Posts by Sarah Dougher

Sarah Dougher

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Nursing Alumna in Israel to Help Provide Lifesaving Healthcare to Children
Bethany Harper (’20) is working with the nonprofit Shevet Achim to serve children from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Northern Iraq and Syria
Sarah Dougher — February 20, 2024
The dire situation in Gaza and the West Bank is rightfully in the spotlight, but for Biola University alumna, Bethany Harper (’20), her eyes were...
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Biola Welcomes Back Alumnus Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address
With over 130 million social media followers, King enchants global audiences with his “magical” video content
Sarah Dougher — February 19, 2024
Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver Biola University’s Spring 2024 commencement address at...
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Biola University Installs Dr. Ed Stetzer as Dean of Talbot School of Theology
“Pray we make much of Jesus today.”
Sarah Dougher — February 13, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, Dr. Ed Stetzer was formally inaugurated as the seventh dean of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. For the...
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Social Media Mogul Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater, Biola University
Sarah Dougher — February 12, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver Biola University’s Spring 2024...
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Biola University to Host LA County Fire Department Personnel Training
Sarah Dougher — January 29, 2024
With the imminent demolition of some older buildings on Biola University’s campus, The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) is presented with...
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Biola Students Turning Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Forty-nine Biola University students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around...
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Biola Students Turn Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Students lead the way in building leadership skills by talking politics with a stranger
Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024
Forty-nine Biola University students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around civil discourse....
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Biola to Welcome New Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing
Sarah Dougher — January 11, 2024
Biola University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Harrison as the new Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing....
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Biola in Top Six NCAA DII Schools to Receive Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence
The recognition is awarded to only 44 Division II schools that have achieved an academic success rate of 90% or higher
Sarah Dougher — December 20, 2023
Biola University is one of the top six NCAA Division II schools to earn the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, earning a 98% in Academic...
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Biola University Professors Develop Orphan Gene-Finding Search Engine: De Novo Gene Discoveries
Sarah Dougher — November 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A newly developed search engine — ORFanID — makes identifying orphan genes more accessible than ever to life scientists,...
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Biola to Close Undergraduate Intercultural Studies Program and Move Graduate Programs under Talbot School of Theology
Sarah Dougher — November 15, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In response to declining enrollment in its courses, Biola University has decided to close the B.A. in Intercultural Studies...
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Biola Launches Mental Health and the Church Initiative
Dr. Chris Adams’ research is helping serve the initiative with mental health resources for clergy members
Sarah Dougher — October 23, 2023
Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology launched a Mental Health and the Church Initiative this year to address how the enduring mental...
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Biola Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Since the Pandemic
Bold faith for a bright future: Biola aims to prepare the next generation of leaders
Sarah Dougher — September 22, 2023
Biola University welcomed its largest incoming class this fall since the pandemic, surpassing enrollment goals. Over 5,000 students are enrolled at...
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U.S. News Names Biola University a 2024 Best National University
Biola is recognized on three special recognition lists including Best Undergraduate Teaching and Best Undergraduate Psychology programs
Sarah Dougher, Jenna Loumagne — September 18, 2023
Biola University is one of America’s top universities, according to U.S. News and World Report , landing in the top tier of “Best National...
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Biola University to Welcome First-Year Students Concierge Style
Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — To ease move-in stress for new Biola University students, the college is implementing a new style of welcoming incoming...
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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 Biola University, will be awarded the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)...
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Biola Campus Media Publications Awarded Two First Prize Recognitions
The Point Magazine and The Chimes won multiple awards for 2022 editions
Sarah Dougher — June 23, 2023
Two of Biola University’s student media outlets — The Point Magazine and The Chimes newspaper — received awards from the California College Media...
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B.S. in Robotics Degree to Equip Students with Hands-On Training
School of Science, Technology and Health to launch new program in Fall 2023
Sarah Dougher — June 13, 2023
Robotic contraptions in daily life often go unnoticed. It is easy to forget that a pool sweep or an automatic, cordless vacuum are actually robots...
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School of Science, Technology and Health Establishes Endowed Chair Position
New Division of Technology to elevate Biola as leader in technological education
Sarah Dougher — May 31, 2023
The fields of computer science, engineering, math and robotics are growing exponentially in today’s rapidly evolving technological world. According...
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Biola University 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 Biola University graduates from enthusiastically crossing the stage to receive their...
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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, Biola University awarded Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George with the honor of the ninth annual Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award....
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Dr. Matthew J. Hall Formally Installed as Biola University 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...
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Active Shooter Training Drill to Happen at Biola University
Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...
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Biola Alumnus Leads Long Beach Rescue Mission
Jeff Levine (B.A. ’13) is using his Bible, Theology and Ministry degree to serve the Long Beach community
Sarah Dougher — November 22, 2022
Some callings seem to be magnetic. After 12 years of service as a chaplain and program director at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Jeff Levine (B.A....
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Research Explores Healing Power in Gratitude to God
Sarah Dougher — November 07, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Why is gratitude, and gratitude to God specifically, vital for flourishing and resilience in a changing and challenging world?...