Category: Academics

Digital Ministry Conference to Empower Organizations to Have a Successful Digital Presence
Kayla Mele — May 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On June 2-4, 2015, Biola University will host its annual Digital Ministry Conference, a gathering designed to provide...
Biola University Launches Historic $180 Million Comprehensive Campaign
A record $3.9 million raised at Conviction and Courage Gala in addition to $152 million already raised
Jenna Loumagne — May 09, 2015
Today, Biola University publicly launched the most ambitious fundraising effort in its history, a $180 million comprehensive campaign titled, “A...
Biola University Receives Historic $12 Million Gift for New Science Building
Long Beach resident Alton Lim makes largest donation in Biola’s history
Jason Newell — May 09, 2015
Biola University has received the largest donation in its 107-year history, a $12 million gift from Alton Lim of Long Beach, Calif., the...
Award-Winning Reporter Honored with Briner Impact Award at 2015 Biola Media Conference
Rachel Allan — April 29, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Saturday, May 2, Kim Lawton, esteemed reporter, producer, writer and editor, will be honored with the Briner Impact Award...
Professor and Alumnus Set Out to Change Baseball One Pitch at a Time
QOP: A revolutionary baseball pitch analysis system that could change the way the game is played
Joel Smith — April 13, 2015
Two Biolans may change the way baseball is played. After five years of analyzing more than 5 million pitches in Major League Baseball (MLB), Biola...
Biola Professor’s April Fools' Video Goes Viral
Video of math professor Matthew Weathers’ April Fools' in-class prank racks up more than 20 million views
Jenna Loumagne — April 08, 2015
Biola University professor Matthew Weathers has a penchant for fooling his students and subsequently making waves online. Most recently, his video...
Are You Ready To Defend Your Faith in the Spanish Community? Biola University hosts 36th annual Hispanic Conference
Joclyn Kirton — April 06, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — As the Hispanic population increases and Spanish-speaking churches are on the rise, there is a need for training on topics of...
What’s the Cost of Freedom? A Dialogue with Cornel West, Robert George and Rick Warren on Disagreement, Civility and Education
Staff — March 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Noted public intellectuals Cornel West and Robert George will participate in a public discussion moderated by Rick Warren on...
Professor Named Journalism Educator of the Year by the California Journalism Educators Coalition
Michael Longinow recognized for excellence as an educator at the annual Associated Collegiate Press West Coast Convention
Rachel Allan — March 16, 2015
Biola University journalism professor Michael Longinow was named the university division Journalism Educator of the Year by the California...
Master of Arts in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry Program to Launch Fall 2015
Hybrid, online and weekend courses in new program offer flexible scheduling for students
Rachel Allan — February 27, 2015
Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology will launch a Master of Arts Preaching and Pastoral Ministry (MAPPM) degree program this fall, a...
Newly Installed Sculpture Reflects University’s Focus on Faith and Art
Jenna Bartlo — February 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will officially celebrate its newest piece of public art — a twisting, bright red sculpture made from...
Master of Professional Accountancy Program to Begin in Fall 2015
Newest Biola graduate degree equips students for CPA requirements
Staff — February 13, 2015
Biola University will launch a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree this fall — a new graduate program designed to prepare students...
Cinema and Media Arts Showcase: Film Screenings for 2015
Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts department teams up with the Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts to present five films
Joclyn Kirton — February 13, 2015
With the Academy Awards just around the corner, Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts department is teaming up with the Center for Christianity Culture...
Focus on the Family President to Speak at Biola’s Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — December 04, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — President and CEO of Focus on the Family, Jim Daly, will give Biola University’s Fall Commencement address on Dec. 19, 2014....
Biola’s Student Newspaper Receives Prestigious National Award
The Chimes wins online Pacemaker award for second year in a row
Stephen Day — November 07, 2014
Biola University’s student newspaper, The Chimes, won the 2014 Online Pacemaker Award — the highest national award for student online publications...
Biola University Hosts First Annual Asian American Ministry Conference
Anita Wei — November 05, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The first annual Asian American Ministry Conference (AAMC) will be held at Biola University on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Asian...
A Weekend of Wonder
National composers conference draws composers from around the United States and Canada
Staff — November 03, 2014
Six weeks into the 2014 academic year, the Conservatory teamed together with the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers (CFAMC), Biola’s...
Biola’s Student Public Relations Society to Host Regional Conference in 2015
Public relations student group receives national awards and recognition
Lauren Frey — November 03, 2014
Biola University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has won the bid to host the PRSSA 2015 Regional Conference on Biola’s...
Biola Alumnus’ Innovative iPhone App Helps Students Learn Greek
Brent Wejrowski’s iPhone app almost ready for second release
Stephen Day — October 30, 2014
Former Greek-language student Brent Wejrowski (‘08) knows how difficult it is to learn the ancient language and to retain the linguistic skills...
Biola University Sponsors Leaders of Integrity Awards Luncheon
Lauren Frey — October 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is pleased to sponsor Ethical Edge’s Leaders of Integrity 6th Annual Awards Luncheon and musical celebration...
New Art Exhibit Explores Racial and Social Boundaries, Opens Today
Jeff Rau — October 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, the art exhibit I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me featuring new work by Los Angeles artist Nery Gabriel Lemus opens...
Biola Feature "Cicada" Wins Grand Jury Prize at Guam International Film Festival
Cinema & Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s "Cicada" continues its film festival tour as he works on his second feature project
Stephen Day — September 30, 2014
Biola University's student-produced feature film “Cicada” won the grand jury prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Guam International Film...
Professor Monica Cure on Postcards, Fulbright Research and Traveling the Globe
Jenna Bartlo — September 25, 2014
Professor Monica Cure may be an aficionado of postcards, but her credentials go past connoisseur or collector. As one that has traveled the globe...
New Political Science Department and Faculty Strengthens Major Opportunities for Students
Political science professor Scott Waller leads new department
Stephen Day — September 18, 2014
This fall, Biola University announces an independent Political Science department with an emphasis on providing greater resources and...
Biola Welcomes New Professors
Two deans and 22 new professors join the Biola community
Jenna Bartlo — August 28, 2014
Biola University’s faculty has grown by 24 this fall, including two new deans —Gary Lindblad, dean of Biola’s Crowell School of Business, and...