Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) Senior Lecturer, Dr. Brant Himes, has recently embarked on an inspiring project that introduces German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident Dietrich Bonhoeffer to today’s generation. Himes, whose in-depth understanding of Bonhoeffer’s faith and life informs his teaching, partnered with Angel Studios to create a 30-day devotional inspired by the new film…
LAPU is awarded a Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program grant
LAPU is pleased to announce that the Department of Education has awarded LAPU a Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program grant, with a program start date of October 1, 2024. The grant provides $2.6 million of funding over the next five years to help close achievement gaps for underserved students at LAPU. This will be accomplished…
Growth in Faith and Leadership
Outcomes Magazine, the online publication of the Christian Leadership Alliance, recently published another article by L.A. Pacific University president, Dr. John Reynolds. As part of his ongoing series about leadership, Dr. Reynolds reminds readers that growth, both personal and professional, is essential for every leader who desires to lead with excellence in an uncertain world….
LAPU’s Own – Gary Clifford – Named 2022 Glendora Citizen of the Year
It is with great pleasure that we announce that L.A. Pacific University Faculty Member,Gary Clifford, has been named the 2022 Glendora Citizen of the Year! Not only is Gary a dedicated member of the Glendora community, but he has also been a significant contributor to our LAPU community over the past seven years. Dr. Craig Brewer, a…
Los Angeles Pacific University announces the publishing of new book: Faith, Life, and Learning Online
Faith, Life, and Learning Online is an invitation for faith-based institutions to take bold steps toward integrating a holistic mission of spiritual formation into the online learning environment. For Christian higher education, faith integration is a matter of mission, not modality. Regardless of whether learning happens in the traditional classroom, through hybrid models, or exclusively…
L.A. Pacific University Joins the CCCU
Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) has been approved as a new governing member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). LAPU joins the almost 200 Christian institutions from around the world as part of the expansive network. “We are so honored and excited to be accepted as a new member of the CCCU,”…
L.A Pacific University Ranked Top 10 Among Military Friendly® Online Schools in U.S. for 2022-2023
Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) announced today that it has once again been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School for 2022-2023, achieving a Top 10 ranking among online universities and vocational colleges. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200…
LAPU Wins First Place in Adobe eLearning Showcase Challenge
Callista Dawson, Senior Instructional Media Designer at L.A. Pacific University, took first place in the third edition of the Adobe eLearning Challenge. The competitive challenge from Adobe is open to international competition, making the recognition even more significant. Callista submitted her piece titled “What is your privilege.” The piece is used both in professional development…
L.A. Pacific Champion for Military Veterans Recognized
L.A. Pacific University is proud to announce that Dr. Blason Taon, Associate Director of Military and Veterans Support Services, was named a 2021 Champion of the Year in Higher Education for his service to military-connected students. As G.I. Jobs explains, most student veterans who excel in their post-military education will tell you they’ve had a…
Los Angeles Pacific University wins 2021 Omni Award for Instructional Media Design
Los Angeles Pacific University wins 2021 Omni Award for Instructional Media Design Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) has been named a winner of a Gold Omni Award for excellence in instructional media design. The Omni Awards exist to recognize outstanding achievements in film/video, web and mobile media. This is LAPU’s first Gold medal in the…