Notable Alumni of Azusa Pacific University

Hailemariam Desalegn 1965–

Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Coleman Young II 1984–

Detroit city councilman and former Michigan state senator

Also attended: San Bernardino Valley College, Wayne State University

George Runner 1952–

California Board of Equalization politician

Also attended: University of Redlands

Spouse: Sharon Runner (Antelope Valley Community College District)

Susan Bonilla 1960–

Democratic member of the California State Assembly

Paul Cameron 1939–

Psychologist known for claims about homosexuality

Also attended: California State University-Los Angeles, University of Colorado Boulder

Colleen Ballinger 1986–

Comedian and YouTuber known for Miranda Sings

Spouse: Erik Stocklin (Southern Connecticut State University, Circle in the Square Theatre School)

Scheana Shay 1985–

Television personality, original cast member of Vanderpump Rules

Patrick Brennan 1972–

American actor

Robert DeLong 1986–

Electronic musician and producer

Vicki Vann 1980–

American country singer-songwriter and businesswoman

Also attended: Occidental College, Pasadena City College

Trever O'Brien 1984–

American actor and guitarist

Regina Zernay Roberts

Singer-songwriter, lead singer of Detroit Diesel Power

Malynda Hale 1986–

Singer, actor and political activist

Bryan Clay 1980–

Decathlete and 2008 Olympic champion

Fatima Yusuf 1971–

Nigerian sprinter who mainly ran the 400 metres

Innocent Egbunike 1961–

Nigerian sprinter

Davidson Ezinwa 1971–

Nigerian sprinter and Olympic relay silver medalist

Sibling: Osmond Ezinwa (Azusa Pacific University)

Osmond Ezinwa 1971–

Nigerian sprinter, 1992 Olympic relay silver medalist

Sibling: Davidson Ezinwa (Azusa Pacific University)

Dave Johnson 1963–

Olympic decathlete

Vivian Chukwuemeka 1975–

Nigerian shot putter

Julie Ertel 1972–

Water polo player and Olympic silver medalist

Also attended: University of California-San Diego

John C. Maxwell 1947–

Leadership author, speaker and pastor

Also attended: Fuller Theological Seminary, Ohio Christian University

John F. MacArthur 1939–2025

Baptist pastor and theologian

Also attended: Biola University, Bob Jones University

Dan Barker 1949–

Atheist activist and musician

Spouse: Annie Laurie Gaylor (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Jack W. Hayford 1934–2023

Pentecostal minister, author and songwriter

Also attended: Life Pacific University