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Recovering the Lost Spiritual Practice of Conversation
Professor Joanne Jung’s new book on the spiritual discipline of “conferencing” to be released in June
Alisa Ohara — June 13, 2018
Biola University professor, Joanne Jung guides readers on how to nurture meaningful, authentic and life-changing relationships in her new book,...
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Variety Ranks Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts Program in Best Film Schools List
Biola selected for list for scoring "high marks in both showbiz and academic circles"
Alisa Ohara — June 06, 2018
Biola University’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) program was listed as one of 40 best film schools around the world by Variety’s Entertainment...
Professor Robert Denham Won The American Prize in Composition Award
Alisa Ohara — May 17, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s Conservatory of Music professor Robert Denham won the 2017-2018 prize in the professional band music...
The Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts Devoted the 2018 Annual Arts Symposium to Retiring Art Professor Barry Krammes
Alisa Ohara — May 17, 2018
The 2018 annual arts symposium hosted by the Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts (CCCA) was devoted to the artwork and career of...
Biola Launches New Programs to Address Food Insecurity
Alisa Ohara — May 03, 2018
As food insecurity continues to rise in America’s college campuses, Biola’s Basic Needs Committee launched the BiolaShares program to ensure that...
Professor Denise Reid Received the Spirit of Volunteerism Award
OneOC awards Reid with a prestigious award for her excellence in serving the community
Joshua Marsh — May 02, 2018
On April 26, 2018, Denise Reid, associate professor from the Biola School of Education, received the Spirit Of Volunteerism award from OneOC. From...
Biola’s Student Missionary Union Impacts Local Communities
Four teams volunteered their time to advance the gospel in different California regions over spring break
Alisa Ohara — May 01, 2018
While most students go home or on vacation over spring break, four teams of students from Biola University’s Student Missionary Union (SMU)...
Faith Based Institutions Contribute $7.9 Billion to the California Economy
Biola Staff — May 01, 2018
(Washington, D.C.) Biola University was represented in a study conducted by Philadelphia-based consulting firm Econsult Solutions, Inc. which...
David Kinnaman to Speak at Biola’s 2018 Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Alisa Ohara — April 26, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — President of Barna Group, David Kinnaman, will deliver the commencement address during both spring ceremonies on Friday, May...
Two Biola Math Majors Share About their Research
Jeremiah Chuang and Willy Hung share about their internships that helped them grow as students and prepare for their career.
Joshua Marsh — April 17, 2018
Jeremiah Chuang, math major and Torrey Honors student, and Willy Hung, double major in math and computer science, shared with the Biola community...
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Biola University Theatre 21 Presents: Metamorphoses
The production opens April 6 and closes on April 15
Sarah Mele — April 06, 2018
La Mirada, CA- Biola University Theatre 21 proudly presents the spring production of Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, directed by Professor Zachary...
Biola 2018 Startup Competition Winners Announced
Entrepreneurial teams competed to win cash prizes for faith-inspired business ideas
Alisa Ohara — March 29, 2018
Three teams of student and alumni entrepreneurs received more than $25,000 in cash prizes at the Third Annual Biola Startup Competition hosted by...
Statement on Arrest of a Biola Student
University Staff — March 27, 2018
On Friday, March 23, 2018 Campus Safety responded to a tip they received and conducted an investigation which led to the discovery of firearms in...
New Study Finds That Christian Institutions Like Biola University Is Responsible For More Than $60 Billion In Economic Impact Annually
Biola Staff — March 23, 2018
(Washington, D.C.)A groundbreaking new study from Philadelphia-based consulting firm Econsult Solutions, Inc. analyzes the significant economic...
Biola University to Host Conference for Christian Leaders in the Hispanic Community
Alisa Ohara — March 22, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University and the Talbot School of Theology, will host the 39th Annual Hispanic Conference on April 7, 2018 to address...
Mama to Thousands of Children in Egypt Honored with the Charles W. Colson Award
Joshua Marsh — March 15, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Founder of Stephen’s Children, a ministry in Cairo, Egypt, Maggie Gobran was honored with the Charles W. Colson Courage and...
'Mama' to Thousands of Children in Egypt to be Honored with the Charles W. Colson Award
Joshua Marsh — February 28, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Founder of Stephen’s Children, a ministry in Cairo, Egypt, Maggie Gobran will be honored with the Charles W. Colson Courage...
Biola University Dedicated the New Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health
Jenna Loumagne — February 23, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Feb. 16, 2018, Biola University dedicated the university’s most ambitious building project to date — the new $63 million...
Reflections from President Corey on Billy Graham
Office of the President — February 22, 2018
February 21, 2018 This afternoon in Israel while riding on a bus from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea, I learned of the death of the greatest...
Biola Announces Founding Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication
Brenda Velasco — February 06, 2018
After an extensive national search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Todd W. Guy to serve as the founding dean of the...
Biola’s Spring Opera Production: Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., February 2-3 and 9-10.
Laurel Coddington — February 02, 2018
The English adaptation of Johann Strauss II’s iconic operetta Die Fledermaus will be playing at Biola University Feb. 2-10. First performed in...
Four Biola Students Will Serve with Teach for America
Seniors Sam Hammer, Jeremiah Kim, Rhea Aves and Kaiya Wychgel will help teach in low-income districts in 3 different states.
Joshua Marsh — January 24, 2018
Four Biola students were chosen out of a pool of 17,000 applicants to work with Teach For America (TFA). Sam Hammer, Jeremiah Kim, Rhea Aves and...
Professor David Wang Receives $240,000 Grant from The John Templeton Foundation
The grant will fund the second phase of a project to pilot test a tool to determine the development of the spiritual life, character, and virtue of seminary students
Jenna Loumagne — January 19, 2018
Rosemead School of Psychology professor David Wang was awarded a $242,297 grant by the John Templeton Foundation to develop and pilot test an...
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Nearly 1,000 to Gather at a Conference to Learn About Racial Reconciliation
Media Relations — January 19, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will host the 22nd annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) Conference from Feb. 15 to 17 for...
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Director of Special Education Authors New Autism Textbook for Educators
Robin LaBarbera’s new book Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Partnering with Families for Positive Outcomes to be released in January 2018
Lori Mann — January 19, 2018
Autism is an issue that cannot be ignored — it is the fastest growing developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...