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Transforming students for their higher calling to become leaders in healthcare, business, education, science, and the arts. God first since 1899.

Azusa, California
Joined November 2008
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We loved seeing the creativity of our artists on campus at the student art sale!
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In this bold new era of Division III Cougar Athletics, our mission remains clear: building relationships that inspire transformation through Christ, cultivating competitive excellence, and equipping men and women ready to serve and lead.
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Learn how APU’s coaches steward this legacy by building a deeply rooted family culture, empowering student-athletes to play the sports they love and make a profound impact long after graduation.
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After years of teaching internationally, Mackenze Tezak, MA ’26, came to APU’s MA in Art Education program to explore the deep intersection of creativity and faith.
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Through her thesis curriculum—inspired by Exodus 31—she is equipping young students to see art as worship and discover their unique identity as image-bearers of God. Read Mackenze's story: bit.ly/47I1gQI
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"Physical education is a common language for all students." 🏀 Real inclusion happens beyond classroom walls—see how APU alumna Diana Navarro, MA ’24, transformed recess culture for students with disabilities. Watch her story and read the full feature: bit.ly/4A27hnA
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We’re excited to share APU is the newly ranked #1 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program in CA by Nurse.org! Whether through our Entry-Level Master’s, MSN, or Post-Master’s Certificate, we equip you with top-ranked support to transform lives.
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APU’s IFLS recently hosted its second Children's Faith Initiative gathering. The event brought together more than 50 attendees, including 35 subgrantee recipients representing 19 Christian churches across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
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Collectively, these organizations received $156,000 in grants through the IFLS. The gathering featured a compelling keynote address by Erin Smith, PhD, of California Baptist University on the power of attachment in faith formation.
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14 acts, endless talent, and one $1,000 winner! 🎤✨ Huge congrats to Liz Scheffer on taking top honors at Campus Life’s APU’ve Got Talent! 👏
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Jazmine Gurrola ’26 has always loved baseball, and she’s tailored her APU experience as an applied math major with a concentration in computer science to prepare her for a job with Major League Baseball (MLB).
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From researching with professors to attending conferences, she feels prepared to graduate in December and start her master’s degree. Her goal is to become a sports analyst, specifically working with MLB teams on player development. Read Jazmine’s story: bit.ly/4sCTLnX
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Dedicated to generations of Cougars past, present, and future, the newly renovated Cougar Stadium is built to be the heart of game day at APU. Welcome home to an exciting new era of Cougar Athletics!
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No tricks, just treats! Last week, our RezLife team brought the ultimate fall vibes to campus with Not Scary Farm, featuring everything from DIY caramel apples and custom soda stations to glow-in-the-dark pumpkin toss and life-sized inflatable foosball. 🎃✨
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This past Friday, our community gathered for a historic milestone—the 75th Annual Dinner Rally, APU’s largest scholarship fundraising event of the year! The evening shone bright with inspiring stories from students and alumni alongside show-stopping performances by our talented
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music and theater students. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and investing in the bright futures of our Cougars!
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Thousands of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate a historic new chapter for APU at the official re-opening of the renovated Cougar Stadium, our first football game on campus in more than 15 years!
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The celebration kicked off with a tailgate catered by The Habit Burger & Grill, followed by an inspiring ribbon-cutting ceremony with speeches from President Adam J. Morris, Athletic Director Gary Pine, and Vice President for Student Belonging Keith Hall.
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While our football team faced Chapman in a hard-fought 23-3 contest during, our Cougar pride was on full display all night long. From the brand-new FieldTurf to the stunning video scoreboard, these upgrades mark the exciting beginning of a bold new era for Cougar Athletics.
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Service in action: Last weekend, our APU Community Garden group teamed up with Azusa High School students down at the Jubilee Community Garden. Together, they potted 124 native plant seedlings to share across the city while teaching a few horticultural skills along the way.
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