APU Articles
Interdisciplinary Studies: Majors That Prepare You to Work in Any Industry
July 01, 2021
Now more than ever, an interdisciplinary studies degree can put you on a path to a successful future. Technology is rapidly moving ahead and changing the world with it. And as the world moves forward, it’s creating new career fields ripe with possibility.
Azusa Pacific Students Conduct Innovative Research with Caltech University
June 29, 2021
From analyzing experimental data in the laboratory to discussing new theories with professors, Azusa Pacific University’s abundant student research opportunities as an R2 designated university continue to deeply enrich learning experiences. For Nathan Suiter ’22 and Nayree Panossian ’22, these opportunities led to their acceptance as fellows in the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) program.
New Enhancements Strengthen Campus Safety
June 22, 2021
At Azusa Pacific University, promoting a safe learning and working community has always been a top priority. Now, as part of APU’s strategic plan, Renewal, the university is rolling out new campus safety enhancements.
Supporting Academic Success for Minority Students: APU Named Top 100 Degree Producer
May 25, 2021
Azusa Pacific University wants every student to experience academic success and fulfill their unique calling. In light of this goal and in recognition of the success of its students, APU was recently named a Top 100 Degree Producer by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. This distinction is given to institutions that bestow the most degrees to minority students.
Student Tips: How to Use Social Media to Find a Job
April 22, 2021
How an APU Graduate’s Public Health Degree Prepared Her for the Pandemic
April 20, 2021
Azusa Pacific University graduate Talene Zadekian, MPH ’20, quickly saw how her public health degree would shape her perspective of the pandemic from the beginning. She was completing an international health course in Panama with fellow APU Master of Public Health (MPH) and nursing students when California issued its state of emergency in March 2020.
How Tutoring for College Students Sparks Success
April 15, 2021
As a parent, you want your college student to receive the support they need to succeed in their classes, including tutoring for subjects in which they may need additional assistance or encouragement. Yet even when college students understand the benefits of tutoring, many don’t reach out to connect with tutoring services. This might be due to shyness about meeting with someone they don’t know, embarrassment that their grades aren’t as strong as they would like, or fear they may do poorly in a class even with tutoring support.
NSF-Funded STEM Scholarship Launches First-Gen College Students into Promising Careers
April 13, 2021
Graduates with degrees in STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are in high demand. But low-income, first-generation college students often face barriers as they work to complete their degrees in these areas.
Creative Careers That Don’t Require Traditional Art Skills
April 08, 2021
Preparing for College After a Gap Year
April 06, 2021
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 is likely to see an extraordinary number of gap year students entering college for the first time—perhaps the largest ever. Additionally, some students may be returning to college after taking a gap year or gap semester. If you’re a student who is getting ready to transition into, or back into, college life after a gap year, here’s how to overcome common challenges and prepare for a successful year.
Why You Should Have a College Mentor (and How to Find One)
April 01, 2021
Want to know how to greatly increase your odds of success during college? Study hard? Of course. Get on-the-job training? Absolutely. But many students miss a surprisingly significant factor in their success—a college mentor.
How to Use Canvas in the Remote Learning Environment
March 30, 2021
Navigating a remote learning environment for your online class or program offers a high level of access to your course information, but sometimes learning a new education platform can feel overwhelming. Between understanding how your online course management platform works, knowing what resources are available, and discovering how to best communicate with your professors and other students, there’s a lot to learn.
