News Archive
APU Graduates First Cohort of Engineering Students
June 05, 2019
When Samuel Vander Dussen walked across Azusa Pacific University’s commencement stage to receive his diploma on May 4, he was one of seven students to graduate in APU’s first engineering cohort. Vander Dussen landed a job before graduating, joining two other classmates at Raytheon, a major U.S. defense contractor. “My engineering professors prepared me for my job by teaching me how to learn on my own. They gave me the tools to find solutions to problems and to succeed,” he said.
The Life-Changing Benefits of K-12 Art Education
June 04, 2019
Zuventurez Winners Launch Scriberr: News You Can Trust
May 31, 2019
In a world of click-bait articles and single-sided stories, Azusa Pacific University graduates Jamie Roebuck-Joseph ’18 and Michael Ayetiwa ’19, along with Kalen D’Almeida, aspire to make a difference by providing accessible and unbiased news content for the millennial generation. Together, they founded Scriberr News, a non-partisan multimedia platform, which recently won Zuventurez, APU’s annual startup pitch competition.
In the News: Forbes Highlights Ride for Water Team
May 29, 2019
Preparing for College as a High School Junior
May 23, 2019
Nursing Student Tips for Balancing School and Life
May 21, 2019
Tips for Applying Your Military Benefits to College
May 18, 2019
Your connection to the military, either through your own military service or that of a family member, means you may be eligible for military education benefits that can help you pay for all or part of your college degree. This guide gives an overview of how the process works for military-connected students, so you can maximize your benefits and apply them toward advancing your education.
The Other Half: APU’s Rebecca Cantor Brings to Light Women in the Bible
May 17, 2019
Whether stepping into the garden with Eve or journeying alongside Solomon’s 600th wife, The Other Half: Poems about Women in the Bible by Rebecca Cantor, Ph.D., assistant provost, brings new depth to the experiences of women in scripture. In celebration of her recent publication, Cantor shares her thoughts behind these poems.
Outlining the Benefits of Social Media for Teachers with @toocoolformiddleschool
May 09, 2019
Looking for a creative way to teach fractions or introduce new ideas that can make learning more fun and engaging for your students? Not sure the best way to get students excited about their next book report project? Enter the helpful and relatable world of social media for teachers.
APU Undergrad Wins Prestigious Microbiology Fellowship
May 08, 2019
Hannah Valencia ’20 sits in a lab room in the Segerstrom Science Center hunched over a flow cytometer, searching intently. She is getting paid to do something she loves—research. Valencia, a junior biology and honors humanities double major, was recently awarded a research fellowship from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), enabling her to continue her research on “Determining the effects of Aspergillus sclerotiorum [a fungal species] on cell cycle progression in Drosophila [fruit fly] cells.” This prestigious fellowship provides Valencia with 10 weeks of funding over the summer. She will present her findings at the ASM Microbe conference next year in Chicago.
Changing Credentials: A Look at the Future of Special Education
May 07, 2019
The future of special education in California is set to look a little different. The state’s standards for special education credentials are changing to enhance the ways in which teachers are prepared to instruct students with disabilities.
Building Leaders Through LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
May 03, 2019
Wendi Dykes, PhD, plays with LEGO® bricks every day. Dykes, an assistant professor in Azusa Pacific University’s Department of Leadership and Organizational Psychology, along with her colleagues Edgar Barron, EdD, Shawna Nist, PhD, Jillian Gilbert, DSL., and Susan Barton, M.A., are certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®(LSP) facilitators who teach graduate students how to use LEGOs® for something more than just making fun creations. Their innovative work recently garnered national attention from Fast Company’s 2019 World Changing Ideas (WCI) Awards with an honorable mention in the Education category. More than 2,000 companies and organizations representing dozens of fields entered the WCI competition.
Preparing for College Part 3: Tips for Parents and Guardians on What Your Child Needs (or Doesn’t Need)
May 02, 2019
The transition to college is a significant time for both new students and their families. Whether your child is getting ready to move away to college and live on campus, or if they’ll be commuting from home, you want to make sure they have what they need to set them up for success in their first year of college.
Preparing for College Part 2: Tips for Parents and Families on Campus Life
April 30, 2019
As each week passes, you’re getting a little closer to sending your child off to their first year of college. We know you have many questions about how your student can prepare for the transition to college life, and what they will have access to on campus.
Preparing for College Part 1: Tips for Parents and Families for Supporting the First Year
April 27, 2019
After weighing the options, your student made their choice and selected the college they want to attend. Congratulations! It’s the first big step in the next part of their education journey. You may be wondering, “What’s next?” How do you help prepare them for this next transition?
So, You’re About to Graduate: Tips for Finishing College Well
April 26, 2019
Congratulations, graduate—you’ve come a long way and graduation day is close enough to taste. There’s so much to look forward to after finishing college that it may be a challenge to focus on the here and now.
What Is a Memorandum of Understanding and How Can You Benefit?
April 25, 2019
Graduating high school with good grades and a long list of extracurricular achievements can be challenging enough. Add to that the importance of finding and applying to the best colleges for your future goals, and the whole process can be downright overwhelming!
Preparing for Life After College: How to Find Community
April 24, 2019
Envisioning life after college can sometimes feel like stepping into the unknown. Perhaps it’s the thought of moving home (or moving away from home), starting a new job, or establishing your post-college identity that fills you with questions. For some, the thought of leaving college means leaving behind the community they’ve called a second home for several years. Fortunately, while change is an inevitable part of this growing process, there are endless opportunities to find and cultivate your new community after graduating.
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 23, 2019
If you’re interested in making an impact on tomorrow’s leaders, one of the most influential things you can do is become a teacher. Yes, educators teach fundamental skills in subjects like reading and math, but the influence goes much deeper than that. A dedicated teacher can empower youth to find their voice and encourage them to embody the changes they want to see in the world.
How Can We Care for the Environment While on Campus?
April 22, 2019
Tips to Help You Successfully Transfer Colleges
April 20, 2019
Many students transfer from a community college to a four-year university, while others discover the college they’re at may not be the best fit and it’s time for a change. Whatever path you take, it’s important to transfer colleges well so you can stay on track with your education and graduation goals.
How to Stay Motivated When You’re a Graduating Senior
April 18, 2019
If your graduation date is approaching, you may be struggling to stay motivated, even with the finish line in sight. You’re definitely not alone in feeling that way. As a graduating senior who is also in the same boat, I’m here to offer you five ways to stay motivated as graduation season approaches.
Diana Pavlac Glyer Receives Paul F. Ford Award for Excellence in C.S. Lewis Scholarship
April 17, 2019
Cheers break out across the room as Azusa Pacific University professor and award-winning author Diana Glyer, Ph.D., ascends the stage to receive the Paul F. Ford Award for Excellence in C.S. Lewis Scholarship. The Southern California C.S. Lewis Society (SCCSLS) created this award in honor of their founder, choosing Glyer as the first recipient at their annual conference. Astonished beyond words, Glyer expressed immense thankfulness for the recognition of her lifework.
April's Featured Student: Jared Storz '20
April 16, 2019
April's Featured Alumnus: Joe Di Fiore '15, '17
April 16, 2019
Health Insurance for College Students: Why SHIP Makes Sense
April 16, 2019
Going off to college involves a lot of life changes. There are the obvious ones, like starting college-level classes, making new friends, and moving away from home. Then there are the smaller ones, like having to do your own laundry and source your own meals.
The Value of a Christian College Experience
April 14, 2019
Azusa Pacific University Names Dr. Paul Ferguson as 17 President
April 10, 2019
Paul Ferguson, Ph.D., an experienced and acclaimed administrator and educator, becomes the 17 president of Azusa Pacific University on June 1.
Azusa Pacific University Names Paul Ferguson as 17 President
April 10, 2019
Azusa Pacific University Names Dr. Paul Ferguson as 17 President
April 10, 2019
Paul Ferguson, Ph.D., an experienced and acclaimed administrator and educator, becomes the 17 president of Azusa Pacific University on June 1.
7 Surprising Benefits of Summer Classes
April 09, 2019
When you look ahead to summer, you probably picture yourself sleeping in, hitting the beach, or squeezing in some extra hours at a summer job, right? Well, although summer isn’t part of the traditional school year, you might also want to think about taking a summer class or two.
Teacher Preparation Pathways: Deciding Between Student Teaching and an Intern Credential
April 04, 2019
Pursuing a degree in education or teaching can take you many rewarding places during your career. If you’re interested in working toward a teaching degree, it’s important to explore the various teacher preparation pathways to find your best fit. In California, students enrolled in teacher preparation programs can choose to pursue an Intern Credential or earn their credential as a student teacher. While these two pathways lead to the classroom, they come with different expectations and requirements. Here’s what you need to know about these two pathways to teaching credentials—and the merits of each.
April's Featured Alumnus: Mark Miller '14
April 03, 2019
Choosing a College: Tips for Parents and Families
March 30, 2019
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.
