News Archive (2020)
- December 11, 2020Azusa Pacific University will celebrate its 2020 graduates in virtual commencement ceremonies on Sat., December 12 and 19.
- November 17, 2020The Azusa Pacific University community gathered together virtually on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, to recognize the outstanding contribution of nine faculty and staff members during the Give Thanks Awards ceremony.
- October 22, 2020Azusa Pacific University ranks in the top 25 universities nationwide based on alumni ratings, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs and featured by Forbes.
- August 31, 2020A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, entitled, "How the Pandemic Is Pushing Professors to Improve Their Pedagogy," featured APU experts Laurie Schreiner, Ph.D. and Mike Truong, Ph.D.
- August 25, 2020 by Tobin PerryFor people of faith, one of the most important factors in choosing a university is how it approaches faith integration. Here’s why it matters.
- August 21, 2020APU invites students, alumni, faculty, and staff to join in celebrating Constitution Day on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
- August 17, 2020 by Stephanie ThurrottRead more about how APU’s faculty and staff are working to provide students with rewarding remote learning opportunities to help them connect and grow in fall 2020.
- July 29, 2020Azusa Pacific University President Paul W. Ferguson, Ph.D., DABT , named Glendora, Calif. resident Rukshan Fernando, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer at APU.
- July 24, 2020We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to provide the community with the most accurate and up-to-date information possible amidst a frequently changing landscape. Here is a schedule of communication you can expect next week.
- June 19, 2020APU alumni are invited to an online conversation about COVID-19 inequities, racialized police brutality, and the church's role in calling for justice.
- June 18, 2020 by Tobin PerryChoosing the seminary degree that fits your ministry goals is an important part of fulfilling your call. Here are some tips on how to pick your program.
- June 16, 2020The university is pleased to announce our plan to reopen this fall. Destination APU: A Safe Return to Campus is guided by focused care and adherence to federal, state, and county health directives.
- June 15, 2020APU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Student Center for Reconciliation and Diversity compiled the following list of resources for individuals interested in engaged allyship and committed to deepening their anti-racist knowledge and work.
- June 4, 2020On Wednesday, June 10, Azusa Pacific faculty and staff are invited to an online conversation about current and historic realities, disparities, and injustices evidenced across this nation and exacerbated in this season.
- May 21, 2020APU is among the private universities in Southern California making plans to welcome back students to campus this fall. Rukshan Fernando, APU's interim provost, joined Concordia and Chapman university representatives on KPCC to discuss this decision.
- May 12, 2020The new APU and PCC joint enrollment program will quickly produce high-quality nurses to meet state demand.
- March 3, 2020Azusa Pacific University commemorates the inauguration of its 17th President, Paul W. Ferguson, with a formal Presidential Investiture Ceremony on April 3, 2020.
- February 25, 2020 by Ashley EnerizAccreditation in higher education is not required for colleges, but it is a crucial factor for future students to consider when researching schools.
- February 20, 2020 by Stephanie ThurrottTransitioning from the exploratory freshman year to the sophomore year of college can be a little challenging. Here are six tips that can help you succeed.
- February 18, 2020 by Ben KissamThe end is in sight—you’re about to graduate from college! Here are five graduation questions to focus on to help you prepare for the next step.
- January 31, 2020The Carnegie Foundation selected Azusa Pacific University as 1 of 119 institutions to receive its 2020 Community Engagement Classification.
- January 14, 2020 by Ashley EnerizIf you’re a military-connected student interested in earning a degree in a STEM field, there is a new STEM scholarship through the VA that can help you pay for it.
- January 7, 2020 by Ben KissamHere are five relationship-building tips for online courses to help you better connect with your professors!