Almost a month into 2026, we are already creating new memories and strengthening community at Life Pacific. Before moving too far ahead, the Advancement and Alumni Relations team wanted to pause and look back at 2025, a year filled with meaningful moments, shared celebrations, and milestones that shaped our community and the work we continue to build on. Here are 12 stand out moments from the year.
12: Alumni Awards and Accolades
This year was one for the books – with 5 different recipients recognized in 4 different categories (and a 6th alum honored as a nominee), this year’s group of alumni awardees exemplified passion for Jesus, reverence for the Lord and His call on their lives, and continued commitment to represent their alma mater well. Check out these stories about our amazing awardees and nominee!
Levi Brill (CCCU Young Alumni Award)
Levi Brill, LPU’s nominee for the 2026 CCCU Young Alumni Award, has served for seven years with YWAM in Cambodia, where he co-directs the Poipet campus and helps lead ministry efforts reaching thousands with the gospel. Known for his humility and steady leadership, he is deeply committed to empowering Cambodian youth to bring transformation to their communities.
His LPU education allowed him to grow academically while serving overseas, shaping him into a lifelong learner and strengthening his ministry.
2025 Alumni of the Year Awardees
If you haven’t already, read more about these four exceptional alumni who are making a remarkable impact through their Kingdom work.
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11: Alumni Stories
Alumni stories this year ranged from the church, to the marketplace, to the world. From law offices to chaplaincy appointments to ministry abroad, our alumni shone and their dedication to being the hands and feet of Jesus made us proud! Check out the stories below. More to come in the new year!
 Lindsey Barrios |  Coral Huson |  CJ Caudle |
From her early days on a small campus to a dynamic career in Hawaii’s legal field, alumna Lindsey Barrios (Walz ’14) has faithfully carried her faith through every chapter of her journey. A Transformational Ministry graduate who later earned her law degree, she now serves as a senior associate at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP. Read more here | For Coral Huson ’16, ministry has long been woven into the fabric of her family’s life. Serving alongside her husband, Rodney, she has devoted decades to ministry in Brazil—equipping leaders, planting churches, and sharing Christ’s love with communities across the region. Read more here | When Christopher “CJ” Caudle first stepped onto campus as a college student, he never imagined that his path would take him from higher education to the business world and ultimately into chaplaincy. Read more here |
We would love to hear your story! Please send us an update of what you are up to by emailing alumni@lifepacific.edu
10: Alumni & Friends Luncheon
The LPU Alumni & Friends Luncheon in Denver, Co. was filled with laughter, reconnection, and celebration as we honored our Alumni of the Year. It was a special time to reflect on shared memories, celebrate God’s faithfulness, and look ahead with excitement for what’s to come in the LPU community! Read more here
9: University Ranking and Growth
LPU’s historic growth over the past two years has positioned her to continue to thrive in Christian higher education. In case you missed some of our favorite stats this year, check out the stories below!
Best College Ranking
We are still celebrating another milestone of academic and institutional achievement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. With notable improvements across key categories, it continues to be recognized as a leading Christian institution in the West—dedicated to affordability, excellence, and a transformative education that equips students to rise, serve, and lead.
Celebration of 48% Enrollment Growth Over Two Years!
Life Pacific University is experiencing record momentum, with 48% enrollment growth in just two years. Fueled by a hunger for God’s Spirit, new scholarships, and expansion to 17 micro campuses nationwide, LPU continues equipping leaders from certificates to doctorates.
8: New Educational Opportunities
LPU expanded educational opportunities this year to include more certificates, more webinars, and more programs than ever before. From the launching of the Doctor of Ministry in Pentecostal Leadership to hosting scores of webinars to enrich our students, partners, and alumni, our faculty, staff and leadership worked tirelessly to keep you “in the know”!
7: Warriors Rise: Year-End Highlights
LPU Athletics is closing out the fall semester with renewed momentum and standout achievements across multiple programs. From historic wins to impressive first-year coaching performances, the Warriors are entering the next phase of the year with confidence and a strong competitive edge. Read more here
6. Mission Trips
Our students were “on mission,” both on-campus and off-campus! Student teams were deployed to Africa, Europe, Latin America, and even the local inner city community. The result? Healings, salvations, and lives changed — including the lives of the students themselves. Our missions-minded ethos and roots were expressed so beautifully in 2025!
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- Romania
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- Puerto Rico
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- Kenya
5. Ginormous Generosity
LPU’s two fundraising campaigns of 2025 yielded a combined $225,000. This effort contributed to a total of over $2.46 million in donations received in 2025, including almost $1.7 million in grant funds received. We are exceedingly grateful for the generosity of our donors, and thankful most of all for our God who provides in every moment of need! Read this Giving Tuesday results article for more inspiring info about giving! Read more here.
 Giving Tuesday Surpasses $100K Goal The 8th annual Giving Tuesday campaign reached its $100,000 goal, and we are incredibly grateful. This milestone reflects transformed lives, faithful partnerships, and a community united to invest in the next generation of Christian leaders. From inspiring student testimonies to generous donors and church partners, this year’s campaign showed the power of saying “yes” to God’s calling. |  LPU Unveils Major Library Renovations to Support Student Success We were excited to announce the completion of major library renovations, made possible through a generous $100,000 Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant and a $175,000 award from the Darling Foundation. These enhancements create a dynamic space designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and student success. |
4. Proud Partnerships
Micro-site Campuses multiplied in 2025! From local churches excited to extend reach, to churches abroad looking to link arms, our partnership signings saw LPU leadership travel around the globe as we’ve continued to expand what it looks like to be a global university. Check out some of the partnerships we’ve added this year!
 | Serving Brazilian Churches of New England and Atlantic District Vice President Sara Huson recently formalized a new partnership on behalf of the university, welcoming Brazilian students who will be part of our newest church partnership micro-site. This new partnership is part of an ongoing effort to provide partnership and online learning resources to multiple nations and languages. Join us in celebrating LPU Global! | |
More about our partnerships
The Micro Campus model enables local churches to offer fully accredited, Christ-centered degree programs right in their own communities. Students remain connected to their church while receiving practical training and mentorship from trusted leaders. This approach blends classroom learning with hands-on ministry experience, preparing the next generation of leaders. As a Micro Campus partner, your church helps disciple, develop, and launch leaders who will make a lasting impact. Read more here.
3. Exciting Events
Commencement to Christmas Chapel, Late Night Breakfast to Back Porch Gang Reunion, there was so much to do, see and experience at LPU! Reminisce with us some of our most memorable moments! Which was your fave?
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- Late Night Breakfast
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- Late Night Breakfast
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- Christmas Chapel
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- Commencement Speaker, Christine Caine
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- Fall Play
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- Back Porch Gang reunited!
2. EFM College and LPU Integrate
Life Pacific University announced the integration of EFM College, a growing institution serving more than 200 students, within the next 12 months. The partnership unites two missionally aligned institutions committed to Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered education and will strengthen Spanish-language theological training while expanding global access to accredited programs.
1. Mission Matters Most Of All
Student stories illustrate the importance of staying true to our mission: the transformational development of students into leaders prepared to serve God EVERYWHERE! With Spiritual Formation and Student Development always at the forefront, LPU charges forward into 2026 with faith and fire to make each day a success for our students! Enjoy these teaser quotes from student features, or read their full stories online!
