News Archive
Learn to Love Public Speaking with APU’s Speaking Center
December 12, 2018
Public speaking plays a big role in the life of a student—from meetings with professors to class presentations. However, studies show that speaking in front of people is among the top fears in the United States. To help students conquer that fear, Azusa Pacific launched the Speaking Center pilot program this fall.
Games Minor Launched!
December 11, 2018
A Master’s in Nursing Education Provides Exciting Career Options
December 11, 2018
December's Featured Alumna: Elena Ender B.A. '18
December 10, 2018
December's Featured Student: Caleb McNitt '18
December 10, 2018
December's Featured Faculty: Tasha Bleistein, Ph.D.
December 10, 2018
December's Featured Faculty: Tim Samoff, B.F.A
December 10, 2018
December's Featured Student: Qishan Shi '20
December 10, 2018
December's Featured Alumnus: Paul Hoppe B.A.'06
December 10, 2018
APU Video Directors Ask: What is Christmas to You?
December 06, 2018
Tamales, the smell of pine trees, fresh baked cinnamon rolls, the memory of a loved one—everyone carries with them a unique definition of the holiday season. What is Christmas to you? When Nathan Ingalls, senior visual storyteller, and Ricky Dorn, visual storyteller, met at the drawing board to plan Azusa Pacific University’s annual holiday video, “,” they set out to answer this question.
Azusa Pacific University Rankings: The Impact of Diversity on Education
December 06, 2018
Every year, U.S. News & World Report serves as a top source of information for prospective college students evaluating the strengths of different schools. This year, the Azusa Pacific University rankings included particularly high rankings in two important categories. APU was ranked among the top 25 in the nation for ethnic diversity and among the top 10 in the nation for economic diversity.
SAT and ACT Comparison: What’s the Difference Between the SAT and the ACT?
December 04, 2018
The SAT and ACT can be great enhancements to your college application. If your schools of choice require them, or if you’re choosing to take an exam to stand out amid other applicants, how do you know which one to take? It’s a question that many hopeful college students face.
APU Students Share Passion for the Environment with Azusa Community
November 30, 2018
The sun peaks over the San Gabriel Mountains on an early fall morning as a team of APU students and Azusa Mayor Joseph Rocha hike the trails of the Azusa Canyon, stooping down to pick up trash abandoned in the dust or tangled in the mountain shrubbery. As the sun climbs higher in the sky, the group collects more than two dozen large trash bags full of plastic, paper, cans, bottles, and Styrofoam.
Scholarships for Transfer Students: 3 Ways to Find Funds
November 29, 2018
Have you been thinking about transferring to a college that’s a better fit for you? Enrolling at a new school doesn’t mean you have to restart your entire degree program from scratch. In fact, not only can you transfer credits to stay on track to graduate, you can also find scholarships for transfer students that will help pay for tuition and other educational costs.
Careers in the Games Industry Have Moved Beyond Entertainment
November 27, 2018
Pursuing a Ministry Career? 3 Reasons You Need a Mentor
November 23, 2018
Anyone who has pursued a career Christian ministry knows that it’s an incredibly fulfilling—and occasionally challenging— assignment. Long hours and extensive criticism come with the job, yet ministry is also one of the most rewarding career fields.
Seven Must-Know Places on APU’s Campus
November 20, 2018
There’s a saying that nothing worth having ever comes easy, and that can certainly be true while working toward your degree. During your college experience, you may need some extra support. That’s why Azusa Pacific offers resources that can help you throughout the academic year, whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student. From getting advice on your academic plan to taking care of your physical health at the Student Health Center, the resources on APU’s campus are available to help you make the most of your experience and reach your full potential. Here are seven of the must-know places on the APU campus:
How to Transfer Colleges Successfully and Stay on Track to Graduate
November 17, 2018
There are many valid reasons why students choose to transfer colleges at some point in their academic career. Whether it’s to advance from community college to a four-year university, to move closer to family, or any other reason, it is important for students to find the school that is the right fit for them.
November's Featured Faculty: Michael Kozubek D.M.A.
November 16, 2018
Student Journalists Gain a Professional Work Space with the New Convergent Media Center
November 16, 2018
This fall welcomed a new era for journalism and public relations students at Azusa Pacific with the opening of a Convergent Media Center on West Campus.
Craft a Career Path with a Master’s in Art Education
November 15, 2018
Family Holiday Traditions: How to Adjust When You Have a Child in College
November 14, 2018
Many families have beloved traditions when it comes to celebrating the holidays and annual milestones like birthdays. For parents or guardians with a child away at college, it’s common to wonder how family holiday traditions might change. If this sounds like you, rest assured it’s an entirely normal experience—and part of your student’s personal growth.
Sophomore Year of College: Making the Most of It
November 13, 2018
Sophomore year of college is a critical time for students. The excitement and extensive support programs experienced during freshman year may now feel familiar, but students are not yet considered upperclassmen. Exposure to varied subject matter can be refreshing but also introduce doubt and lead to changes in major programs and uncertainty in career trajectory. All of this reflection is beneficial to the liberal arts-minded student. However, it can also lead to the so-called “sophomore slump.”
November's Featured Student: Maya Maley '19
November 12, 2018
November's Featured Student: Erin Duke '19
November 12, 2018
November's featured alumnna: Rachel Baydian B.A.‘15
November 12, 2018
RN to BSN Online Programs: Why You Should Advance Your Career
November 10, 2018
Study Abroad Tips: 4 Common Questions from Families
November 08, 2018
When it comes to putting learning into practice before graduation, there’s no better experience than studying abroad. Spending time (and completing coursework) in another country helps students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom and gain real-world experience that enhances their cultural competency.
What Is the Forever GI Bill and How Will It Impact Veteran Education Benefits?
November 07, 2018
Of the 200,000 servicemembers who leave the military each year, will enroll in college, according to Student Veterans of America. However, thanks to the passing of recent legislation, that statistic is likely to change.
Getting a Bachelor’s Degree: 4 Paths to Graduation Day
November 06, 2018
Every student is unique. That’s why no two paths toward getting a bachelor’s degree look exactly alike. This has always been true, but is even more so today—students currently have more options than ever before as they work toward graduation day.
Azusa Pacific Launches Games and Interactive Media Degree
November 05, 2018
What Is a Liberal Arts Education?
November 01, 2018
Respect, Dignity, and Justice: Getting at the Heart of Title IX
October 31, 2018
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 ESV
Rene Colon ’14, MDiv ’16
October 29, 2018
CEO, Creative Flow Arts & Entertainment Executive Director, San Diego Compassion Project
APU Women’s Soccer Team Scores a New Coach
October 26, 2018
Since winning the NAIA National Championship in 1998, Azusa Pacific University women’s soccer has become a model of consistent excellence. Throughout the past 20 years, the Cougars have won nearly 85 percent of their games, going 315-53-30; have finished first or second in conference play 18 times, winning 13 conference championships; have garnered numerous scholar-athlete honors; and have graduated myriad difference makers who are impacting their world.
Former Atheist Uses Reason to Find God
October 25, 2018
Josh Rasmussen, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Philosophy who specializes in analytic metaphysics with a focus on basic categories of reality, such as objects, ideas, and necessary existence. Rasmussen describes himself as “a truth-seeker at heart who values collaboration across disciplines and perspectives.” His pursuit of truth and reality led him first to atheism, then, ultimately, back to God.
ROTC Benefits: The Financial and Personal Advantages of Participation
October 25, 2018
The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program has been present on college campuses for more than a century and is currently offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities. While some programs are larger or better known than others, each institution offers its own opportunities, in addition to the common advantages of being part of the program.
TRIO Program Provides Pathways for First-Generation Student Success
October 24, 2018
What am I doing here? Do I even fit in? How do I pay for this? First-generation college students struggle with questions others may take for granted.
California’s Biotech Industry Boom and What It Could Mean for You
October 23, 2018
Building Resilience: Leading the Effort to Strengthen Homes and Communities Against Disasters
October 22, 2018
When Roy E. Wright ’96 visited Montecito, California, the coastal town had just been rocked by the natural-disaster equivalent of a one-two punch. The Thomas fire raged through the area in December 2017, leaving a swath of structural damage in its wake, but a stealthy—and deadly—second threat arrived in January, when heavy seasonal rains transformed recently scorched earth into fast-moving mudflows. With 21 lives lost and widespread damage, the toll was astronomical.
How to Find an Internship That Boosts Your Résumé
October 20, 2018
A 2017 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) found that along with a high GPA, partaking in multiple internships throughout college enables students to secure employment—or enter graduate school—within six months of graduation. Internships offer a great opportunity to gain experience and get your foot in the door, but sometimes it can be tough to find one that aligns with your future career goals.
Staying on Campus for Thanksgiving Break? Here are 5 Fun Things to Do
October 20, 2018
When you’re away at college, sometimes you can’t go home for the holidays. Maybe work, athletic commitments, or simply the price of a plane ticket is holding you back. If that’s you this year, and you’re wondering what to do on campus for Thanksgiving break, here are five ideas that might just make up for missing your mom’s famous pumpkin pie.
Do I Need to Attend Graduate Degree Information Meetings?
October 19, 2018
Curious about whether it’s necessary—or even worth it—for you to attend a graduate degree information meeting when you’re considering starting a graduate program? Rest assured, it definitely is!
Husband-Wife Team Builds Homes and Designs them with Purpose
October 17, 2018
From practical to posh, home designers often create living spaces based on current trends and common appeal, but Brett Phillips, M.A. ’08, and his wife, Kara—owners of real estate and building company —favor philosophy over the latest fashions. Guided by the motto “Where purpose is lived,” the Texas-based design team focuses on the occupants, believing that people should feel like they truly belong in their home.
CSET and CBEST Prep: Tips for Success
October 16, 2018
If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher, one of the first steps in getting certified to teach at public schools in the state of California is meeting the California Basic Skills Requirement and California Subject Matter Requirement. Both requirements are set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and historically most individuals met them by passing the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) and the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). The Basic Skills Requirement ensures an individual has general knowledge of mathematics, reading, and writing. The Subject Matter Requirement ensures an individual is proficient in the subject matter of their intended credential.
APU Receives Nearly $1 Million Center for Vocational Ministry Grant
October 15, 2018