APU Articles
Campus Sustainability: How to Be Green in College
July 22, 2022
Campus sustainability is an opportunity for college students to practice being better stewards of the earth God created. According to a recent study, 97 percent of upcoming college students are deeply committed to caring for their world and want to support campus sustainability efforts as much as possible.
First-Generation College Student: 4 Ways Parents Can Support Their Journey
July 20, 2022
As a parent, you can take steps to give your child the tools they’ll need to thrive as a first-generation college student. Here are four ways to help them on their education journey.
Managing Finances in College: Learning Essential Skills
July 18, 2022
The Benefits of Same-Day Admissions Events
July 15, 2022
Same-day admissions events eliminate many of the stressors that may arise during the college application and decision-making process. These virtual events can help shape your future in just a couple of hours, and they’re a great way to gather information about your program of interest.
APU’s University Counseling Center Offers Summer Workshops for Students and Families
July 14, 2022
This summer, Azusa Pacific University’s University Counseling Center (UCC) will host workshops for current and incoming students, parents, and families to prepare for a successful academic year when fall classes begin. The workshops themed, “Building Resiliency,” offer effective tools for thriving on campus when faced with adversity.
Criminal Justice Major: Integrating Christian Faith into Your Studies
July 12, 2022
Azusa Pacific University gives you a unique opportunity to integrate your faith into the criminal justice field.
Upholding a Legacy of Service: APU’s Summer 2022 Missions
June 30, 2022
The Center for Student Action at Azusa Pacific University is committed to mobilizing and educating students toward transformational and Christ-centered service—locally, nationally, and internationally. During the summer of 2022, CSA sent approximately 90 students to 12 countries across the globe—exemplifying APU’s dedication to service and outreach.
Assessing the Positive Impact of Christian Colleges
June 29, 2022
Each year, many students across the U.S. make the decision to pursue their degrees at Christian universities. Many factors play a role in this decision, including recognizing the lasting value and impact of a Christian higher education experience.
A TESOL Master’s Degree Offers More Than Certification
June 27, 2022
Learn about Financial Aid: How the FAFSA Can Help You Pay for School
June 23, 2022
You’ve probably heard of the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. But you may not fully understand how completing your FAFSA can help you and your family pay for your education. Many students—85 percent, according to a —think the FAFSA only determines which loans student and parent loans qualify for, yet loans are only part of the FAFSA determination.
Changing Hearts and Minds with Police Therapy Dogs
June 20, 2022
When most people think of dogs in law enforcement, they picture big German Shepards who use their menacing presence to detain suspects and their advanced sense of smell to sniff for drugs and explosives. The Los Gatos Police Department recently added two pups to their unit, but instead of intimidating canines who use their noses to aid the police, they chose two adorable Goldendoodles—JJ and Gary—who use their hearts to help. These dogs joined the department thanks to dispatcher LeAnn Linenko, ‘22, MPA, who wrote her capstone paper while a graduate student at Azusa Pacific University on the ways therapy dogs can support law enforcement officers’ mental health.
Better Together: APU’s College of the Arts Hosts Industry Showcase at Warner Bros.
June 15, 2022
Azusa Pacific University’s College of the Arts (COTA) culminated their academic year by hosting a landmark event at the legendary Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood. APU’s Industry Showcase featured the exceptional talent of students from five areas––cinematic arts, animation, theater arts, studio orchestra, and graphic design. This unforgettable evening drew more than 1,200 attendees, including agents and industry professionals.
Ezekiel Hong: A Trilingual Journey of Faith
June 08, 2022
Ezekiel Hong, MDiv ’22, walked up to the podium for the Azusa Pacific Seminary commissioning service full of gratitude and awe. Just eight years prior, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to move to the United States or if he could afford to live in California while seeking his Master of Divinity degree. Placing his faith in God, Hong moved from Sao Paulo, Brazil, to Los Angeles. It was the second major move Hong had made in his life, after moving to Brazil from South Korea 20 years earlier at the age of 11. Hong used his proficiency in the Korean, Portuguese, and English languages to deliver his commissioning speech at APU in all three. “The seminary has a Hispanic and Korean program and I really wanted to honor graduates from all programs and to celebrate the diversity we have in the school,” Hong said. “I was honored and humbled by the opportunity to give the speech. It felt like a confirmation from God that His faithfulness had carried me and my family through and He fulfilled his promises.”
Esther Ruiz: A Story of God’s Unfailing Provision
June 03, 2022
Tessie Scavone: My Faith Revitalized
May 23, 2022
Tessie Scavone ’21, MA ’23, found hope in God in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, revitalizing her personal faith. At the beginning of her college journey, Scavone came to Azusa Pacific University to join the swim team and pursue a degree in communication studies. While faith has always been part of her life, she was primarily focused on her studies and athletics at the time. Then with the onset of the COVID pandemic, everything changed.
