APU Stories

Lifelong Transformation. Eternal Impact.

APU’s story is a tapestry, woven together by the individual stories that comprise our community. These emerge from the lives of students who discover and use their God-given talents. They are written in classrooms and libraries, on the athletic field, and across the globe. You’ll find them in the hands of future nurses, in the hearts of compassionate teachers, and in the minds of innovative entrepreneurs.

From these inspiring stories, ours is formed. It’s one of lifelong transformation and eternal impact that has been building for more than 125 years, and it’s a story you can’t get anywhere else.

Student Stories Faculty/Staff Stories Alumni Stories

Meet Our Students

Whether it’s a spontaneous conversation taking place on Cougar Walk, a team of lab students working together in Segerstrom Science Center, or a community celebration at the baptismal pond, belonging is a central aspect of the APU student experience. This Christ-centered community supports students as they seek answers to life’s most important questions and grow in their faith so that they can serve others and impact the world for Christ.

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Natalie Hultgren ’26

Natalie shares God’s care and compassion with those in need, at home and abroad. Her experiences as a nursing major at APU shape her to live out her calling as a servant leader in health care.

Read Natalie’s Story

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Madey Sule ’27

Madey is an international student majoring in engineering and Honors humanities. She plans to give back to her country of Nigeria by becoming a biomedical engineer and helping those in need.

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Travis Gray ’25

Travis shares how APU’s supportive professors and leadership opportunities—such as serving as SGA president—have shaped him into a Christ-centered leader ready to make an impact.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

APU’s faculty and staff create environments where students experience holistic transformation through rigorous academics, mentorship, and care for their whole person. It inspires compassionate leadership, and students put God First to serve the world with faith and empathy.

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Jill Brennan-Lincoln, MA

Brennan-Lincoln’s favorite part of being a professor is the one-on-one time she gets with students, which she uses to help them become exceptional at their craft so they can make an impact for Christ.

Read Jill’s Story

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Dave Blomquist, MA

Blomquist loves being a coach, and comes alongside his players to help them discover their passions and giftings and how those things are pointing them to God’s mission for their lives.

Read Dave’s Story

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Kevin Sheng-Lin Huang, PhD, and Louise Ko Huang, PhD

Kevin and Louise Huang feel privileged to journey alongside students as they grow in their faith and their knowledge of the sciences at APU. Their mentorship extends beyond the classroom, as they invite students over for home-cooked meals at Café Huang to connect about what God is doing in their lives.

Read Kevin and Louise’s Story

Meet Our Alumni

Through the transformative power of APU’s Christ-centered education, our graduates cross the commencement stage equipped to live out their higher calling. APU alumni are making an impact in meaningful careers, service, and ministry to help meet society’s greatest needs. Revisit this page as we share more alumni stories or visit APU’s YouTube channel to view more films.