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Registration is now open for APU’s Homecoming!
October 23-25, 2025
All alumni are invited to bring family and friends to join us for celebratory events across campus, including Midnight Madness, Chapel, APU’ve Got Talent, A New Era in Cougar Athletics lunch, Harvest Festival, APU Cougars vs. Biola Eagles Soccer games, and more! Go to apu.edu/homecoming to learn more.
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!
Jenna (Eck ’04, MEd ’07) Kranzberg Creates Joy Through Love-filled Baking
Brandon Hook ’12 Worships God Through Creative Curiosity, Empathy, and Storytelling
Kaitlin Hook ’12 Lifts Others’ Stories Through Marketing Campaigns
Life After College Podcast
A podcast that features real, authentic conversations with APU alumni.
Ep. 9: Paul Bower ’02 on Starting a Business with His Family, the Challenges of Entrepreneurship, and Home Ownership
Paul majored in business administration at APU. He’s the co-founder of Imagen Agency, a growing promotional marketing agency in Glendora, California, which started in 2009 and employs several APU alumni.
Alumni Events and Opportunities
Tell us which exciting alumni opportunities, discounts, and events you want—locally and regionally—by personalizing your alumni experience.
Transformative Talks
October 7-November 5, 2026
Wilden Hall
APU East Campus
Cost: Free
Join the School of Business and Management for an exclusive speaker series featuring leaders from top corporations. You will gain valuable knowledge and inspiration directly from experts as they share insights into their businesses, career journey, setbacks, and success stories. Get an inside look as they discuss innovation, leadership, and the strategies driving their organizations forward. Following the keynote, there will be a Q&A session. Refreshments are provided. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow!
Graduate School Fair
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cougar Walk
APU East Campus
Cost: Free
Join the Career Center to meet recruiters from APU graduate school programs and universities around the U.S. Open to all APU alumni, this fair is designed to connect you with graduate school representatives as you explore your future and consider options for continuing your education.
Midnight Madness
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9-11:30 p.m.
Felix Event Center
APU West Campus
Cost: Free
Alumni are invited to kick off Homecoming and celebrate APU’s athletic teams with food, music, games, performances by the Acro and Tumbling and Cheer teams, and more!
CNHS Open House
Friday, October 24, 2025
3-4:45 p.m.
Building One
APU West Campus
Cost: Free
Join the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) with a tour of their nursing simulation, bio-mechanics, and physical therapy labs, and hear from special guest speaker Melody Campbell, BSN ’03.
Homecoming Talent Show:
APU’ve Got Talent
Friday, October 24, 2025
7-9 p.m.
Upper Turner Campus Center
APU East Campus
Cost: Free
Alumni are invited to watch APU students light up the stage with music, dance, and more. Bring your family, friends, and APU spirit for a night of unforgettable talent!
A New Era in Cougar Athletics:
Lunch with President Morris
and APU’s New Coaches
Saturday, October 25, 2025
12-2 p.m.
Upper Turner Campus Center
APU East Campus
Discounted Alumni Cost:
$15 $12/person
Meet with President Adam Morris, Athletics Director Gary Pine, and a few of our coaches as they discuss APU’s transition to NCAA Division III athletics and their visions for the Division III experience. Athletics coaches featured: A.J. Parnell (Football), B.J. Porter (Men’s Basketball), and Dan Ploog (Women’s Basketball).
Homecoming Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 25, 2025
4-6 p.m.
Lot I and Soccer Field
APU West Campus
Discounted Alumni Cost:
$15 $10/person
$5/child, 5 years and under
Bring family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy live music, a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, snack on some festive fall foods, compete in a pie-eating contest, try your hand at our autumn-themed games, and cheer on the APU Cougars against the Biola Eagles at the Homecoming soccer games! A delicious harvest feast provided by our 1899 Dining staff will be available for purchase separately at the event.
APU Alumni and Kids Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 31, 2025
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Alumni House
APU East Campus
Cost: Free
Live locally to APU? Alumni and kids are invited to stop by the Alumni House for a special treat and free APU alumni merchandise. Costumes encouraged! The Alumni House is located off of Alosta Avenue, across the street from McDonald’s, and adjacent to the Baseball Field.
APU England Tour
June 14-24, 2026
Alumni are invited to join an unforgettable 11-day tour of England. Together, we will experience this beautiful country through the eyes of faith and see how God used the people of England to further His glory and His Church. This trip has limited registration and will fill quickly, so we encourage you to read through the exciting details and trip itinerary and reserve your spot today.
Recap:
Alumni Volunteer for Annual
Student “Mugging”
A huge thank you to all of our APU alumni volunteers who served root beer floats and welcomed new and returning students back to campus!
Alumni Updates
If you have any news you’d like to share with the alumni community through our newsletter, let us know!
Michelle Michelle published her first book, A Good Soil Life: Cultivating a Resilient and Whole Heart in a Hurried World, in March of 2025.
Kyle Mersola ’07 Kyle is the owner and operator of a small business, BatCade, Inc., a baseball and softball batting cage facility in Burbank, California. |
Sarah (Hunter ’11) Adams APU shaped Sarah’s faith, servant-leadership, and love for community. She now serves as Membership, Child Watch, and Family Programs Director at the YMCA of San Diego County, where she has had the opportunity to foster belonging, encourage connections, and promote healthy spirit, mind, and body.
Yasha Sojwal ’15 Yasha recently transitioned into a new role as an Event Engineer at Netflix. As part of the global events team, she travels internationally to support both internal and external company events wherever needed. |
Michael Price ’18 Michael graduated from dental school in 2022 and has been loving every day since working at a federally qualified health center serving the underserved.
Madison Madison has had the incredible opportunity to work with the Denver Broncos, and it’s been an unforgettable experience. Being a part of game days and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a professional football organization has given her a whole new perspective on the industry. |
Check Out Your
Alumni Benefits
As a valued member of the APU community, you’re eligible for Alumni Engagement benefits such as campus privileges, discounts, resources, and more to help you stay connected to APU and thrive. Check out your alumni benefits now!
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We offer resources, workshops, events, career consultation appointments, and information to support alumni in their professional endeavors. Access these opportunities through APU’s Career Platform, Handshake. It's free for life!
