Presbyterian Mission Agency college students Archives

Big decisions along the border

Posted February 24th, 2021

Two college students who participated in a border ministry event in 2o19 found that the biggest impact came within themselves, and they responded by dedicating their lives to serving others.

Presbyterian couple advocating for student athletes’ rights featured in HBO documentary

Posted October 2nd, 2018

When Presbyterian pastor the Rev. Dr. Marcia Mount Shoop saw the premiere of Student Athlete in New York City over the weekend, with her husband, John Shoop, she felt incredibly sad — yet hopeful.

Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities expands reach

Posted June 9th, 2017

When you talk to Jeff Arnold, executive director of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU), you can’t help but feel optimistic. Following the organization’s annual Presidents’ Conference, his view is that faith-based affiliations among Presbyterian schools are getting stronger and growing due to the strength of connections offered by the APCU.

Minute for Mission: University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Posted December 8th, 2016

If it’s true—according to a children’s hymn—that “all God’s creatures got a place in the choir,” then Caleb Chincoya is an overachiever. The multi-talented 21-year-old college senior takes up at least five spots—playing guitar, bass, congas, drums, and piano—in the band.