APU Articles

Cougar Interview—Robert Taylor, M.A. ’97, Ed.D. ’06

March 10, 2014

Robert Taylor, M.A. ’97, Ed.D. ’06, became superintendent of the Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) on July 1, 2013, after serving as a teacher and principal, in addition to numerous administrative roles in the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District and as deputy superintendent in Corona-Norco Unified School District. With two degrees from APU, he comes prepared to lead one of the state’s highest-performing districts faced with significant fiscal challenges.

APU Hosts State Board of Education President

February 10, 2014

Saint John’s Bible Illuminates the Christmas Season

December 19, 2013

Responding to God's Call in the Philippines

December 06, 2013

Mastering Your 20s

December 02, 2013

Was it Mark Twain or Erma Bombeck who said, “Staying in a bad relationship is like letting your heart lie in the sun too long and then being surprised when it burns”? Neither one, in fact. The insightful warning is actually just one of more than 100 affirming, poignant, and humorous “secrets” for twenty-somethings caught in that ambiguous time-warp between “grow-ing and grown-up,” written by Paul Angone, M.A. ’11, in his recently published debut book, 101 Secrets for Your Twenties.

Man on a Mission

November 25, 2013

Serving Those Who Served

November 13, 2013

After four years in the Air Force, Airmen Andrew Montes ’15 knew college was key for a successful transition to civilian life. With a degree and career as his ultimate goals, he wasted no time in applying to Azusa Pacific University.

APU Students and Alumnus Ride across U.S. for Clean Water

November 11, 2013

Last summer, a team of five Azusa Pacific University students and one alumnus embarked on a two-month bike ride across the United States. Their goal: to bring awareness to the world’s water crisis and raise financial support for projects, including wells and filtration systems, that give clean, sustainable water to communities in developing countries. Ride for Water included Chase Pritchett ’13, Jordan Williams ’14, Andrew Earle ’14, Brian Terada ’13, Dan Eckman ’14, and Alex Piering ’14. The group raised $37,540 for the nonprofit organization Charity Water to provide 1,877 people with pure drinking water.

The Psychology of Unity after Tragedy

November 04, 2013

Unlearning Team Myths

November 04, 2013

Cougar Interview - Luke Kupersmith ’02

October 28, 2013

APU LIFE: How did Source Consulting get its start?

University Recognized on President's Community Service Honor Roll

August 19, 2013

For the fifth year, Azusa Pacific University earned inclusion on the with Distinction, making APU one of only four schools in California to have received this national award five times. The highest federal recognition of university service efforts, this honor distinguishes APU as a leader in civic engagement and service-learning, demonstrating the university’s commitment to building community partnerships, strengthening neighborhoods, and fulfilling a mission of serving as a Christian university.