News & Updates
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Mastering the NSLDS for Smarter Student Loan Management
Navigating student loans and grants can feel overwhelming, but the good news is that there’s a tool designed to simplify the process—the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). Whether you’re checking your loan balances, understanding your repayment…
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Black History Month: Theresa Key
My Personal Journey: A Passion for Learning & StorytellingAs a child, I was on the fast track to learning, fortunate to have an amazing teacher who nurtured my curiosity and creativity. I spent my days creating stop-motion…
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Black History Month: Josh Thomas
Personal Journey & Education Can you share a bit about your background and what led you to pursue a career in education?Initially, I didn’t want a career in education; from an early age, I wanted to be…
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Black History Month: Amora Wood
Personal Journey & Education Can you share a bit about your background and what led you to pursue a career in education?I grew up as a military kid, so I experienced moving around to different schools often.…
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Understanding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): Your Key to Academic and Financial Success
Maintaining your financial aid is essential for reaching your educational goals, and a critical part of that is meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. SAP ensures you’re staying on track to graduate while continuing to qualify for…
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Your Guide to the 2025–26 FAFSA®: What You Need to Know
The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is officially here, unlocking opportunities for students attending college or career school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Submitting your FAFSA is the key to…
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Op-Ed: A Legacy of Faith in Action – Brant Himes and His Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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…
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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…
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Exploring the Future of AI in Education: Webinars Featuring Drs. George Hanshaw and Joanna Vance
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape various sectors, higher education is no exception. Two of Los Angeles Pacific University’s (LAPU’s) distinguished faculty members, Dr. George Hanshaw and Dr. Joanna Vance, will present at The Teaching Professor…
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Advancing Your Career with a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology
Whether you are looking to pursue a career in instructional design or want to advance in your current ID career, earning a Master’s degree is a great way to advance your skills and make yourself more competitive…