APU Articles

Mark Gobrail: Listening to God’s Call

April 18, 2022

Mark Gobrail ’22 took a leap of faith and answered God’s call to travel across the globe to attend graduate school, immigrating to the U.S. from Cairo, Egypt in August 2021 to complete his Master of Science in Organizational Psychology degree at Azusa Pacific University. “I wanted to pursue a degree at a university that would share my Christian values and enhance my professional career in HR,” he said.

Charlie Reynolds: Igniting a Spiritual Fire

April 04, 2022

Jada Tarvin Abu-Bekr: Transformed to Serve

March 28, 2022

“The thing that transformed my life and my identity was definitely my study away trip to South Africa. It’s a familial culture. Your neighbor is hurting in your township, and you love them. You make a meal for them. It just opened up everything for me.”

Jada Tarvin Abu-Bekr: Transformed to Serve

Denney Premkumar: Building Community through Music

March 21, 2022 | Music

Denney Premkumar ’23 has 33 brothers who use their musical talent to bless others at Azusa Pacific University. Though they may not be related by blood, the members of Men’s Chorale, led by Premkumar as president, have found ways to bring the APU community together in the midst of the pandemic while classes and performances were held virtually and upon APU’s return to campus. From holding Star Wars watch parties to making pancakes for students on Cougar Walk, the group embraces Premkumar’s vision of unity through connection and service.

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March 08, 2022

Eliana Swenson: I Found My Faith-Community at APU

March 07, 2022

Karla C. Alejandro Meza: Following God’s Lead

February 28, 2022

Choosing to pursue leadership positions as an APU college student was a transformational decision for Karla Consuelo Alejandro Meza ’22. From becoming a residence advisor her sophomore year to serving as president of Azusa Pacific University’s Student Government Association (SGA) her senior year, Meza follows God’s call to lead. “I want to advocate for students and amplify their voices,” she said. “I love APU students. I love people. I’ve been surrounded by amazing leaders here who have inspired me. When I took a leap of faith in obedience to serve, that’s the moment God started using me to make a difference for His Kingdom.”