News Archive (2022)

2023
  • Alumni Spotlight: Maryam Pirband (MA ‘22), Screenwriting
    November 14, 2022
    Read the incredible story of how award-winning filmmaker Maryam Pirband became the first female stunt performer and action director in Iran.
  • Kendall Hood: My Art Connects Me to God
    August 4, 2022 by Nathan Foster
    When Kendall Hood decided to take a gap year after graduating from high school, it was truly a leap of faith. Her wait paid off as she received the Trustee's Scholarship from APU, allowing her to pursue he dream career in animation.
  • Better Together: APU’s College of the Arts Hosts Industry Showcase at Warner Bros.
    June 15, 2022 by Nathan Foster
    APU’s College of the Arts culminated their academic year by hosting a landmark event at the legendary Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood. This unforgettable evening drew more than 1,200 attendees, including agents and industry professionals.
  • Student Spotlight: Qamdhyn Hale ‘22, Animation
    May 11, 2022
    Qamdhyn is a member of the first graduating class in the animation program, and shares a favorite moment at APU was volunteering for the Annie Awards, one of the animation industry’s biggest nights, as a talent host.

Note: This information is current for the 2023-24 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.