APU Articles
The Upward Bound Program Is Carving New Futures Alongside APU
March 28, 2019
The Upward Bound program is taking its partnership with Azusa Pacific University to new levels, working toward making college a real possibility for potential first-generation college students at Azusa High School.
Beauty from the Ashes: APU Sends Relief Team to Paradise, CA
March 27, 2019
Cheers echo across the charred landscape as volunteers uncover a missing heirloom, near strangers gather together in prayer next to the remains of a family’s home, a resident tearfully shares her story of escape—Azusa Pacific University came alongside and served the community of Paradise after its devastating wildfire through a relief team called Paradise Rise.
The Many Opportunities in Supply Chain Management Careers
March 26, 2019
APU’s 35 Annual Night of Champions Makes Eternal Impact
March 26, 2019
Approximately 2,500 California teens, as well as their pastors, coaches, and teachers filled Azusa Pacific University’s Felix Event Center for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the 35th Annual Night of Champions (NOC). Hosted by the East San Gabriel Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), this ministry focuses on reaching youth by offering them an opportunity to meet sports and entertainment heroes and listen to personal testimonies concerning their relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Francis Chan shared the Gospel message and hundreds gave their lives to Christ that evening.
APU Hosts Global Game Jam to Launch New Degree Program
March 25, 2019
Azusa Pacific University participated in the 11th Annual Global Game Jam (GGJ), an international gaming challenge which connects gamers from across the world to develop new games over a 48-hour time span. This year more than 47,000 people participated at 860 sites in 113 countries, making more than 9,000 games. APU hosted 19 game “jammers” from the Southern California region, including four APU students. These jammers collaborated for two days straight, fueled by free food and coffee, to create a total of four games which can be downloaded here. All games related to the theme this year, “What does home mean to you?”
Understanding Financial Aid: A Roadmap for Families
March 23, 2019
How much financial aid can I, or my student, get? And what do I need to do to get it? These are questions nearly every student and guardian asks, and we know financial aid is one of the most important factors in making a college decision. The good news: many types of financial aid are available and can help make college more affordable, putting a meaningful education experience within your student’s reach.
College Admissions: Why Standardized Testing Scores Matter
March 21, 2019
As a guardian of a high school junior or senior, you’re probably well aware that your student may need to take a standardized test like the SAT or ACT as part of their college application process. While they aren’t required for every school, they provide a great opportunity for your student to enhance their application.
Graduate Counseling Programs: Substance Use Disorder Certificate Prepares Students for a High-Demand Career
March 19, 2019
Graduate Business Degrees: 3 Questions to Help You Decide Between an MBA and an MBM
March 14, 2019
In today’s highly competitive business environment, graduate business degrees can help prepare you to make the most of your career. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a graduate business degree could boost your annual salary up to 89 percent, depending upon your career.
APU Partners with VeoRide, Joining the Race Toward Green Transportation
March 13, 2019
Teal blue bikes whizz by dozens of students walking between campuses. Azusa Pacific University’s recent partnership with VeoRide introduces an environmentally friendly, affordable method of transportation to all members of the APU community. Whether traveling to your next class or going to a local restaurant for lunch, 81 GPS equipped bikes are ready for use in peak areas around campus. Simply download the VeoRide app on the Apple Store or Google Play to view a map and find a bike station near you. Once located, scan the QR code on the front bar of a bike to unlock it. Monthly and yearly passes are available for purchase at a flat rate, or pay for rides per 15 minute interval. At the end of your trip, just park the bike at any bike rack on the APU campus.
Now What? A Graduating Senior Reflects on Finishing College
March 12, 2019
It’s a Tuesday night and I’m relaxing in my apartment—face mask on, hair tied up in a bun—while writing in my journal. Suddenly, anxiety about the future hits me. I am a graduating senior, and my commencement from Azusa Pacific University is in less than 70 days. Where did the time go? Why does it feel like I just recently moved into my freshman dorm? (Adams Hall forever!) Wasn’t Welcome Weekend only a few months ago?
Animation Students Guest Host Annie Awards
March 11, 2019
When Tony Bancroft, director of APU’s Animation and Visual Effects program, went on stage with his team to accept the Best Animated Special Production Award for Mary Poppins Returns at the 46th Annual Annie Awards, 23 of his animation students cheered him on.
What It’s Like to Teach the Science of the Crucifixion
March 10, 2019
Each semester, Cahleen Shrier, Ph.D., a professor in Azusa Pacific’s Department of Biology and Chemistry, presents a lesson like no other. Her General Biology 1 students learn about the science of the crucifixion, a lecture Shrier has given for the past 20 years. Focusing on the physiological components of Christ’s crucifixion, what Shrier teaches offers a window into the suffering Jesus experienced and the depth of the sacrifice made on the cross. We talked to Shrier about what it’s been like to teach this subject matter for two decades.
Scriptural Stations of the Cross: A Devotional Reflection on the Science of Jesus’ Crucifixion
March 08, 2019
For 20 years, Azusa Pacific University professor Cahleen Shrier, PhD, has shared with her biology students a significant and moving lecture outlining the physical suffering leading up to and during Jesus’ crucifixion. Shrier’s perennial lecture was the focus of a 2002 article on the Science of the Crucifixion, which has since been viewed thousands of times and used in churches and faith communities as a tool for study and prayer.
Writing a Purpose Statement: 5 Tips to Stand Out in Your Graduate School Application
March 05, 2019
Writing a purpose statement is one small yet vitally important part of the graduate school application process. As a prospective graduate student, this is your chance to prove you’re capable and ready to work at a high academic level.
