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Academics
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...
Eagles Sweep Major Conference Honors
Joey O'Keefe, Leo Contreras and Todd Elkins lead the way as Biola claims all the big awards
Neil Morgan — November 06, 2015
LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola Men's Soccer earned its first Golden State Athletic Conference championship in 13 years so it seems only natural that...
Coffeen Goal Clinches Championship
Brittni Coffeen's first half goal made the difference as Biola Women's Soccer won for the first time since 2004.
Neil Morgan — November 06, 2015
PHOENIX, Ariz. --- Even the toughest road trip within the Golden State Athletic Conference wouldn't be enough to derail the special kind of season...
From Sweden to California, Biola swimmer shares her experience of becoming an Eagle
Student-athlete Dominique Kaijser on how her experiences living in Sweden shaped her time at Biola
Brittney Morales — November 06, 2015
Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, swimmer Dominique Kaijser lived as a Christian in a country where only 29 percent of the population claims...
Athletics
Men’s Soccer Team Contributes Season Success to Unique Team Bond
Captain Joey O’Keefe believes relationships within team are key to success
Angelene Wong — November 04, 2015
The men’s soccer team won the GSAC regular season championship for the first time since 2002 on Saturday, Oct. 31. Senior midfielder Joey O’Keefe...
Student Life
Student Programming Introduces Chapel Series on “Gender, Faith, Culture”
Chapel programs encourages students to discuss different perspectives on gender
Angelene Wong — November 04, 2015
Biola’s Student Programming Department is hosting this semester’s educational programming week, which will feature various chapel sessions...
Biola University Hosts “Candyland” Halloween Event For Local Community
Shayna Brodsky — November 02, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will host Candyland — an alternative trick-or-treating event — for the 14th consecutive year on Oct. 31, 2015...
Biola University Campus Ranked as One of the Safest Communities in the Region
Campus Safety continually increases security measures to keep Biola safe
Brittney Morales — October 30, 2015
Biola University ranks as one of the safest communities in the region, according to the low crime rates reported in the 2015 Annual Security and...
Punk ‘n Pie, Annual Talent Show, Relocates to Lawn
Event features new upgrades and an array of performances
Angelene Wong — October 30, 2015
Biola University’s Student Programming and Activities (SPA) hosted the first installation of “Punk ‘n Pie in the Park,” Biola’s annual school-wide...
Student Life
Theatre 21 Presents “Leaving Iowa”
New director Zachary Bortot leads cast in comedic play premiering Oct. 23
Angelene Wong — October 29, 2015
Biola’s Theatre 21 kicks off a new production, “Leaving Iowa,” directed by new theatre professor Zachary Bortot. “Leaving Iowa,” written by Tim...
Academics
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...
Student Life
New Students Find Community Through Orientation Events
Current students help incoming students transition into life at Biola
Olivia Bersin — October 23, 2015
Biola University Student Orientation Services team, which consists of 71 current students, offer a week of activities for nearly 1,700 incoming...
Student Life
Biola University Welcomes Alumni and Parents for Biola Weekend
Biola hosts annual on-campus events for alumni and parents of current students
Angelene Wong — October 23, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is welcoming alumni and parents of current students on Oct. 23-24 for Biola Weekend, an annual event that...
Athletics
Christina Barclay Hired as Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball Team
Biola alumna and former Women’s Basketball player returns to serve as coach
Angelene Wong — October 21, 2015
Barclay played on the Biola women’s basketball team during her four years as an undergraduate student. She received a bachelor’s degree in cinema...
Alumni
John Townsend Receives Biola University’s Rosemead Distinguished Alumni Award
Jenna Loumagne — October 19, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Renowned author and speaker John Townsend (Ph.D. ’84) received Biola University’s 2015 Rosemead Distinguished Alumni of the...
A Night at the Museum: Campaign for Biola University Event in San Diego
Adam Edgerly joined Biola University at the San Diego Natural History Museum for the third stop on the Campaign National Tour
Cambria Hayashino — October 19, 2015
Biola University’s Campaign National Tour continued on Friday, Oct. 16, with an event at San Diego’s Natural History Museum, in Balboa Park,...
Student Life
Unidos Club Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Biola’s Latino club encourages students to appreciate their diverse cultural backgrounds
Angelene Wong — October 14, 2015
As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Latino club, Unidos, focuses on the unique cultural identities of the Latin culture....
Student Life
Torrey Memorial Bible Conference Turns 80
Torrey Conference focuses on the spiritual implications of habitual worship with keynote speaker James K.A. Smith
Aaron Barrett — October 14, 2015
Today marks the 80th anniversary of Biola University’s annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. Named in honor of Biola’s first dean, R.A. Torrey,...
Clint Arnold’s New Book Offers Concise Answers to Big Questions About Christianity
Talbot School of Theology dean, Clint Arnold, and his son Jeff Arnold co-wrote the new book: “Short Answers to Big Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity”
Olivia Bersin — October 13, 2015
Clint Arnold, dean of Talbot School of Theology, and his son, alumnus Jeff Arnold (’08), both have a heart for sharing Christ. A few years ago,...
Sean McDowell Inspires Guests at Event for The Campaign for Biola University
Nearly $20,000 gifted at Riverside, Calif. stop on Biola’s national tour
Cambria Hayashino — October 12, 2015
Biola University’s Campaign National Tour hosted its second event at the Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 9. Approximately 70...
Academics
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,...
Biola University’s ‘Forgotten Founder’ Remembered in Dedication Ceremony
Biola University dedicates Blackstone Hall in honor of William E. Blackstone
Shayna Brodsky — October 06, 2015
Biola University dedicated the newest residence hall, named after Biola’s first administrative dean, William E. Blackstone, on Oct. 6, 2015 in the...
“Forgotten Founder,” William E. Blackstone, is Remembered by Biola University
Shayna Brodsky — October 05, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will dedicate the newest residence hall—William E. Blackstone Hall — on Tuesday Oct. 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in...
Academics
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...
Student Life
Biola University Hosts First-Ever University-Wide Lockdown Drill
Campus Safety actively pursues emergency preparedness
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2015
Biola University’s Campus Safety in conjunction with Biola’s Emergency Response Team and the La Mirada Sheriff’s station (LASD) conducted a...