spiritual Growth
February 07, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences
For Nori Henk, ’00, PhD, sociology professor, ethnic studies program director, and chair of the Departments of Political Science, History, and Sociology, Modern Languages, and TESOL, and the former faculty moderator, Azusa Pacific University opened up pathways that she had not thought possible.
APU Student Government Association Serves Christ Through Accessibility and Advocacy for Students
February 04, 2025
Azusa Pacific University's Student Government Association (SGA) was founded in 1945 and has since served as a key resource of cohesion, communication, and representation between APU students and administration. SGA believes that all student voices deserve to be heard and acts as advocates for the student body’s questions and concerns.
Staff Saturday: Heather Snyder ’99, MA ’09, Enhances Students’ Experiences as Director of Auxiliary Services
February 01, 2025
Heather Snyder '99, MA '09, entered APU with a heart for studying psychology in order to make a difference in people's lives. As director of Auxiliary Services, she gets to do just that through meaningful conversations and experiences with students.
Faculty Feature: Ismael Lopez Medel, PhD, Teaches Students to Embrace Uncertainty by Placing Their Faith in Christ
January 31, 2025 | Communication
Ismael Lopez Medel, PhD, has taught at APU for more than a decade. He built the university’s public relations program (now digital and strategic marketing), and serves the community by mentoring students to walk with the Lord as they discover their vocation.
Alumni Feature: Jason Wong PsyD ’19 Cares for Others Through Clinical Psychology
January 29, 2025 | Alumni, Behavioral Sciences
Some people are called to directly help others, and Jason Wong PsyD ’19 knew that he wanted to help as many people as possible. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University with a doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD), he found a passion for connecting with and helping college students through mental health challenges.
Alumni Feature: Ruben Niebla’ 96 Finds Success in His Calling as Padres’ Pitching Coach
January 27, 2025
While his ultimate dream was to play baseball in the MLB, Ruben Niebla '96 is living his new dream as the San Diego Padres pitching coach. He is dedicated to helping pitchers achieve their full potential and ensuring players are in tune with their body. Niebla credits Azusa Pacific University’s baseball program with helping him advance in his career into the MLB as both a player and as a coach.
Staff Saturday: Coba Canales ’06, EdD, Plants Seeds to Cultivate Student Growth
January 25, 2025
Coba Canales '06, EdD, entered APU as an undergraduate eager to pursue ministry, strengthen his athletic skills, and form lifelong bonds within a rich community. Having given back to the university in pastoral roles, Canales is grateful to serve students alongside their spiritual journey. He now serves as dean of students.
Faculty Friday: Regina Chow Trammel, PhD, LCSW, Facilitates Deep Conversations with Social Work Graduate Students
January 24, 2025
Regina Trammel, PhD, LCSW, professor in the Master of Social Work program, inspires her students to contemplate how God is at work in their own lives through deep, meaningful conversations about diversity, community, faith, and human experience.
Alumni Feature: Jamil Frazier ’04 Inspires Others to Reach New Heights
January 23, 2025 | Alumni
Jamil Frazier ’04 is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, certified health coach, CEO of Think Life is Different, husband, father, and Christian. His story is one of resilience as he has navigated his journey with courage and faith for a hopeful future.
Academic Feature: APU Alumni Collaborate on Award Winning Film “Green and Gold”
January 21, 2025
Brothers Anders ’08 and Davin ’14 Lindwall collaborated with mutliple APU alumni to create Green and Gold, an award winning film in partnership with the Green Bay Packers, staring major talent such as Craig T. Nelson, Brandon Sklenar, and the late M. Emmet Walsh. The film will be released in theaters nationwide on January 31, 2025.
Community Engagement: APU Students Volunteer at Elevation Worship’s Concert
January 21, 2025 | service
Paige Colligan ’25 Presents Research at the American Society of Microbiology’s Southern California Branch Regional Meeting
January 20, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences
6 APU Students Present Work at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students
January 19, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences
Staff Saturday: Monica Rea Answers God’s Call for Her Life as Communications and Operations Coordinator
January 18, 2025
Whenever someone calls APU, they will most likely hear Monica Rea’s warm voice. As the Communications and Operations Coordinator, Rea embraces her love for Christ and others by bringing her spirit of joy to the people she engages with.
