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After tragically losing her infant daughter to a rare neurological disease, APU alumna Lesa Brackbill ’05, MA ’24, turned her profound grief into a life-saving mission by successfully advocating for crucial newborn screening legislation in Pennsylvania.
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Lesa's relentless dedication has already spared other families from the same heartbreak and saved newborn lives, beautifully demonstrating the impact of channeling personal loss into a legacy of hope.
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APU's Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service (IFLS) hosted a celebratory luncheon honoring 20 participants in the Compelling Preaching Cohorts, a 9-month hybrid program designed to help pastors and preachers grow and be encouraged in their preaching within affinity cohorts.
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Did you know that APU’s Community Counseling Center provides affordable mental health support to the Azusa community? For PsyD students like Gregory Sanchez ’29, working at the CCC equips them through hands-on experience, preparing them for future careers in clinical psychology.
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“My time at the Azusa Pacific Community Counseling Center has been instrumental in developing my skills as a future clinical psychologist,” Gregory said.
Read more about the CCC: bit.ly/4vlVeyO.
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After witnessing the need for mental health support while growing up in Haiti, Isabelle Larsen ’27 felt a deep calling to dedicate her life to filling that gap. Now an APU PsyD student, she blends her faith with research and clinical training to advocate for global mental health.
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“Being an international student gave me a richness of experience and a different perspective,” Isabelle said. “It has allowed me to have more empathy and compassion for the people around me and for my clients.”
Read Isabelle’s story: bit.ly/3QhUqw3
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At APU, studying business goes beyond corporate profit margins; it is deeply people-focused, teaching students how to lead and serve others in any working environment.
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Through everyday mentorship with professors who have decades of real-world experience, students develop the relationships, curiosity, and adaptable skills they need to transform their future careers into a meaningful calling.
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Before leading APU’s Department of Physical Therapy, Anette Karim, PhD, DPT, was drawn to the university by the unique, compassionate heart of its students.
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Today, she champions that culture of excellence, ensuring APU faculty mentor the next generation of healthcare leaders to treat the whole person with Christ-like love.
Read Anette’s story: bit.ly/4vpgRyd
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APU is launching a new Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies this fall, offering an integrated approach that comprehensively prepares students for seminary, vocational ministry, and wide range of professional pathways.
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With a streamlined curriculum, this versatile program empowers students to easily double major and tailor their education to their unique calling.
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We loved welcoming our incoming students to campus for the first APU Bound Orientation! Students signed up for classes, learned about available resources, and began forming the first of many lasting friendships.
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Azusa Pacific University and Selma University to Join the NCCAA in 2026-27
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APU's Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service (IFLS) held its first two-day Work & Worship Conference, a regional subgrant gathering that brought together 56 Christian pastors, ministry, and marketplace leaders representing 17 churches across the West Coast.
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These churches engaged in specialized ministry projects that explore the intersection of faith and the workplace within their communities. The event fostered shared learning and connection through workshops, and worship.
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APU is excited to announce a new Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program launching in Spring 2027, specifically tailored to fit the busy schedules of full-time working professionals.
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Advance your career and increase your earning potential in just one year with this 30-unit program that blends the convenience of online classes with community-building in-person residencies.
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