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ɫ��ɫ��̳’s First-Year Experience Rooted in a Strong Biblical Foundation
With small-group meetings and intentional faculty connections, first-year students engage in biblical guidance and Christ-centered friendships from the very beginning
Sarah Dougher — November 19, 2025
The first-year experience for students at ɫ��ɫ��̳ is crafted with care, intentionality and a strong biblical foundation. Before they even...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Reports Largest Incoming Class in Six Years
Enrollment growth across undergraduate and graduate programs reflects Biola’s Christ-centered mission, academic excellence and expanding global reach
Brenda Velasco — November 11, 2025
This fall, ɫ��ɫ��̳ welcomed its largest incoming class since 2019, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth across undergraduate,...
WalletHub Ranks ɫ��ɫ��̳ #184 out of 791 Higher Education Institutions Nationwide
Biola is the top-ranked school in California that is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
Sarah Dougher — October 28, 2025
WalletHub’s 2026 College and University Rankings recognized ɫ��ɫ��̳ for its campus safety efforts and overall campus experience this...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Awarded $1.36 Million Federal TRIO Grant to Support Underserved Students
The funding will boost retention and graduation rates among first-generation students, low-income students and students with disabilities
Katelin Lee — October 21, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been awarded a $1.36 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase accessibility to support services for...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Strengthened By 18 New Faculty Members
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas, including artificial intelligence, design, psychology and engineering
Sarah Dougher — October 13, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ welcomes 18 new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. The new faculty joined Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology,...
ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Torrey Memorial Bible Conference is 90 Years Young
This year’s conference theme, “Childlike,” is addressing a culture obsessed with acceleration, so we slowed down to look back on how Torrey Conference all began
Sarah Dougher — October 08, 2025
The Torrey Memorial Bible Conference is a steadfast tradition at ɫ��ɫ��̳. What was sometimes known as “Torrey Week,” the conference was...
Largest Gift in ɫ��ɫ��̳’s History Brings More Than $40 Million to Advance Christian Tech Education
The gift will benefit student scholarships, new equipment and allow for the construction of two state-of-the-art engineering garages
Biola Staff — October 08, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ will be the beneficiary of the largest gift in its 117-year history — a transformational gift of more than $40 million made...
U.S. News & World Report Ranks ɫ��ɫ��̳ Among Top National Universities in America
The organization recognizes Biola on notable lists for a premier first-year experience, student accessibility and top undergraduate psychology and nursing programs
Sarah Dougher — September 23, 2025
Recognized for its outstanding first-year experience and extraordinary academic quality, ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been credited as one of the nation’s...
Niche.com Ranks ɫ��ɫ��̳ as Number One Christian College in California
Biola has also been recognized as a top university in America by Forbes and Money.com
Sarah Dougher — September 17, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been recognized as the number one Christian college in California by Niche.com , a reputable online resource that helps...
Biola Grieves Passing of Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Brenda Velasco — September 01, 2025
John Ojeisekhoba Sr., Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety at ɫ��ɫ��̳, passed away from apparent cardiac arrest, university...
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...
From the Car to the Dorm Room: ɫ��ɫ��̳ to Move In Students Concierge Style
Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Students move into ɫ��ɫ��̳ on Friday, August 29, 2025, and their only job is to arrive ready for a momentous day....
Crowell School of Business Approaches AI with a Kingdom Focus
Biola’s Adaptive MBA and AI Lab equip students with the skills and wisdom to lead in tech-forward industries
Sarah Dougher — July 22, 2025
AI is becoming a household term. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an instrument used on a daily basis. Things are moving at a high speed and Biola...
First Private University to Earn Accreditation for New Early Childhood Credential
The School of Education received a $250,000 grant toward student scholarships and curriculum development for a new credential
Sarah Dougher — June 17, 2025
ɫ��ɫ��̳ is one of only eight of the over 750 universities in California to offer the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist...
Advice a Biola Professor Gave to the Class of 2025
Kenneth Way — June 02, 2025
On May 9 and 10, 2025, Biola hosted the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremonies whereProfessor and Chair of Old Testament and Semitics Dr. Kenneth Way...
La Mirada Named Best College Town in Southern California
The city was ranked for its affordability, livability and education
Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025
Excellence is not just in the ɫ��ɫ��̳ classroom — it is also in the community. La Mirada, the city where Biola is located, was recently...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Celebrates Class of 2025
Over 1,000 graduates crossed the stage at commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10
Sarah Dougher — May 13, 2025
The unusual May heat did not limit the pomp and circumstance at ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Commencement Ceremonies on May 9 and 10, where over 1,000...
Over 1,000 ɫ��ɫ��̳ Graduates to Earn Degrees
Sarah Dougher — May 06, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ will host nearly 10,000 guests for its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May...
Biola Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney
Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The ɫ��ɫ��̳ community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...
Biola Earns Recognition in the Carnegie Foundation 2025 Classifications for Institutional Excellence and Student Success
Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Institutional...
Six Incoming Biola Students Earn Full-Tuition Scholarship
Trustee Scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, community contribution and Christian maturity
Sarah Dougher — April 22, 2025
A new full-tuition scholarship — the Trustee Scholarship — has been awarded to six incoming ɫ��ɫ��̳ students who exemplify academic...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Remembers Former First Lady Anna Belle Cook (’55)
Anna Belle and her husband Clyde Cook had profound influence on Biola, its mission and vision for 25 years
Sarah Dougher — April 14, 2025
Anna Belle Cook (Lund, ’55), the former first lady of ɫ��ɫ��̳, wife of Biola’s seventh president Dr. Clyde Cook (B.A. ’57, M.Div. ’60,...
Tim and Kathy Keller Honored with the 11th Annual Charles W. Colson Award
The Kellers’ lifelong commitment to gospel ministry was honored during the award ceremony
Katelyn Ho — April 14, 2025
Christian author, apologist and pastor Timothy Keller and his wife Kathy Keller are the joint recipients of ɫ��ɫ��̳’s 2025Charles W....
Tim and Kathy Keller to Receive Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Katelyn Ho — April 03, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Timothy “Tim” Keller and his wife Kathy are the joint recipients of ɫ��ɫ��̳’s 2025 Charles W. Colson Award for...
Biola Missions Conference Renamed After Clyde and Anna Belle Cook
The annual largest student-led missions conference in the world now honors Biola’s seventh president and first lady
Biola Staff — March 19, 2025
The legacy of ɫ��ɫ��̳’s seventh president, missionary and founder of Biola’s former intercultural studies school was honored today during...