Setting the Gold Standard:
APU Opens New Military and Veterans Center Focused on Purpose and Success
APU’s new Military and Veterans Center provides more than 340 military-connected students with a one-stop location for all resources—academic, career, counseling, and benefits.
50-Year Reunion Recap:
Celebrating 50 Years of Memories, Friendships, and Cougar Spirit!
The Class of 1976 and friends recently gathered to celebrate five decades of Christ-centered commitment to their alma mater! From a nostalgic reunion dinner and Baccalaureate to walking in the Commencement processional, it was a memorable weekend for all.
Alumni Features
Are you or an alumnus you know making a difference for the cause of Christ and have a powerful story to share? Share your story with us, and it could become an APU article!
Anthony Powell, MA ’13, DMin ’25: From the Entertainment Industry to Church Planting
John “jayo” Olear ’16 Brings Joy to the World as a Musician and Content Creator
Christian Granadosin ’22: Living Out Calling Through Strides of Faith, a Faith-inspired Apparel Brand
Austin Kramer ’22 Creates Impact Through HealthGoGo
Life After College Podcast
A podcast that features real, authentic conversations with APU alumni.
Ep. 10: Greg Nassir ’92 on Faith and Advice for Young Alumni Looking for a Faith-based Community
Greg Nassir ’92 majored in communications with a minor in biblical studies and worked in Admissions at APU for six years. Today, he serves as a vice president at CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services. In this episode, Greg talks about why his faith in God is so important to him, what he would say to his younger self, and advice for young alumni looking for a church and faith-based community.
Alumni Events and Opportunities
Tell us which exciting alumni opportunities, discounts, and events you want—locally and regionally—by personalizing your alumni experience.
Virtual Workshop:
Paying Back Your Student Loans
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
7-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Learn effective tips on how to pay back your student loans and implement budget strategies from Financial Advisor Cole Bryant ’18.
Los Angeles Sparks Basketball Game
and Alumni Hangout
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Crypto.com Arena
Discounted Alumni Cost:
$70 $50/ticket
Get discounted tickets for your friends and family to join alumni for a professional women’s basketball game and a pregame hangout with giveaways and swag bags for all attendees.
Back to Orange and Black:
’80s Era Reunion
Friday, September 18, 2026
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific’s ’80s Era Reunion is back! If you attended APU in the 1980s, then you’re invited. Reach out to your ’80s peers about the reunion and RSVP by June 1 to be entered to win a free hotel stay at DoubleTree Monrovia.
Homecoming:
Save the Date!
September 18-19, 2026
Azusa Pacific University
Football is back! All alumni are invited to return to APU for celebratory events across the Azusa campus, including the first home football game of the season. Registration opens Friday, July 31.
God First:
Devotions for Business
and Professional Life
This unique devotional book was produced by APU’s School of Business and Management. 150 entries were written by APU students, alumni, faculty, staff, board members, and friends. The book acknowledges God’s sovereignty over all creation, whether in a massive financial deal involving a multinational corporation or in the quiet ride to work of an entry-level employee.
Alumni Updates
If you have any news you’d like to share with the alumni community through our newsletter, let us know!
Phil Smith ’77
Phil is thrilled to share the release of his new book, The Way Back to One Another, which addresses the loneliness crisis impacting America, and steps we can take as Christ-followers toward experiencing community as God intended.
Larry Judkins ’03
At 78 years old, Larry retired from the oil industry, where he had worked since 2013. Before that, he was a background actor (also known as Rowdy Jackson) in more than 25 western films in Arizona. Larry appeared in the award-winning film The Scout and the Tracker.
Kathryn (Garcia ’06) Cosner
Kathryn and her husband, Brian, adopted three daughters from Colombia. She was also promoted to director of rehabilitation at the hospital where she works.
Zachary Ifland ’07
Zachary helped lead Surfing The Nations (STN) in Hawaii for more than 10 years. Then, he pioneered STN in Huntington Beach, California. Now, he has relocated to launch a new STN location in Cerritos Beach, Baja Mexico, while managing Olas de Cerritos Hotel and Retreat. Zachary is grateful to APU for shaping his God First life.
Glenda Armand, MA ’11
Glenda co-authored the children's picture book Ice Cream Man, which received the Texas Bluebonnet Award.
Justin Kemp ’16
Justin works in political consulting and is a 2026 American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) 40 under 40 Award winner. Justin was chosen from a highly competitive field of nominations by an independent panel of judges and confirmed by the AAPC Board of Directors.
In Loving Memory
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