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Alumni Feature: Jerrold Johnson ’93 Builds a Brighter Future for Jamaican Construction

June 30, 2025 | Alumni

Jerrold Johnson '93 has carried his faith into his manufacturing and construction company E-Z Blocks, taking a community-centered approach and purpose over profit mindset to create employment opportunities and help those suffering from the Jamaican housing affordability crisis.

Jerrold stands with his business partner in front of E-Z Blocks building materials.

Global Engagement: Joshua Tran ’27 Practices Holistic Care in Ecuador

June 27, 2025 | service

Nursing major Joshua Tran ’27 attended the Ecuador Global Engagement trip and learned how his field of study can be about healing people’s eternal lives and not just their physical bodies.

Wearing his nursing scrubs, Joshua Tran kneels down to talk to a child.

Caylee Walker ’27 and Evan Knee ’26 Conduct Research on STEM Identity and the Learning Assistant Program

June 23, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

Students Caylee Walker ’27 and Evan Knee ’26 have been dedicated to working with professors Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, PhD and Bradley McCoy, PhD on research and analytics regarding STEM identity and the Learning Assistant program at APU.

Caylee and Evan stand with a poster of their research at a conference.

Global Engagement: Farah Arian ’28 Reaffirms Her Passion for Immigration Work in Greece

June 20, 2025 | service

This summer, Farah Arian ’28, attended a Global Engagement trip in Greece working with refugees and praying in areas of human trafficking. The trip dealt with heavy topics, but she was still able to see how joy and pain can coexist in life experiences. The challenges she encountered in Greece reaffirmed her passion for helping others and her goal of becoming an immigration attorney.

Farah Arian smiling for a picture outside in Greece.

Zuventurez Competition Helps APU Students Launch Phantom Pacer

June 18, 2025 | Business

Zuventurez, a Shark Tank style competition, helped three APU students launch Phantom Pacer, a new tool for track athletes.

Three students stand smiling with oversized check for 4000

Global Engagement Series: Rebekah Krumpe ’26 Builds Relationships Through Evangelism in Italy

June 13, 2025 | service

Rebekah Krumpe ’26 co-led a team of five students on a two week long trip to Italy this summer, giving students the chance to practice evangelism with migrant and refugee populations in Rome.

The Italy team stands together for a picture outside.

Student Spotlight: Gavin Haberle ’25 Found Community and Purpose After Transferring to APU

June 10, 2025 | Transfer, service

Gavin Haberle ’25 transferred to APU in his sophomore year and found a passion for service that has taken him around the world. As a transfer student, he was determined to find a place and purpose in the APU community, and he found that in ministry.

Gavin Haberle smiles for a picture.

Student Spotlight: Aaron Lakeman ’28 Spreads Hope Through Serving People Experiencing Homelessness

June 03, 2025 | service

Aaron Lakeman ’28 committed to APU as a cross country and track and field athlete, but as his relationship with the Lord grew, so did his devotion to serving others, particularly those experiencing homelessness.

Aaron Lakeman stands in the dining hall with packed to-go boxes to hand out.

APU PR and Marketing Students Serve at SXSW EDU Conference

May 22, 2025 | Business

This spring, four APU students from the School of Business and Management (SBM), accompanied by two faculty mentors, played a key role in the SXSW EDU conference, offering valuable assistance in a variety of areas.

APU students and faculty pose at the annual South By Southwest EDU Conference

Creativity Enhances the APU Student Experience

May 15, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, ways to get involved on campus, or you miss a specific activity you participated in during high school or at home, student-led clubs are ready to welcome you with open arms to celebrate the creative expressions of individuality that make the APU community so special.

Members of Variety For One (VFO) dancing at their spring showcase.