Category: Academics

Torrey Honors Institute Professor Awarded International Essay Prize
Mark Makin’s essay brings a new approach to the doctrine of eternal generation and wins essay prize
Daryn Daniels — March 15, 2016
Biola University's Torrey Honors Institute Professor, Mark Makin (’07), is the recipient of this year’s Metaphysics of Entanglement Essay Prize by...
Biola Breaks Ground on $63 Million Center for Science, Technology and Health
New hub for science, technology and health will champion Biola’s vision to equip the next generation of STEM majors
Drew Mattocks — February 26, 2016
Today, Biola University broke ground on the new Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, which is slated to open in 2018....
Biola Media Event Series Announces Event with Sundance Institute
Jenna Loumagne — February 23, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Feb. 27, Biola University Cinema and Media Arts will launch the new Biola Media Event Series — the restructured Biola Media...
Biola University Announces Partnership with Praxis Academy
Jenna Loumagne — February 23, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s Crowell School of Business is pleased to announce a partnership with Praxis Academy for 2016. Praxis...
Biola’s Crowell School of Business to Partner with Praxis Academy
Partnership provides new opportunities for students and Biola community
Jenna Loumagne — February 23, 2016
Biola University’s Crowell School of Business is pleased to announce a partnership with Praxis Academy for 2016. Praxis Academy, a venture group...
Biola University Announces Biola Media Conference Restructure
Jenna Loumagne — February 22, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The annual Biola Media Conference (BMC) will undergo an enlivening restructure this year in order to better serve, encourage...
Fire Department Given Rare Training Opportunity Due to Demolition at Biola University
Jenna Loumagne — January 11, 2016
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Firefighters rarely have an opportunity to practice crucial field tactics until a fire actually occurs. This week, the Los...
Mandatory Academic Advising Makes Positive Impact
New process clarifies graduation requirements for students
Brittney Morales — December 22, 2015
Since mandatory academic advising was implemented at Biola University a little more than a year ago, students are reporting positive results. The...
Finalists Announced for Biola University’s First-Ever Startup Competition
Jenna Loumagne — December 08, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Six finalists have been announced for Biola University’s first-ever startup competit ion , hosted by Biola’s Crowell School of...
Donors Help Biola Surpass Giving Tuesday Goal to Support Scholarships
100 percent of funds raised will go toward student scholarships in the 2016-2017 school year
Jenna Loumagne — December 02, 2015
Millions around the world participate in “Giving Tuesday,” an annual day dedicated to give back to worthwhile causes. On Dec. 1, 2015, Biola...
Biola Announces a New School of Science, Technology and Health
School will be housed in the new Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health
Brenda Velasco — November 16, 2015
Biola University is pleased to announce the establishment of a new school — School of Science, Technology and Health — effective summer 2016. The...
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Biola University
Aaron Barrett — November 11, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Influential Los Angeles pastor Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. will give Biola University’s 2015 fall commencement address at the...
Faculty Spotlight: Joanne Jung
Professor Joanne Jung shares about her new book, "Character Formation in Online Education"
Jenna Loumagne — November 06, 2015
Biola University professor Joanne Jung challenges the status quo of online education with her new book “Character Formation in Online Education: A...
Journalism and Integrated Media Major Ranked Among Top Programs in the Nation
USA Today recognizes Biola as a top journalism school
Olivia Bersin — October 27, 2015
Biola University’s journalism and integrated media program was ranked among the top journalism programs in the country in a recent ranking of...
The Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif. will Host Biola University’s Second National Campaign Tour Event
Jenna Loumagne — October 08, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Biola University will host its second event of a national campaign tour for The Campaign for Biola University this Friday,...
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The first-ever Biola Startup Competition, hosted by Biola University’s Crowell School of Business, launched this fall, giving...
Biola Kicks off Campaign National Tour in Newport Beach
A fifteen city tour begins for Biola's comprehensive campaign, A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage: The Campaign for Biola
Cambria Aviles — September 29, 2015
Approximately 100 Biola University alumni, parents and staff gathered at the Newport Beach Civic Center in Newport Beach, Calif. to kick off the...
A Bright Future for Music Education
How Biola is shaping the next generation of music teachers
Staff — September 22, 2015
A common concern of prospective students is that music programs are being cut from schools and there is no future for music teachers. But this...
New Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement Announced
Pamela Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at Biola
Jenna Loumagne — September 15, 2015
Pamela Christian has been appointed Biola University’s Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement. She will oversee Multi-ethnic...
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Students and alumni invited to enter Biola’s first annual competition for capital to launch a new business
Olivia Bersin — September 14, 2015
The first annual Biola Startup Competition, hosted by Biola University’s Crowell School of Business, will launch this month giving students and...
Biola University Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance Biola’s Talbot School of Theology ’s...
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2015
From gourmet food trucks to 18th century British literature, Biola’s new faculty bring a diverse set of experience to the classroom
Jenna Loumagne — August 28, 2015
Biola University welcomes 30 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Faculty Spotlight: Greg Peters
The Story of Monasticism: A Q&A with Greg Peters on his new book
Quinn Clark and Jenna Loumagne — August 27, 2015
Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a retreat from the world or a shirking of the call to the Great Commision. But...
Biola Named a “Best In The West” College by The Princeton Review
Annual rankings honor Biola for its academic excellence
Jenna Loumagne — August 18, 2015
Biola University is one of the best colleges in the West according to newly released college rankings from The Princeton Review . Biola is one of...
Baroness Addresses Graduates at Spring 2015 Commencement
Nearly 1,000 undergraduates and graduates received their diplomas
Mystiana Victorino — May 25, 2015
F or the first time in Biola University’s history, a b aroness addressed graduates at the 2015 Spring Commencement ceremonies. Approximately 227...