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Get Ahead by Taking College Courses in High School

November 13, 2025 | Parents

Can’t wait to get started on your college degree? You’re in luck! As a high school student, there are several ways to take college courses before earning your diploma.

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How to Prepare for College in Your Sophomore Year of High School

November 13, 2025

Now that you’re in your sophomore year of high school, you’ve likely started to think more about your plans for college. Preparing early is a great decision; it’s never too soon to think about your future!

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APU Graduate Psychology Students Earn Clinical Experience While Serving in Kenya

November 13, 2025 | Behavioral Sciences

In 2009, Joy Bustrum, PsyD, and Charles Chege, PsyD, started a study away program for students to learn about global psychology in their home country, Kenya. Over the past 14 years, Bustrum and Chege have witnessed students’ transformative experiences on the trip.

Part of the team stands together in Kenya

APU’s Master’s in Applied Statistics and Data Science Program Facilitates Workforce Connections and Preparedness

November 12, 2025 | Humanities and Sciences

APU’s Master’s in Applied Statistics and Data Science (ASDS) program and its faculty have notable connections within the workforce that allow students to enter into the field before they graduate.

Rebecca Burtea and Soeun Kim stand together at graduation

APU Faculty Develop Students Academically, Spiritually, and Emotionally

November 07, 2025 | Parents

Azusa Pacific University’s faculty take time to intentionally invest in and mentor their students. Faculty prioritize students’ well being and make sure that they are growing not just academically, but spiritually and emotionally as well.

A professor gives guidance to a student on her project

Student Resources: Spiritual Life Serves as the Heart of APU’s Christ-Centered Community

November 04, 2025 | Parents

At the center of faith on campus is Spiritual Life, a group of staff and students who are committed to walking alongside the entire APU community and opening opportunities for faith to be an integral part of students’ undergraduate experience.

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Alumni Feature: Paige Geidel ’19 Leans Into the Gift of Motherhood on Her Podcast

October 30, 2025 | Alumni, Parents

Soon after graduating from APU and becoming a mother, Paige Geidel ’19 started her podcast Love in a Cottage to support and connect moms around the country.

Paige Geidel and Liz Stambaugh with other moms at one of their retreats

APU’s Criminal Justice BA Completion Program Builds Mental and Spiritual Strength

October 29, 2025 | Behavioral Sciences

APU’s Criminal Justice BA Completion Program gives students of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to earn their BA and enter into diverse careers including law enforcement, research, law, politics, forensics, business management, higher education teaching, and more.

Criminal Justice students stand together in a classroom after a mock trial.

Student Resources: The Office of Student Employment Prepares Students for Post-Graduation Career Success

October 28, 2025 | Parents

With help from the Office of Student Employment, students can find on campus jobs in a variety of departments that can be tailored to build their resumé and form connections that can help in finding and securing a job after graduation.

Sofia Barba working behind the scenes of chapel for Media Production

Student Resources: APU Libraries Inspire Creativity, Collaboration, and Community

October 23, 2025 | Parents

The University Libraries include an online library, MakerSpace, filming room, study spaces, and computer labs to help students succeed academically and have a creative outlet on campus.

Outside of Marshburn Library