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Paralympian Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold at World Championships
The competition brought together more than 600 top Para athletes from 60 nations
Sarah Dougher — October 21, 2025
For alumna Morgan Stickney (B.S. ’23), perseverance and dedication are part of her daily routine. With gold and silver medals from the Paris 2024...
Ceramics Professor and Alumna Finds Biblical Truths on the Pottery Wheel
Laura Brand (B.S. ’02) is passionate about both teaching students and creating art that reflects her character
Sarah Dougher — September 29, 2025
“I think you have what it takes to be an artist, Laura.” This statement by longtime ɫ��ɫ��̳ art professor and recent faculty emeritus Dan...
Two Biola Student Films to Premiere on PBS SoCal Fine Cut Festival of Films
Fantasy film “Nod” and action film “Roman Candle: A Love Story” were created by Biola film and art students
Nate Bell — September 23, 2025
Two films by recent Snyder School of Cinema & Arts alumni are making their mainstage debut this week. PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship...
From Filmmaker to Matcha Connoisseur, Alumnus Says Biola Equipped Him to Step Into Callings With Courage
Alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) created the matcha tea brand, CHUH Matcha, alongside his wife, Chloe
Nate Bell — September 17, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) is more than a filmmaker. As executive producer and vice president of...
On and Off the Basketball Court, MBA Alumnus Pursues Excellence at ɫ��ɫ��̳ and Abroad
Myja White (MBA ’25) completed his MBA degree at the Crowell School of Business while playing professional basketball in Albania
Sarah Dougher — August 29, 2025
Waking up at 3:00 a.m. in Elbasan, Albania, alumnus Myja White (MBA ’25) opened his computer and logged onto a Zoom call. On the other side of the...
More than $3.9 Million Given to the Biola Fund
Celebrating a long legacy of generosity at ɫ��ɫ��̳
Amy Weaver — August 27, 2025
The ɫ��ɫ��̳ community’s legacy of generosity continues to make a powerful impact. This past fiscal year, more than $3.9 million was given...
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumnus Releases Pixel-Art Style Video Game
Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) worked alongside a music composer, a sound designer and a programmer to make his vision of the game Taria & Como come to life
Nate Bell — August 27, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) is an independent artist whose work has taken many forms: storyboards,...
Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink
Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family
Sarah Dougher — August 08, 2025
Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) would watch lectures, read books and write discussion posts when he returned from work. Balancing being a...
The Pixar Plan: Alumna Hannah Chu’s (B.A. ’15) Road to the Animation Studio
Chu credits the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for teaching her both technical film and interpersonal skills
Sarah Dougher — August 01, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and Torrey Honors College alumna Hannah Chu (B.A. ’15) knew that working for Pixar Animation Studios was...
Biola Alumnus Plays Integral Role in Building Aircraft
Cory Cress’ (’07) career in aerospace has given him an appreciation for the meticulous nature of airplane production and also for the values instilled in him during his time at Biola
Biola Staff — June 20, 2025
As a procurement strategist at a top aerospace company, alumnus Cory Cress (’07) has helped source some of the most important materials on a...
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Debut New Film in Hollywood
Alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) used the skills they learned at Biola to create the dramatic film “Do No Harm”
Nate Bell — June 13, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) have been friends since college and are currently...
From Childhood Dream to Community Voice, Alumna Hunter Elyse (’18) Finds Her Purpose in Journalism
Now anchoring in Oklahoma City, the alumna has also reported news in Los Angeles and Louisiana
Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025
For alumna Hunter Elyse (B.A. ’18), the dream of being a news anchor started long before attending ɫ��ɫ��̳ to earn a degree in broadcast...
Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from Biola
Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
It was Commencement at ɫ��ɫ��̳ in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...
Biola Alumnus Achieves Success in Aerospace Industry
Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) landed job at Northrop Grumman after completing Biola’s 3+2 engineering program
Katelyn Ho — April 22, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ alumnus Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) has found success at Northrop Grumman, a leading company in the aerospace industry. Nearing his...
Biola Brews Up Something Special with Alumni Coffee Collaboration
Alumni Andrew Phillips (B.A. ’03, M.A. ’08) and Nathan Tourtellotte (B.A. ’04) are bringing their signature coffee blend to Biola
Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2025
“Welcome to the process” painted in white on a dark wall welcomes guests into a Long Beach coffee shop. The aroma of roasted coffee beans permeates...
Biola Alumni Are Crashing the Super Bowl
Nate Norell (’18) won the Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” commercial contest
Sarah Dougher — February 03, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumni will be taking center stage during the Super Bowl commercials on Sunday, Feb....
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Student Film Nominated for College Television Emmy® Award
“A Lovely Ending,” is a comedic romance film about how two friends reevaluate their friendship due to an incoming asteroid
Sarah Dougher — January 24, 2025
Three Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts students and alumni have been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 44th College...
Biola Alumni on Their Way to Crash the Super Bowl
The Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” commercial contest finalists have a chance to win $1 million and for their ad to air during the Super Bowl
Sarah Dougher — January 16, 2025
Alumni from the ɫ��ɫ��̳ Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts have a chance to steal the Super Bowl spotlight – during the commercial...
Alumna Wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for New Children’s Book
Marie Chan (’00) wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for "Mamie Takes a Stand"
Grace McBride — December 12, 2024
ɫ��ɫ��̳ alumna Marie Chan (’00) is a recipient of the 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for her new children’s book, ...
Two Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Elevate to New Levels
Kenny Ryan (’06) and Jacob Roman (’07) wrote post-apocalyptic thriller film “Elevation,” released in theaters November 8
Nate Bell — November 12, 2024
Elevation, a post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller starring Anthony Mackie, is the first feature film written by Snyder School of Cinema &...
Alumnus Credits Biola for His Transformation into a God-fearing Healthcare Professional
Miguel Abascal (’23) found his way into healthcare with the guidance of supportive professors and community
Katelyn Ho — November 07, 2024
From an early age, alumnus Miguel Abascal (’23) saw how the power of medicine displayed the love of God. Raised by missionary parents overseas in...
Student Film Is Selected as Finalist in Fine Cut Festival of Films
The short film, “One of My Own,” will air on PBS SoCal Plus on October 9
Nate Bell — October 07, 2024
One of My Own, a ɫ��ɫ��̳ student film written and directed by cinema and media arts major Analei Song ('23), has been playing the...
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold and Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics
The bilateral amputee swimmer broke a Paralympic record for the 400-meter freestyle race
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) blew the competition out of the water at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Winning gold in the 400-meter freestyle S7,...
Alumna Inspires Many on What It Is to be Truly Healthy
Jana Le Roux (’24) is not losing heart while undergoing cancer treatment
Sarah Dougher — July 12, 2024
Author’s note: On November 13, 2024, after experiencing complications from cancer, Jana Weyers (Le Roux) passed away. ɫ��ɫ��̳ held a...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Congratulates 2024 Graduates
Social media mogul and Biola alumnus Zach King (’12) delivers Commencement address
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2024
More than 1,100 graduates celebrated their graduation at ɫ��ɫ��̳ on May 3 and 4. For many, it was the first chance they had to cross the...