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Faculty Feature: Friary Nguyen’s Outpouring of Love Through Her Faith and Vocation as a Nurse

February 23, 2024

Friary Nguyen, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE loves spending time in the control room when nursing students are in simulation labs. She watches students on screen as they practice nursing techniques on life-size mannequins, and Nguyen gets in character, speaking through her headphones when controlling the human-like patients. As a certified healthcare simulations educator (CHSE), she enjoys pursuing her calling for loving others through nursing, and teaching students to approach healthcare with a heart for servant leadership.

Faculty Feature: Friary Nguyen’s Outpouring of Love Through Her Faith and Vocation As A Nurse

Equipping Difference Makers in Art History and Art Education

February 22, 2024

For students interested in a graduate degree in Art History or Art Education from a Christian institution, there is no better option than Azusa Pacific University. APU’s graduate art programs top the national rankings of many sources including Forbes, Best Colleges, Intelligent, and Grad School Center. APU’s programs offer students rigorous coursework taught by experienced experts, flexible schedules including fully asynchronous or low-residency classes, and multiple entry points each semester, all while preparing students to become difference makers in the art world after graduation.

Equipping Difference Makers in Art History and Art Education

Faculty Feature: Dave Dunaetz Branches into Multiple Fields of Study While Sharing Christ’s Love

February 16, 2024

Dave Dunaetz, PhD, has had a thirst for knowledge his whole life. While he has acquired six graduate degrees, published many academic articles, and earned awards for his dedication in a variety of fields, Dunaetz’s desire to share the Gospel is the core motivation behind all his work.

Faculty Feature: Dave Dunaetz Branches into Multiple Fields of Study While Sharing Christ’s Love

The Honors College Presents a Taylor Swift Colloquy

February 13, 2024

Swifties in Azusa Pacific University’s Honors College were enchanted to get together for an evening of rich conversation surrounding the world’s most renowned popstar: Taylor Swift. Students couldn’t shake off their excitement when it came to celebrating and diving deep into the lyrical intricacies within Swift’s writing.

The Honors College Presents a Taylor Swift Colloquy

Faculty Friday: Terry Dobson Empowers Students Through Inviting Spaces While Inspiring Creativity

February 09, 2024

Through every transformative experience in life, we gather an appreciation for knowing and loving others better, and confidently expressing our passion for becoming a part of Christ’s bigger picture. This is the lens through which Terry Dobson, MFA, sees design as collaborative opportunities to serve, and like every designer’s eye for creating something enticing and new, Dobson has an eye for creating an inviting and growthful space for his students.

Faculty Friday: Terry Dobson Empowers Students Through Inviting Spaces While Inspiring Creativity

International Voices: Hesou Zetelian ’26 Fearlessly Jumped into the Unknown and Discovered His Passions at APU

February 07, 2024

Jumping into the unknown can stir a range of emotions, from excitement for a fresh start, to confusion about where decisions will lead. For Hesou Zetelian ’26, diving into change has produced a domino effect of finding his passions, community, and faith.

International Voices: Hesou Zetelian ’26 Fearlessly Jumped Into the Unknown and Discovered His Passions at APU

Faculty Friday: Aisha Chen’s Conscientiousness and Commitment to Mentorship

February 02, 2024

Many professors have a heart for mentorship, and for Aisha Chen, PhD, creating connections with students is as thrilling as developing code, a passion of hers that has led her to many research and computer science discoveries. As an engineering professor, she strives to not only offer students the tools to help them succeed in the future, but to broaden their perspectives about humanity and how their role in science can further God’s plan for them.

Faculty Friday: Aisha Chen’s Conscientiousness and Commitment to Mentorship

International Voices: Jonathon Krohn ’27 Shares His Love for Different Cultures and Servant Leadership

January 31, 2024

For Jonathon Krohn ’27, traveling the world and being immersed in different cultures is at the heart of growth, finding community, and following God’s calling for his life. Having already been to 10 countries, and eager to visit more, Krohn’s dream to become a travel nurse stems from his passion for diversity and helping others.

International Voices: Jonathon Krohn ’27 Shares His Love for Different Cultures and Servant Leadership

International Voices: Madey Sule ’27 Reflects the Love of God and Her Family in All Her Endeavors

January 29, 2024

Madey Sule ’27 has always been fascinated by the way mechanisms work. From cell phones to ceiling fans, she always wondered how the circuits caused such devices to function. Her curiosity, interest in improving day-to-day life, and yearning to answer God’s calling gave her the drive to leave her home in Nigeria for the first time in order to pursue an engineering degree at Azusa Pacific University.

International Voices: Madey Sule ’27 Reflects the Love of God & Her Family in All Her Endeavors

APU Alumnus Dave Canales ’03 Hired as Carolina Panthers Head Coach

January 26, 2024

After an athlete’s playing career wraps up, the pinnacle of professional sports is becoming a head coach at the highest level: the major leagues. Azusa Pacific University alumnus Dave Canales ’03 reached that pinnacle yesterday when he was named the head coach of the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers. David Tepper, the Panthers’ owner, said “Dave's background is rooted in success. He has an innovative mindset and positive energy that connects well with players and staff. We are impressed with his ability to bring out the best in players.”

APU Alumnus Dave Canales ’03 Hired as Carolina Panthers Head Coach

Faith-Informed Excellence in Science and Research

January 22, 2024

From undergraduate biology majors exploring the intricacies of human drug-metabolizing enzymes to biotech master's degree students utilizing 3D tissue models of human organs to minimize animal testing, APU students are fully engaged in high-level research in their fields. With access to multimillion-dollar, industry-standard equipment, along with professor-mentors to lead projects, students conduct experiments, submit papers for publication and make original contributions to the sciences well before graduation.

Faith-Informed Excellence in Science and Research

Faculty Friday: Tim Samoff’s Diligence as a Game & Program Director

January 19, 2024

For Tim Samoff, MFA, developing Azusa Pacific University’s Games and Interactive Media program was much like creating a video game. His dedication to God’s plan for his life mirrors the engagement, exuberance, and perseverance that one must use when moving to the next level.

Faculty Friday: Tim Samoff’s Diligence as a Game & Program Director

Called to Faithfulness

January 18, 2024

Throughout the pages of the last several issues of APU Life we have intentionally focused on APU’s unwavering commitment to Christ-centered higher education. After all, how can we claim to be a God First institution if the Truth of God’s Word doesn’t permeate every crack and crevice of this place?

Called to Faithfulness

Dominique Johnson '10: Pouring into the Next Generation

January 17, 2024

Dominique Johnson ’10 is driven to pour into the next generation. After 13 years playing professional basketball in the NBA D-League, for many international teams, and in the Big3, Johnson returned to Azusa Pacific University to serve as assistant coach on the men’s basketball team. “I wanted to share my knowledge and experience,” Johnson said. “I talked with (head coach) Pete Bond and he said I should start here. I’m grateful for the opportunity and it’s been great to be back at APU.” Johnson’s journey back to his alma mater was a long one, filled with lots of life lessons that he hopes to pass on.

Dominique Johnson '10: Pouring Into the Next Generation

A Commitment to Biblical Diversity

January 14, 2024

Imagine a university community where all students, faculty, staff, and administrators experience a heightened sense of community and belonging—an open-enrolled, Christ-centered community where all employees and students are seen, spiritually formed, intellectually stimulated, socially connected, and culturally adept with faith-informed resolve to advance the work of God in the world. Imagine a community where there are no disparities in success outcomes across diverse categorical lines. Envision a university community where all faculty, staff, and students are thriving and experiencing:

A Commitment to Biblical Diversity