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  • The value of liberal arts courses moves well beyond traditional humanities majors. In fact, careers in STEM go hand-in-hand with the liberal arts.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/how-liberal-arts-courses-support-your-education/
  • If you’re feeling overwhelmed about heading to college next year, here are four practical things to do before graduating high school.
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/four-things-to-do-before-graduating-high-school/
  • When you’re in ministry, you want to be as effective as possible. Here are five ways a seminary degree can enhance your ministry.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/5-benefits-of-a-seminary-degree-for-ministry-leaders/
  • Professor Charles Chen, PhD, has a profound passion for biology, especially plant life. His research in agriculture, travel stories, and love for God and nature offer students a valuable opportunity to expand their intellectual and spiritual growth.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/faculty-feature-charles-chens-appreciation-for-nature-and-stewardship/
  • Fatima Pulido, ’24, and Jonathon Krohn, ’26, felt called to serve in Ensenada, Mexico, along with 45 other Azusa Pacific University students, across five days over their Thanksgiving break.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/global-engagement-series-fatima-pulido-and-jonathon-krohns-experience-in-ensenada/
  • There’s a lot to consider when determining what should be on your college packing list, like where you’re going! Here’s what else you should keep in mind.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/pack-smarter-what-to-consider-when-creating-your-college-packing-list/
  • When it comes to a Christian education, there’s more to consider than just faith. Here are a few things to consider when searching for a Christian college.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/thinking-about-a-christian-education-theres-a-christian-college-for-you/
  • In the spirit of faithfulness, hope, and reconciliation, 24 former students—all Japanese Americans forced into internment camps during World War II—will be honored at APU’s Winter Commencement on December 18, 2010.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/16574/
  • Marla Foster Morgan ’22 is making a difference in the lives of foster youth. While she pursued a MPA at APU, Morgan earned a Richter Scholars Research Fellowship which enabled her to research issues affecting transitional aged foster youth.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/marla-foster-morgan-apu-enabled-me-to-make-a-difference-in-the-foster-community/
  • As a guardian, you want to be sure your student is making the right choices when transferring colleges. Here’s how to help ensure a smooth transition.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-interested-in-transferring-colleges/
  • Kirk Nieuwenhuis ’12 returned to his old stomping grounds in 2020 with a plethora of professional baseball experience, eager to help the Cougars program excel to new heights.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/baseball-coach-kirk-nieuwenhuis-comes-full-circle/
  • For a small number of APU students, problematic emotions persist and hinder the ability to meaningfully connect with their coursework. Through awareness and open communication, we can help promote a proactive and less-stressful learning environment.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/the-fear-factor-recognizing-and-overcoming-this-classroom-obstacle/
  • Wondering when to submit FAFSA? It’s a good idea to send in your information as soon as possible. Here’s why.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/wondering-when-to-submit-fafsa-heres-why-earlier-is-better/
  • We know financial aid is key in the college decision-making process and can be confusing, but we’re here to help.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/understanding-financial-aid-a-roadmap-for-parents/
  • Submitting your FAFSA is the first step to securing financial aid for college. Here’s what else you need to know about the financial aid package.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/understanding-the-financial-aid-package-and-why-it-matters/
  • Help your student explore their passions, interests, and strengths while choosing a major in college.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/parents-arent-choosing-a-major-for-their-kids-but-how-can-they-help/
  • Life as a student-athlete involves a unique set of challenges, and multiple studies have shown that more than half of all athletes experience heavy stress related to their sport in the form of pressure to win, extreme anxiety, and fear of failure.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/faith-family-and-fca/
  • Rising Oakland Athletics baseball star Stephen Vogt ’07 blends faith, family, and love of the game, drawing inspiration from his wife and daughter.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/21742/
  • Darryl Qualls ’96, chief deputy for the Pasadena Police Department, uses his upbringing in the town he serves today as his heart and soul to promote racial reconciliation between the police and his community.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/cougar-interview-darryl-qualls-96/
  • For Diana Faatai, Ed.D.’16, work has come full circle as she transforms policies and classroom instruction throughout the same school district where she began her education journey.
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/full-circle/
  • When Jennifer Lopez reached across the “American Idol” judges’ table and handed APU senior Jessica Cabral a golden ticket, she felt like everything in her life had led her to that moment.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/in-the-spotlight-american-idol-contestant-jessica-cabral/
  • One of the most important things you can do to learn about a college is take a campus tour. Discover four different ways to tour APU’s campus.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/how-to-find-the-right-campus-tour-for-you/
  • Camille Campbell ’25 spreads joy in every room she enters with her warm smile. Moving from Philadelphia, to France, and back to the US for college have led her to become adaptable and carry a profound appreciation for varying cultures.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/international-voices-camille-campbell-25-adapts-through-changes-and-cultural-identities/
  • Jesus made social injustice a focus of his mission. Jesus chose to come off his throne to enter this world physically and to be raised in a poor family.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/15592/
  • The benefits of internships for your high school and early college student goes beyond having a padded resume or checking a box on a college to-do list.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/preparing-your-child-for-college-4-benefits-of-internships/
  • Cheyenne Woon ’23, found her home away from home at APU. Her journey from Malaysia to the US is one marked by growth, self-discovery, and an appreciation for her culture as well as the cultures of others.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/international-voices-cheyenne-woon-23-found-her-home-away-from-home-at-apu/
  • Adjusting to college life can be challenging, but there are ways to make the transition smooth and enjoyable.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/adjusting-to-college-life-can-be-easier-than-you-expect/
  • There are many benefits of graduate programs –– but most importantly, the right grad course can lead you toward your purpose.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/benefits-of-graduate-programs-discover-your-calling-in-graduate-school/
  • Students serving in Mexicali and Ensenada as part of Azusa Pacific's Easter Mexico Outreach report in on their experiences.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/13718/
  • Transitioning from high school to college can be a little intimidating. But fear not! There are plenty of reasons to be excited, rather than afraid.
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/the-biggest-adjustments-youll-make-going-from-high-school-to-college/
  • Two STEM majors at Azusa Pacific received fellowships with Caltech’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships program to continue to research F-ATP synthases, an essential enzyme in all known forms of life.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/azusa-pacific-students-conduct-innovative-research-with-caltech-university/
  • For the restaurant owner, server, or chef, much satisfaction comes from overcoming the many obstacles to create something extraordinary. These individual narratives are nourished by all those called to the table.
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/called-to-the-table/
  • Elisa Marchetti (Rohlwing) ‘04, MBA ‘09, encounters superheroes everyday, and she is one herself. While she does not wear a cape or fight villains, she has faithfully fought a much tougher foe—cancer—as a caretaker.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/alumni-feature-elisa-marchettis-authorship-and-victory-in-the-face-of-cancer/
  • There has never been a greater need for individuals with a behavior analyst certification. Learn more about the certification and career options.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/adding-a-behavior-analyst-certification-to-your-masters-degree/
  • What happens if your student waits until the last minute to get college applications ready, or worse, misses the application deadlines entirely?​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/missed-the-application-deadlines-you-can-still-apply-to-college/
  • Christian universities generate economic value for students, their families, communities, and the nation. Here’s a deeper look at some of the benefits.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/how-christian-universities-and-the-cccu-make-an-economic-impact/
  • Guiding students in an online environment looks and feels different from a face-to-face classroom, but the opportunities for learning are rich and plentiful. Read six top strategies from an educational technology expert at APU.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/six-tips-for-teaching-online-from-an-ed-tech-expert/
  • Study away programs can be an amazing and transformative component of the college experience.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/bitten-by-the-travel-bug-explore-study-away-programs-and-service-trips/
  • John E. Hartley, PhD, distinguished professor of Old Testament, counted business leaders, missionaries, pastors, and professors among his many protégés. He impacted countless lives during 46 years of teaching at APU. He passed away Aug. 6, 2019.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/tough-hesed/
  • Eating meals with students around their dining room table, discussing Scripture over steaming cups of coffee, picking up trash in the Azusa Canyon—professors Louise and Kevin Huang make a difference as a couple by living out their faith at APU.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/kingdom-couple/
  • It is a cool, overcast December afternoon as Paulo Sandoval approaches the runway, then heaves another javelin toward the 50-yard line. One down, another 20-25 more throws to go—just another typical Thursday afternoon at the Azusa Pacific track.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/10502/
  • The unorthodox journey to Azusa Pacific of Mayra Almazan ’15, leading to her acquirement of multiple honors in soccer and demonstration of exemplary leadership through faith.
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/leading-from-behind/
  • Even if you’re a high school freshman, now is a great time to start thinking about how to prepare for college in a way that will set you up for success.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/how-to-prepare-for-college-as-a-high-school-freshman/
  • Soft skills aren’t always easy to develop, but they’re essential skills to boost your résumé and help you succeed in the workplace. Here’s what to know.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/gaining-soft-skills-to-boost-your-resume/
  • A study in The Journal of Consumer Affairs ranked the top 25 universities in the U.S., based on alumni college ratings. This year, APU came in at 22.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/college-ratings-why-alumni-opinions-matter-when-choosing-a-school/
  • APU's Cristian Aguilar discovered his passion for biology at a young age. Just a few years later, he fell in love with another subject – music. He encourages students to pursue their passions, no matter how different they may be from one another.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/apus-renaissance-man-professor-connects-science-and-music/
  • Choosing to study at a regional campus at Azusa Pacific University can help you reach your goals—all while staying close to home.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/benefits-of-studying-at-an-apu-regional-campus/
  • A program officer for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, and an NIH health scientist partner in exemplifying the power of a balanced approach that unites efforts of science and theology, and increases the impact of both.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/20626/
  • The regional campus experience at Azusa Pacific University spans seven locations throughout Southern California! Here’s how you could benefit.​
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/apus-regional-campus-experience-provides-a-sense-of-community-capability/
  • An extensive search for a new women’s soccer coach leads to Brooke Lincoln. Her vision for the team includes developing players who are champions on the field and for Christ.
    https://www.apu.edu/articles/making-christ-the-goal-or-apu-womens-soccer-scores-a-new-coach/