Category: University News

Alumnus John Thune Voted as Senate Majority Leader
The South Dakota senator will replace current Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell
Sarah Dougher — November 13, 2024
Biola University alumnus Senator John Thune (’83) is the next United States Senate Majority Leader. He will replace Senator Mitch McConnell, who...
Biola Grieves Passing of Professor Phil Woodward
The beloved professor of accounting taught at Biola for over 34 years
Biola Staff — November 11, 2024
Phil Woodward, professor at Biola University, passed away after courageously battling cancer, university leaders announced Monday, November 11,...
Biola Keeps Moving FirstGen Forward
For the fourth consecutive year, Biola has been recognized as a FirstGen Forward Network Institution
Sarah Dougher — November 08, 2024
Biola University has once again been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network, a national organization focused on engaging and empowering higher...
Biola University to Host Love La Mirada Serve Day
Sarah Dougher — October 17, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Nestled in the heart of La Mirada sits Biola University, the Christian university known for being the number one university to...
Biola Names Historic Conference after Biola’s 7th President and Former First Lady
The largest student-led missions conference named Clyde and Anna Belle Cook Missions Conference
Brenda Velasco — September 16, 2024
Biola University’s student-led missions conference — which is the largest of its kind in the world — will be named after Biola’s seventh president...
Lights, Camera, Action: Biola Breaks Ground on New Film Studio Facility
In-N-Out Burger® founding family honored at the historic ceremony
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
Biola University is leaning into the commitment made nearly 50 years ago when the university began teaching radio, television and film classes in...
Honoring Ethel Maude Lee, A Dedicated Biola Bible Woman
Sutherland Auditorium is being renamed to Ethel Lee Memorial Auditorium
Sarah Dougher — September 06, 2024
Bible Woman, Bible scholar, dedicated Christ follower, teacher and friend: Ethel Maude Lee’s rich history is being preserved at Biola University....
Biola Welcomes Over 1,600 Students to the Community
President Barry H. Corey welcomed the Biola community in Convocation chapel with a message to kickoff the chapel theme, “Compelled”
Sarah Dougher — September 05, 2024
Lively worship led by Biola University gospel choir director and American Idol top 12 finalist Roman Collins ushered Biola students, staff and...
Biola University Film Studio, Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family, Set to Break Ground
Sarah Dougher — August 27, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will break ground on a state-of-the-art 45,463 square-foot studio facility on Friday, Sept. 6. Made possible...
Not Your Average Drive-Thru: Biola University’s Concierge Move-In Experience
Sarah Dougher — August 23, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The move-in experience for incoming freshmen at Biola University on Friday, August 30, 2024 will bring families from the car...
Winsome Conviction Project Engages D.C. Leaders on How to Foster Unity
Professors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer advocate for Christian communicators in the political landscape
Katelyn Ho — August 08, 2024
“Today, 98% of Americans state that incivility is a threat to this country,” said Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, Biola University professor of communication. “...
Biola University Congratulates 2024 Graduates
Social media mogul and Biola alumnus Zach King (’12) delivers Commencement address
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2024
More than 1,100 graduates celebrated their graduation at Biola University on May 3 and 4. For many, it was the first chance they had to cross the...
Biola University Class of 2024: Their First Graduation
Sarah Dougher — April 19, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On May 3 and 4, over 1,000 graduates will receive their diploma from Biola University. For many undergraduate students, this...
Biola University Appoints New Vice President of Advancement
David Vazquez will assume the position beginning on June 1
Sarah Dougher — April 11, 2024
Yesterday, Biola University announced the appointment of David Vazquez as its new Vice President for Advancement. Vazquez will transition out of...
Biola Honors Rev. Andy Bales with Tenth Annual Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage
Honored during Missions Conference, Bales embodies the Great Commission in his daily work
Sarah Dougher — March 21, 2024
Today, the former CEO of Union Rescue Mission, Reverend Andy Bales, received the tenth annual Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage....
Biola University Marks 116th Birthday by Serving Downtown LA
Biola students serve at MacArthur Park with the Dream Center
Jalin Cerillo — March 11, 2024
Biola University celebrated its 116th birthday with a number of events, including serving those experiencing homelessness in downtown Los Angeles....
URM’s Rev. Andy Bales to Receive Biola University Award for Profound Impact on Skid Row
Grace Morales — March 04, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Former CEO of Union Rescue Mission, Reverend Andy Bales, is the 2024 recipient of Biola University’s Charles W. Colson Award...
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...
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...
Biola University to Host Spring 2024 Career Expo
Jalin Cerillo — February 05, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — More than 40 employers from across Southern California will be on Biola University’s campus this Wednesday for the university’s...
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...
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....
Biola Listed as Most Comprehensively Christian University in North America
Out of 562 Christian colleges and universities, Biola leads the way in making Christian faith central to the collegiate experience and student success
Biola Staff — December 07, 2023
Biola University scores highest of the 562 Christian colleges and universities in North America for making Christian faith central to its identity,...
The Vision of Isaiah to Lead Biola’s 2023 Advent Project
Reina Lee — November 28, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s 2023 Advent Project will begin on Saturday, December 2, launching the 11th anniversary of the Biola Advent...
Ring in the Holiday Season with Biola’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Jenna Mindel — November 27, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — For the 40th year, Biola University is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1, 2023. Guests will hear a...