Cougar Walk Groundbreaking
Saturday, September 19, 2026
2-2:45 p.m.
Celebrate the kickoff of APU’s East Campus renovations with a special ceremony during APU’s Homecoming.
Cougar Stadium Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Ribbon Cutting | 5:30 p.m.
APU vs. Whittier Football Game | 6 p.m.
Show your school spirit and join us for the return of Cougar Football and a ribbon cutting for our newly renovated stadium before the big Homecoming game!
APU Life Magazine
Spring/Summer ’26
APU Professor Catherine Heinlein ’10, MSN ’21, Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award
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!
Kriss Akabusi ’92: Running a Race Bigger Than Gold
Lesa Brackbill ’05, MA ’24, Advocates for Children with Rare Diseases
Kendra Delahooke ’16 Is Changing the Future of Child Therapy
Blaine Aguiar ’18, DPT ’23: Serving Elite Athletes from APU to the NFL
Peter Holmstrom ’18 is Challenging What Education Can Look Like at Summit School
Isabel Liana (Randall) ’21: Opera as a Mission Field
Alumni Events and Opportunities
Tell us which exciting alumni opportunities, discounts, and events you want—locally and regionally—by personalizing your alumni experience.
Back to Orange and Black:
’80s Era Reunion
Friday, September 18, 2026
6 p.m.
Upper Turner Campus Center
Alumni from the 1980s decade are invited to reunite with food, fun, and an entertaining program. See who’s coming and spread the word to your ’80s peers to let them know to RSVP!
Homecoming 2026:
Registration is Open
September 18-19, 2026
Azusa Pacific University
Alumni, family, and friends are invited to join us for celebratory events at the Azusa campus—featuring the epic, long-awaited return of Cougar Football!
Dinner Rally:
APU Fundraising Gala
Friday, October 16, 2026
5 p.m.
Felix Event Center
Save the date to join APU President Adam J. Morris, PhD, at Dinner Rally and transform students’ lives through scholarship support. Registration opens August 24.
Alumni Volunteers Needed:
APU Student “Mugging”
Sunday, August 23, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Dillon Recreation Complex
Sign up to volunteer with alumni and the Alumni Engagement team to serve root beer floats to new and returning students, welcoming them back to campus during Welcome Weekend.
Create Your Lasting Legacy:
August is Make a Will Month
Now is the perfect opportunity to steward your resources and align your estate plan with your values. To help, APU is offering a secure, simple online tool that allows you to write a legally binding will in as little as 30 minutes, free of charge.
Alumni Updates
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Sondra, EdD ’03, and Robert (Bob) ’74 Cave
Sondra and Bob retired December 31, 2025, after 33 years as lead copastors of Faith Chapel in Overland Park, Kansas.
David Clark, MA ’08
David published his second book, Divine Gratitude: Joy Beyond This World (Grace Now Ministries), in June 2026, on gratitude that survives suffering, rooted in who God is, not what God gives. He is grateful for his master’s in religion, which shaped this work. His book is available on Amazon.
Ryan Fink ’09
Ryan is the CEO and cofounder of Digs, an AI-powered collaboration platform built for residential homebuilders, contractors, and homeowners. Digs was named “Most Innovative Company of 2026” by Fast Company.
Andrea (Malagon ’16) and Jeff ’12 West
Andrea and Jeff married on April 19, 2026. Andrea has been enjoying life as a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health.
Alicia (Campbell ’17) and Andrew ’18 Boyd
After graduating, Andrew married fellow alum Alicia, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and now works as a hospital physical therapist while owning a practice specializing in low back disorders. They live near Sacramento with their three kids, Abigail, Archer, and Ada.
Julissa Salmon ’24,
MA ’25
After graduating with a master’s and teaching credential, Julissa was hired as a full-time teacher with the El Monte city school district.
In Loving Memory
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