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Biola Grieves Passing of Professor Alina Beary
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2023
Dr. Alina Beary, professor of Torrey Honors College at ɫ��ɫ��̳, died after a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident, university leaders...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ to Welcome First-Year Students Concierge Style
Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — To ease move-in stress for new ɫ��ɫ��̳ students, the college is implementing a new style of welcoming incoming...
President Barry H. Corey to Receive Esteemed Campus Safety Award
Corey will be the first ever college president to receive the president’s award from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
Sarah Dougher — June 28, 2023
Dr. Barry H. Corey, President of ɫ��ɫ��̳, will be awarded the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)...
Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba Appointed to Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council
Jenna Loumagne — June 22, 2023
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas appointed ɫ��ɫ��̳ Campus Safety Chief and Vice President John...
Biola Remembers Tennis Coach Dee Henry
Coach Henry lived by the motto, “Here to serve”
Jenna Loumagne — June 21, 2023
ɫ��ɫ��̳ is grieved to share that Dee Henry, a treasured faculty emeritus and former head tennis coach, passed away on Sunday, June 11. Dee...
Biola Welcomes Marketing Leader at Meta to Board of Trustees
Alumna Monica Busch (’07) appointed to board
Ryan Wingert — June 08, 2023
Alumna Monica Busch (’07) was appointed to ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Board of Trustees this May. Busch, Marketing Leader at Meta, will bring experience...
Biola to Revitalize the Academic Programs under the Cook School of Intercultural Studies and Close the Cook School
The programs will be relocated to other schools or entities within Biola
Brenda Velasco — May 26, 2023
After more than 10 years of enrollment challenges, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies will close after the 2023-2024 academic year and the...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Names School of Cinema and Media Arts in Honor of In-N-Out Burger Founders
New scholarship will help make it possible for foster and at-risk youth to study film at Biola
Brenda Velasco — May 26, 2023
ɫ��ɫ��̳ will name its top-ranked film school the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts in tribute to Esther L. Snyder, co-founder of...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Celebrates Class of 2023 Graduates
YouVersion Bible App Founder Bobby Gruenewald delivered the keynote address
Sarah Dougher — May 10, 2023
Unusually chilly La Mirada May evenings did not deter 840 ɫ��ɫ��̳ graduates from enthusiastically crossing the stage to receive their...
YouVersion Bible App Founder to Speak at ɫ��ɫ��̳ Commencement
Ryan Wingert — May 03, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Bobby Gruenewald, pastor, founder and CEO of the successful YouVersion Bible App, will be the keynote speaker at Biola...
Paralympic Gold Medalist Morgan Stickney Persevered to Graduate College
Charlotte McKinley — April 26, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — After seven years, countless surgeries and perseverance through suffering, Tokyo 2021 Paralympian Morgan Stickney will graduate...
Dr. Robert P. George Honored with the Ninth Annual Chuck W. Colson Award
George’s dedication to his faith throughout his life and work was honored during the award ceremony
Sarah Dougher — April 18, 2023
Today, ɫ��ɫ��̳ awarded Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George with the honor of the ninth annual Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award....
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Appoints Former Amazon Vice President as Dean of Crowell School of Business
Biola Staff — April 13, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Author and former Amazon and General Motors executive Dr. Michael Arena will assume the role of Dean of ɫ��ɫ��̳’s...
Dr. Robert P. George to be Awarded the Ninth Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
George was chosen for his contributions in philosophy, law, bioethics and civil liberties
Ryan Wingert — March 29, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George, a legal scholar, has been selected to be the 2023 recipient of the Charles W. Colson Conviction...
Dr. Matthew J. Hall Formally Installed as ɫ��ɫ��̳ Provost and Senior Vice President
Hall addressed the Biola community about how now is a thrilling time to be a Christian
Sarah Dougher, Charlotte McKinley — March 08, 2023
“If you haven’t noticed, these are especially perilous times for Christian higher education,” said Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Provost and Senior Vice...
Theology Professor Wins Christianity Today 2023 Book Award
Dr. Uche Anizor’s Book on Apathy won the Christian Living and Spiritual Formation award
Charlotte McKinley — March 01, 2023
Dr. Uche Anizor, professor of theology at Talbot School of Theology, recently received the honor of Christianity Today’s 2023 Book Award. His book,...
Talbot Launches Online Masters Degree in Classical Theology
Working professionals can now apply for the online, Socratic-style 36-credit program.
Charlotte McKinley — February 23, 2023
ɫ��ɫ��̳’s Talbot School of Theology launched a fully online version of their Master of Arts in Classical Theology to provide working...
Active Shooter Training Drill to Happen at ɫ��ɫ��̳
Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Celebrates the Class of 2022 at the Last Fall Commencement
Hollywood producer Karen Covell addressed graduates with wisdom on following God’s dreams
Charlotte McKinley — December 21, 2022
Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage at ɫ��ɫ��̳’s commencement ceremonies last week. The ceremonies marked the very last commencement...
Biola to Discontinue Two Academic Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ will discontinue one undergraduate program and one graduate program — B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ will Phase Out Eight Online Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ɫ��ɫ��̳ will discontinue eight of the 11 undergraduate online programs — B.S. in Organizational Leadership, Public...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ To Host its Last Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Emily Marsh — December 13, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The ɫ��ɫ��̳ final Fall Commencement is being held on Friday, Dec. 16, featuring film producer and visionary Karen...
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Upholds 39 Year Tradition with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Emily Marsh — November 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The beloved 39-year-old ɫ��ɫ��̳ tradition of the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is upon the community once again....
Office of Hispanic Services is Ready to Serve the Biola Community
Alumna and Director of Hispanic Services, Erika Sanchez, aims to serve Hispanic students and families
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2022
ɫ��ɫ��̳ Director of Hispanic Services, alumna Erika Sanchez (’13) attended ɫ��ɫ��̳ as a first-generation student. Graduating with...
U.S. News Ranks ɫ��ɫ��̳ in Top Tier of America’s 2023 Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on six special recognition lists including Best Value Schools and Best Undergraduate Teaching
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2022
Once again, ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the highest tier of the “best national universities”...