APU Articles
Man on a Mission
November 25, 2013
During his youth, Thurner lived in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Tahiti, California, Florida, and Washington with his missionary parents. Along the way, he discovered that, although he loved the Lord, the nomadic lifestyle lacked appeal. “I wanted financial security and the ability to buy a house,” said Thurner, who finally settled in Hawaii during his sophomore year in high school, informing his parents that he would not move with them again. “I was the first person in my family to go to college, driven by a desire to make money and prosper.”
Serving Those Who Served
November 13, 2013
After four years in the Air Force, Airmen Andrew Montes ’15 knew college was key for a successful transition to civilian life. With a degree and career as his ultimate goals, he wasted no time in applying to Azusa Pacific University.
APU Students and Alumnus Ride across U.S. for Clean Water
November 11, 2013
Last summer, a team of five Azusa Pacific University students and one alumnus embarked on a two-month bike ride across the United States. Their goal: to bring awareness to the world’s water crisis and raise financial support for projects, including wells and filtration systems, that give clean, sustainable water to communities in developing countries. Ride for Water included Chase Pritchett ’13, Jordan Williams ’14, Andrew Earle ’14, Brian Terada ’13, Dan Eckman ’14, and Alex Piering ’14. The group raised $37,540 for the nonprofit organization Charity Water to provide 1,877 people with pure drinking water.
Unlearning Team Myths
November 04, 2013
The Psychology of Unity after Tragedy
November 04, 2013
Cougar Interview - Luke Kupersmith ’02
October 28, 2013
APU LIFE: How did Source Consulting get its start?
University Recognized on President's Community Service Honor Roll
August 19, 2013
For the fifth year, Azusa Pacific University earned inclusion on the with Distinction, making APU one of only four schools in California to have received this national award five times. The highest federal recognition of university service efforts, this honor distinguishes APU as a leader in civic engagement and service-learning, demonstrating the university’s commitment to building community partnerships, strengthening neighborhoods, and fulfilling a mission of serving as a Christian university.
Personalizing Cancer Chemotherapy: One Size Does Not Fit All
August 19, 2013
Cancer—few other words incite such fear and confusion as this pervasive disease.
Christianity and Literature Conference Hosted
August 12, 2013
These Graduation Shoes Are Made for Walking
July 30, 2013
APU's Kresge Plaza Undergoes Construction
July 10, 2013
Sisters, Science, and Salvation
July 08, 2013
Cougar Interview - Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla '82
July 03, 2013
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla ’82 (D-Concord) represents California’s 14th Assembly District. As chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, she fought to minimize budget cuts to the Cal Grant program, a funding initiative that makes attending private universities a reality for many California students, including 18 percent of APU students. Bonilla’s efforts resulted in the passage of bills that increased funding for veterans, saved transitional kindergarten from elimination, and provided adequate training for teachers. Recently, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) named her Policy Maker of the Year for her work strengthening higher education in California. APU LIFE: Why is it important to invest in educational initiatives like Cal Grants? Bonilla: California must invest in higher education if we want to see economic growth.
Filmmakers Transforming Lives
July 02, 2013
Tackling Stereotypes
June 10, 2013