APU Articles
Community Engagement: APU Social Work Students Encourage Local Middle Schoolers Through Cougar Pals
December 05, 2024 | service
Middle school is a time of transition that can become tough for students struggling with their academics, social life, and home life. Azusa Pacific University has a long standing partnership with Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) through a variety of academic service learning projects that allow college students to connect with and encourage younger students.
Community Engagement: Community Meals
December 04, 2024 | service
Students at Azusa Pacific University are offered a variety of ways to involve themselves in the local community through the Office of Service and Discipleship (OSD) in order to spread the word of God through their actions. Community Meals is one of the many year round Local Engagement programs which the OSD has partnered with for more than five years.
Community Engagement: APU’s Commitment to Service Merits a Carnegie Classification
December 02, 2024 | service
In 2010, APU’s investment in community service and engagement was recognized with a Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for Community Engagement. APU is one of only 368 institutions to hold the classification in the United States, and is one of just eight universities in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) to hold the title.
Staff Saturday: Lori Lacy ’06, PsyD ’11 Creates a Legacy by Pouring Into Students’ Holistic Wellbeing
November 30, 2024
Lori Lacy ’06, PsyD ’11 came to APU for her undergraduate degree and learned that the inviting, Christ-centered community is exactly where she can make a difference in students’ lives as a psychologist. As the executive director of counseling and wellness, she ensures students have access to mental health care throughout their time at APU.
Faculty Feature: William Whitney, PhD, Guides Student to Create Pathways For Healing
November 29, 2024 | Behavioral Sciences
William Whitney, PhD, didn’t initially envision a career in psychology, but when he realized that his interests in theology tied well with learning about human behavior, he felt God calling him toward a different pursuit. As a psychology professor at APU, Whitney guides students to lovingly and ethically care for others the way Jesus did.
Student Spotlight: A Heart to Serve: Abigail Tam ’26 Excels in Nursing and Honors Humanities
November 26, 2024 | Honors College, Nursing
Abigail Tam is a junior nursing and honors humanities major with a heart for serving the Lord and embracing diversity. Her experience spending her teenage years in Lebanon doing missionary work with her family instilled a desire to minister to others through her love for nursing. Being in honors allows Tam to engage in rich discussions and learn more about human nature.
APU Receives $900,000 Research Grant to Help K-12 Decision Makers
November 25, 2024 | Humanities and Sciences
Azusa Pacific University received a $900,000 grant in partnership with Northwestern University and the University of Chicago from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) with Kaitlyn G. Fitzgerald, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, and Statistics, as a co-principal investigator.
Staff Saturday: Bree Dobos ’22, MDiv ’24 Pursues Ministry as a Residence Director
November 23, 2024
Bree Dobos ’22, MDiv ’24, has always been passionate about pursuing ministry. As a residence director, she pours her heart into mentoring students and providing them with the best campus life experience possible.
Faculty Feature: Jenna Reyes, EdD, Sets Students Up for Success by Teaching With Compassion
November 22, 2024 | Nursing
Jenna Reyes, EdD, RN, PHN, CHSE, chair of the MSN in Nursing Education, sets nursing students up for success by providing them with opportunities for hands-on experience and positively encouraging them to persevere through such a rigorous curriculum. She frequently reminds them to place their calling in God’s hands and He will guide them.
Student Spotlight: Kali Jo Anema ’24 Shares Openness and Enthusiasm for Personal Growth
November 19, 2024 | Behavioral Sciences, Honors College
Kali Jo Anema ’24 is soon to graduate with a degree in psychology and a minor in honors humanities. She is passionate about learning, helping others, and hearing people’s stories. Her experience in psychology and honors have deepened her interest in broadening her faith and understanding of humanity.
Staff Saturday: Everette Brooks Establishes Lasting Bonds with Veteran Students
November 16, 2024
Everette Brooks served in the U.S. Army for 12 years as a veterinary specialist. At APU, he serves as the executive director of Military and Veteran Services, setting an example of what it means to implement teamwork, diligence, and faith in one’s vocation.
Faculty Feature: Kirsten Lundin Humer, MFA, Combines Her Love for Voice Coaching, Stories, and Connection in APU Theater Arts
November 15, 2024 | Arts
Kirsten Lundin Humer, MFA, has taught students in APU’s theater arts program for more than a decade. She is dedicated to using her expertise in the world of vocal coaching to guide students to incorporate their unique voices so they can perform to the best of their abilities.
Community Engagement: CHAMP Continues to Inspire the Next Generation of College Students
November 14, 2024 | Education, service
Hundreds of local youth have been inspired by APU students through the College Headed And Mighty Proud (CHAMP) program.
Staff Saturday: Karen Rouggly ’05, DMin Shares the Light of Christ in All She Does
November 09, 2024
Karen (Denning) Rouggly ’05, DMin shines God’s light in all she does. As a campus pastor and director of the Office of Service and Discipleship, she truly loves engaging with students through mentorship, worship, and serving together.
Faculty Feature: Charity Vasquez, PhD, Equips Child Life Students to Provide Hope in the Midst of Hardship
November 08, 2024 | Behavioral Sciences
It’s fitting that Charity Vazquez’s, PhD, CCLS, name means love, because through her dedication to the field of child life, she walks alongside children facing healthcare challenges in order to provide them comfort and hope in a time of distress. As the chair of the department of child life at APU, Vasquez guides students to spread Christ’s love in all they do.
