APU Articles
How to Find Scholarships
April 25, 2016
New Master’s Degree in Psychology Explores Big Data
April 19, 2016
Azusa Pacific University launches the new Master of Science in Psychology in fall 2016. This program offers students a unique education centered on research and data analytics, a field commonly referred to as “big data.” A one-year, 36-unit intensive course of study, APU’s M.S. in Psychology offers a built-in JMP/SAS Joint Certificate in Research and Data Analytical Methods.
Criminologist Discusses Community Activism and the Michael Brown Case
April 18, 2016
Hillary Potter, Ph.D., author and associate professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, presented “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot: Examining the Case of Michael Brown, Community Activism, and Law Enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri” on February 25, 2016. The event, hosted by the Department of Criminal Justice, drew faculty and students from across disciplines, including psychology, social work, biblical studies, and political science. Potter, whose research focuses on analyzing the intersection of race, gender, and class as they relate to crime and violence, offered insight into the case that continues to impact the nation.
Award-Winning Play Explores Darwin’s Humanity
April 13, 2016
When thinking of naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin, his theories of evolution and natural selection immediately come to mind. While best known for his work On the Origin of Species, published in 1859, most are not familiar with Darwin as a husband, father, friend, and grandson of an abolitionist.
Through a New Lens
March 17, 2016
Walking around campus on a rainy day, you see things through a new lens: the vibrant colors of the university logo now slightly muted, the peaceful atmosphere between leaves and concrete, and angles from buildings never seen before through puddles. It’s quite beautiful actually.
Cougar Interview—Darryl Qualls ’96
March 17, 2016
Why You Should Visit College Campuses
February 29, 2016
New Academic Advising Tools Prepare Students for Success
February 24, 2016
Mentoring and discipleship, core to the APU experience, give depth and purpose to every aspect of education—classroom dialogues, athletic contests, student life, spiritual encounters, and even academic advising. Tracie Burt, Ed.D., director of undergraduate student success, and her team in the Office of Academic Advising and Retention believe that these critical advising sessions can encompass more than mere course selection and present an ideal opportunity for connecting with students on a much deeper level. To facilitate that, the office recently created a set of checklists to guide conversations beyond course requirements, equipping every student and advisor with a comprehensive view of the resources, goals, and opportunities available to help students thrive in college.
Living on Campus vs. Commuting During College
February 24, 2016
Professor Leads Scholarly Discussion at the Huntington
February 15, 2016
APU Named among 10 Best Colleges for Nursing
February 10, 2016
The School of Nursing’s reputation for equipping the most skilled and proficient nurses earned national recognition on January 29, 2016, when USA Today named Azusa Pacific University among the 10 best U.S. colleges to earn a nursing degree for 2015-16. APU ranks No. 8, joining other prominent schools such as University of Pennsylvania and New York University and placing above Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University.
APU’s “American Idol” Contestant Melanie Tierce Inspires
January 28, 2016
Great Books and Preserving Civilization
January 25, 2016
APU's “American Idol” Contestant Jessica Cabral Shines
January 22, 2016
