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Is It Time to Transfer Colleges? Here's How to Decide
February 28, 2023 | Transfer
For many college students, transferring between schools is part of the academic experience. In fact, a National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report found that 2 million students transferred in the 2021-22 academic year. So if you’re considering transferring, you’re not alone.
Faculty Friday: Shelly-Ann Dewsbury, MSW, Values Growth In and Out of the Classroom
February 24, 2023 | Behavioral Sciences
How Employer Tuition Assistance Helps Professionals Return to School
February 22, 2023
Beatrice Buob ’03: Sharing the Gospel Through
February 21, 2023 | Music
Career Preparation: Networking Skills for Success
February 20, 2023
Nikki High ’05 Opens First Pasadena Bookstore to Highlight Minority Authors
February 16, 2023 | Business
Faithfulness to Mission: Working Together for Greater Kingdom Impact
February 13, 2023
On January 26, 2022, I sat with the APU Board of Trustees for what turned out to be my final interview in the presidential search process. It was more than a 12-hour day, and we all came prepared with our final round of questions. By midafternoon, having talked through the many complexities of leading a faith-based organization with hundreds of employees and thousands of students, we dove into a topic near and dear to my heart—faithfulness to mission. I wanted to probe core aspects of APU’s institutional identity and APU’s resolve to stand its ground amidst the tumult facing all of Christian higher education.
From Competitor to Leader: Corrie Loeffler ’04 Named Executive Director of Scripps National Spelling Bee
February 08, 2023
APU Study Away Opportunities: Natasha Zimmerman’s Oxford Experience
February 07, 2023 | Honors College
Dylan and Cheri Harris ’98 are Fulfilling their Call with Shelter on the Lake
February 06, 2023
Dylan and Cheri (Hacker) Harris ’98 are spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth, or about as close as you can get to that. In 2011, after years of traveling across Asia and Europe and down the Pan-American Highway, the couple settled with their three kids—Ritter, 15, Amelia, 13, and Tobin, 11—in San Carlos de Bariloche, a lake town at the base of the Andes mountains in southern Argentina. Dylan and Cheri decided that this would be the perfect spot to launch a ministry—one geared toward backpackers.
APU School of Business Hosts Four Free Financial Literacy Workshops
February 03, 2023
The Sword Project: Blessing Athletes with Personalized Bibles
February 01, 2023
Your First College Finals: 6 Tips for Success
January 27, 2023
In your first semester of college, you quickly learn there are a lot of differences between high school and college. Just when you feel like you’ve figured out what college life is like, another big difference comes along—college finals.
6 Ways Graduate Programs Can Help Your Career
January 25, 2023
The Freshmen Honors Experience: Transforming Together
January 17, 2023 | Honors College
5 Reasons to Consider Graduate School While Still an Undergrad
January 09, 2023
When you’re an undergraduate student, graduate school can seem far away. You’re likely focused on what’s close at hand: completing homework assignments, studying for your next exam, participating in school clubs and teams, and generally finding that ideal balance of study, work, and play.
Mental Health in College Students: Finding Support for Common Challenges
January 09, 2023
Mental health in college students is a growing area of attention for schools everywhere, especially during the past several years. In fact, one study in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that more than 60 percent of college students met the criteria for one or more mental health problems between 2020 and 2021.
Alumni Feature: Taylor Mabuni ’21 is More than a Carpenter
January 04, 2023 | Alumni, Business
Strategies for When You Apply for Financial Aid the Next Time
January 03, 2023
When you first applied for financial aid at Azusa Pacific University or another college, the process might have felt complex. After all, you needed to gather financial information for yourself and your parents, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time, and review grants and scholarships you might qualify for—all on a tight timeline.
Finding a Job after College: 6 Resources for APU Graduates
December 29, 2022
Financial Aid for Grad School: How to Get Funding
December 27, 2022
Career Paths for Psychology Majors to Consider
December 22, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for mental health support, translating into a high demand for counselors, psychologists, and other behavioral health professionals across a range of industries. Psychology majors, therefore, graduate with ample opportunities to pursue and career paths to follow.
4 Essential Skills Earned with a Master's Degree
December 20, 2022
Stepping across the stage to receive your bachelor’s degree is an accomplishment to be incredibly proud of, but it also doesn’t need to be the end of your educational journey. In fact, it may be the next step in your education—getting a master’s degree—that gets you to the position you want.
Graduate School: Why a Master's Degree is Worth the Investment
December 17, 2022
Maximizing the Student Experience: On-Campus Employment
December 16, 2022
Azusa Pacific University provides students with the opportunity to learn academic skills in the classroom while gaining knowledge in work contexts. On-campus employment employment offers an encouraging, supportive environment for students to learn how to manage priorities, advocate for themselves, and expand their skill sets.
Learning from LEGO®: LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® North American Community Meeting
December 15, 2022 | Business
Luke Irving: Skilled Photographer and Communicator
December 13, 2022 | Communication
When you scroll through Luke Irving’s ’17 Instagram page (Luke_Over_Here), you will be astonished by sweeping landscapes, cozy cabins, and stunning images of flora and fauna in the greater Seattle area. As you immerse yourself in seeing the world through Irving’s eyes, you may wonder how this photographer became so skilled in capturing the natural world. After graduating from Azusa Pacific University as a Communication Studies major in 2017, Irving dove into the creative world of photography.
Flexible Learning Solutions for Graduate and Older Students
December 07, 2022
Bailey Wilson '18: If the Lord Leaves a Door Open, Run Through It
December 06, 2022 | Business
APU Libraries Display Special Collection Exhibit: Advent Voices
December 05, 2022
Azusa Pacific University’s Libraries will display a special collections exhibit entitled Advent Voices: Waiting Between Time for the Star of the East from Dec. 1-16, 2022 in the Darling Library Rotunda. Curated by librarian Luba V. Zakharov, MA, MTS, MLS, MFA, this exhibit includes a variety of illuminated manuscripts, books, leaves, and images dated from as far back as 1380 A.D.
Azusa Pacific University Hosts Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremonies
December 05, 2022
9 Tools for Your Financial Aid Toolkit: A Guide for Parents
December 01, 2022
Why You Should Transfer to a Private University
November 29, 2022 | Transfer
hoosing a university is an important decision that can significantly direct the road you travel both in school and after. As such, it’s essential to select a college that’s the right fit for you and your needs. Part of this process may involve considering whether to attend a public or private institution. Each comes with its own distinct advantages and qualities. Here’s why you should consider transferring to a private institution like Azusa Pacific University.
5 Scholarships for College That Can Cut Your Education Expenses
November 21, 2022
When you’re evaluating how much your college education will cost, you’re probably looking at the sticker price. But that number can be misleading—at Azusa Pacific University, most students pay less than that amount. In fact, 100 percent of APU students receive some form of financial aid.
Paying for College: Deciphering Your Bill
November 18, 2022
Karen Hall: Reimagining Classical Music Through Clowning
November 14, 2022 | Music
Prospective Students Find Belonging at APU
November 09, 2022
On a rainy Saturday in October, more than 180 students from Kern High School District (KHSD) filed onto six school buses and headed down the I-5. After a two-hour journey, they arrived on Azusa Pacific University’s campus and were welcomed into the Upper Turner Campus Center (UTCC) by a team of students, faculty, and staff. Led by Bryan Bowens, EdD ’14, the students made the trip as part of Project BEST (Black Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching). “I am a product of Project BEST and the Black Student Union from KHSD,” Bowens said. “I wanted these students to experience APU in the same way I experienced APU, to consider it as a viable option for college because it could change their lives in the same way it changed mine.”
Eileen O’Neall: Restoring Hope Overseas Through the Arts
November 02, 2022
STEM Research Symposium Offers Undergrad Students Unique Opportunity
October 27, 2022
Azusa Pacific University’s Center for Research in Science (CRIS) recently hosted the fourth annual STEM Research Symposium. The symposium, held in the Segerstrom Science Center, provided an opportunity for more than 30 undergraduate students from the departments of Biology and Chemistry; Engineering and Computer Science (ECS); and Math, Physics, and Statistics (MPS) to share the research they conducted under guidance of faculty advisors. “The symposium provides an excellent opportunity for our undergraduate researchers to disseminate their findings,” said Louise Huang, director of CRIS and acting dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Tevin Krall: Helping Single Parents Through
October 26, 2022 | Business
APU Theater Presents
October 24, 2022
Questions about College: What to Ask When You Visit a Campus
October 17, 2022
