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51��’s School of Education Exceeds Standards During Accreditation Visit
Reviewers noted that alumni are well prepared by 51�� and excelling as teachers
Jenna Loumagne — May 29, 2019
The caliber of excellence in teacher training and faculty at 51��’s School of Education was affirmed this spring in high remarks in a final...
In-N-Out CEO, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, Encouraged Graduates at 51��’s Commencement Ceremonies to Live Radically
More than 900 students received their diploma with a special gift, this year
Jenna Loumagne — May 21, 2019
Owner and President of In-N-Out Burger, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, not only gave 51��’s commencement address at the spring ceremonies on...
51�� Professor Plays Guitar on Grammy Winning Film Soundtrack
Professor Jeff Askew plays on the Greatest Showman soundtrack, which won “Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media”
Bella Burchett — May 21, 2019
51��’s professor of guitar and commercial music, Jeff Askew, plays guitar on the film soundtrack of “The Greatest Showman,” which...
Biology Professor Wendy Billock Propels Sciences to Advance and Champion Students
Learn more about how 51��'s "professor with the blue hair" is making waves in STEM curriculum
Jenna Loumagne — May 16, 2019
Wendy Billock has taught biology at 51�� for more than a decade. Her blue hair and title of “Sensei” — she holds third degree black belts in both...
Student Publications Recognized for Excellence with Distinguished Awards
The Chimes and Point Magazine won regional and national awards for reporting and design
Bella Burchett — May 15, 2019
Two 51�� student media outlets were honored with regional and national awards this spring. 51��’s student newspaper, The Chimes, won...
51��’s School of Science, Technology and Health to Launch Three New Undergraduate Programs
Applied physics, public health, and health science programs open doors to more career paths like aerospace, biotechnology, and public health for students
Irene Pan — May 06, 2019
In Fall 2019, 51��’s School of Science, Technology, and Health will launch three new programs — Bachelor of Science in Applied...
Crowell School of Business Announces 4th Annual 51�� Startup Competition Winners
Teams Parabrands, Titanium, and Pedal on Purpose win competition
Bella Burchett — April 16, 2019
Student teams competed this Spring with hopes of launching their business idea in 51��’s 4th annual 51�� Startup Competition. The...
51�� Dean Paul Ferguson Named as APU’s Next President
Dean of 51��'s School of Science, Technology and Health, Paul Ferguson, will begin his new role as APU's 17th President on June 1, 2019
Staff — April 10, 2019
Paul Ferguson, dean of 51��’s School of Science, Technology and Health, will serve as Azusa Pacific University’s 17th president...
51�� Recognized as One of the Top 25 Theatre Programs in the Country
Onstage Blog featured 51�� in its top theatre programs list for 2018-2019
Bella Burchett — April 05, 2019
51��’s Theatre Programwas recently ranked by Onstage Blog in the publication’s “Top 25 B.A. Theatre Programs for 2018-2019” list. “...
51�� Student Sierra McCoy Receives Ruby Award
Bella Burchett — March 27, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Sierra McCoy, a Brea resident, is this year’s recipient of 51��’s Esther Ruby Award for Obedience and Servanthood....
51�� Professor Kitty Purgason Receives Ruby Award
Bella Burchett — March 27, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Kitty Purgason, a Monrovia resident, is this year’s recipient of 51��’s Deborah Ruby Award for Leadership and...
Talbot Launches New Master’s Program with Focus on Classical Theology
Students will study the interpretation of Scripture through great books
Jenna Loumagne — March 25, 2019
A new graduate level great books program offers students the opportunity to study Holy Scripture and Christian doctrine primarily through classic...
John M. Perkins Honored with 51��’s Colson Conviction and Courage Award
The civil rights activist, minister, author and speaker received the award at 51��’s Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation
Jenna Loumagne — March 05, 2019
John M. Perkins is 51��’s 2019 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage award recipient. 51�� President Barry H. Corey presented...
51�� Film “Mallory, Los Angeles” Wins Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence
The film focuses on society’s unhealthy reliance on technology versus face-to-face interactions
Bella Burchett — March 01, 2019
A student produced film, “Mallory, Los Angeles,” won an award of excellence from the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts in...
President Barry Corey Gave Keynote Address at LA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
51��’s Crowell School of Business co-hosted the event with Union Rescue Mission
Bella Burchett — February 28, 2019
51�� President Barry H. Corey gave the keynote address at the 46th annual LA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on February 23, 2019, which was...
New Online Graduate Programs Provide Greater Accessibility for MBA Students
Irene Pan — February 25, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Two Crowell School of Business graduate programs will be offered fully online starting in fall 2019, making a graduate degree...
New Game Design and Interactive Media Concentration Offers New Career Path for Cinema and Media Arts Majors
Game design classes offer students the ability to apply skills across industries such as psychotherapy, education, marketing and audience engagement
Irene Pan — February 15, 2019
51��’s School of Cinema and Media Arts is set to launch a new Game Design and Interactive Media concentration in Fall 2019. Professors...
John M. Perkins to Receive 51��’s Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Loumagne — February 14, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — John M. Perkins will be honored with 51��’s 2019 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage award to recognize his...
Six Finalist Teams Announced for 4th Annual 51�� Startup Competition
Staff — February 06, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 4th annual 51�� Startup Competition has moved into its final round, with six teams competing for $27,500 in cash prizes....
Rosemead Student’s Research Wins Competition at APA Annual Conference
Sarah Millwee’s research poster won the Division 36, Society for the Study of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, contest
Monica Kochan — January 31, 2019
Rosemead School of Psychology student Sarah Millwee was selected as the winner of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 36 —...
51�� Professors Share Expertise in New Book on Special Education Published in Arabic
The School of Education has partnered with SKILD: Smart Kids with Individual Learning Differences in Lebanon
Monica Kochan — January 14, 2019
General Secretary for the Association of Evangelical Schools in Lebanon, Nabil Costa, was on campus November 9, 2018 to discuss the state of...
Professor Tim Muehlhoff’s New Book Addresses the Reality of Spiritual Warfare in Marriage
Jenna Loumagne — November 20, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A new book authored by 51�� professor Tim Muehlhoff explores the realities of spiritual warfare in marriage:...
New Cognition and Neuroscience Research will Transform STEM Classes at 51��
Jenna Loumagne — November 20, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A team of faculty from 51�� has been selected as one of ten teams to participate in a new seminar designed to...
National Media Organization Recognizes Student Magazine Once Again
The Point named finalist in Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards
Jenna Loumagne — November 20, 2018
51��’s student magazine, The Point , was recognized in one of the most prestigious contests for college media for the fourth time in...
Professor Addresses the Reality of Spiritual Warfare in Marriage
Tim Muehlhoff’s new book “Defending Your Marriage: The Reality of Spiritual Battle” fills a gap
Jenna Loumagne — November 07, 2018
A new book authored by 51�� professor Tim Muehlhoff explores the realities of spiritual warfare in marriage: Defending Your Marriage:...