Category: University News

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...
J.P. Moreland Releases New Book, A Culmination of His Life’s Work
The Biola professor and renowned philosopher’s new book addresses “What is a human being?”
Reina Lee — November 07, 2023
A new book authored by Talbot School of Theology professor and renowned philosopher Dr. J.P. Moreland alongside coauthor alumnus Brandon Rickabaugh...
Princeton Review Names Biola a 2024 Best Regional College
Biola is recognized for faith integration and proximity to beach and notable outdoor activities
Abi Goosen — October 25, 2023
The Princeton Review included Biola in their 2024 Best Regional Colleges list. Biola is one of 79 best colleges in the publication’s “Best in West...
Money Magazine Highlights Biola for Student Success and Affordability
Biola is a top choice for students, according to the national publication’s recent rankings
Jenna Mindel — October 20, 2023
Money Magazine named Biola University a “Best College in America” in their 2023 rankings. The national publication factored in dozens of data...
Wall Street Journal Names Biola on 2024 Best Colleges List
Biola is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience
Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023
Biola University is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....
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...
Biola Welcomes Incoming Class, Students Urged to Serve Others
Being the “greatest” looks more like serving others over oneself, President Barry H. Corey exhorts students
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
Biola University welcomes 1,676 undergraduate and graduate students, its largest incoming class since before the pandemic, this fall. The students,...
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...
Talbot Professor Dr. Carmen Imes’ New Book Makes September Bestseller List
“Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” is a Christian bestseller
Abi Goosen — September 18, 2023
Professor Dr. Carmen Joy Imes’ new book landed on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) best selling new releases list for...
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
12 new faculty members to contribute their expertise to Biola’s student body
Abi Goosen — September 01, 2023
Biola University welcomes 12 new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. The new faculty will join Biola’s School of Science, Technology...
Biola Grieves Passing of Professor Alina Beary
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2023
Dr. Alina Beary, professor of Torrey Honors College at Biola University, died after a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident, university leaders...
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...
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)...
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 Biola University 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
Biola University 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 Biola University’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...
Biola University 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
Biola University will name its top-ranked film school the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts in tribute to Esther L. Snyder, co-founder of...
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...
YouVersion Bible App Founder to Speak at Biola University 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, Biola University awarded Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George with the honor of the ninth annual Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award....
Biola University 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 Biola University’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 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...