News Archive (2019)

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  How to Succeed in an Online Class: 5 Best Practices for New Students
  September 26, 2019 by Ana Felce
  It’s never been easier to get a degree on your own schedule. But succeeding in an online class requires consistency, time-management, and coordination.
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  With a Diverse College Faculty, All Students Gain New Perspectives
  September 24, 2019 by Stephanie Thurrott
  Students thrive when they are educated in an environment that includes a diverse college faculty. Here’s how APU is working to advance a diverse community.
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  Why You Should Consider Attending a Research University
  September 3, 2019 by Tobin Perry
  When deciding between colleges, choosing a research university can help ensure you’ll be at the forefront of scholarship in your chosen field.
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  Constitution Day 2019
  August 30, 2019
  All students are invited to attend a lecture and discussion on the Constitution in celebration of Constitution Day on September 17.
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  APU Remembers Professor John E. Hartley
  August 8, 2019 by Bruce Baloian with Paul Lehman-Schletewitz
  John E. Hartley, Ph.D., 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.
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  A Diverse Education Is Key to Your Future Success
  June 25, 2019 by Stephanie Thurrott
  With Azusa Pacific University’s emphasis on a diverse education, students are well prepared for success in their professional careers and personal lives.
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  The Other Half: APU’s Rebecca Cantor Brings to Light Women in the Bible
  May 17, 2019 by Abigail Reed
  Whether stepping into the garden with Eve or journeying alongside Solomon’s 600th wife, The Other Half: Poems about Women in the Bible by Rebecca Cantor, Ph.D., assistant provost, brings new depth to the experiences of women in scripture.
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  Online Graduate Degrees: 6 Reasons You Should Pursue One
  May 16, 2019 by Tobin Perry
  A growing number of students are pursuing online graduate degrees. If you’ve been thinking about it, here are six reasons you should make a plan to enroll.
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  Azusa Pacific University Names Paul Ferguson as 17^th President
  April 10, 2019
  Paul Ferguson, Ph.D., an experienced and acclaimed administrator and educator, becomes the 17th president of Azusa Pacific University on June 1.
• A Letter from the Provost: Student Handbook
  March 20, 2019

  Dear APU Community,
  
  On behalf of the administration, I want to let you know that we’ve updated our Undergraduate Student Handbook to better serve our students. The previous handbook, mostly written decades ago when APU was a small residential-focused college, was outdated. The updated version reflects the input of SGA...

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  Graduate Business Degrees: 3 Questions to Help You Decide Between an MBA and an MBM
  March 14, 2019 by Tobin Perry
  Don’t let the decision between graduate business degrees stress you out! These three questions can help you choose between pursuing an MBA or an MBM.
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  What It’s Like to Teach the Science of the Crucifixion
  March 10, 2019 by Alyssa Burlingame ’19
  Each semester, an Azusa Pacific biology professor presents a lesson like no other, teaching her students about the science of the crucifixion.