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Academics
Biola Hires New Dean for Crowell School of Business
Gary Lindblad brings higher education leadership to new role
Brenda Velasco — March 06, 2014
After an extensive search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Gary Lindblad to serve as the new dean of the Crowell School of...
Academics
Beyond the Ashes: Biola Provides Aesthetic Lenten Experience
Jenna Bartlo — March 05, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The Christian season of Lent has been underemphasized in many evangelical circles in recent history, but there is much this...
Athletics
Golfer Overcomes Disability to Succeed
Senior Jackie Mata's faith plays major role in improving her swing
Emily Joy Johnson — March 05, 2014
Jackie Mata, a senior communications major and second-year captain of the Biola women’s golf team, doesn’t let anything keep her from playing golf...
An Evening with Ravi Zacharias and Dennis Prager
Over 2,400 guests from across the country filled Chase Gymnasium and the live-stream satellite in Crowell Auditorium.
Hilary Larkins — March 04, 2014
On the evening of February 22nd, Biola had the opportunity to host An Evening with Ravi Zacharias and Dennis Prager in partnership with Hashtag...
Art Conference Stimulates Discussion on Art and Faith
Razor’s Edge encourages conversation regarding the role of story within the digital age
Grace Gibney — March 04, 2014
Every month 2.3 billion users log in to Facebook and 115 million active Twitter users share bits and pieces of their stories in 140 characters or...
Athletics
Two Eagles Earn All-Conference Recognition
Andre Murillo and Adijat Adams named All-GSAC.
Neil Morgan — March 04, 2014
LA MIRADA, Calif. --- All season long the biggest stories on both sides of the ball for Biola basketball have come from Adijat Adams and Andre...
Athletics
Men's Basketball To Host Playoff Game
Biola hosts Westmont Thursday night.
Neil Morgan — March 04, 2014
An all-out battle is set to be staged inside of Chase Gymnasium on Thursday evening as No. 25 Biola hosts the Westmont Warriors for the first...
Student Life
Students and Administrators Engage in Conversations on Racial Reconciliation
Fourteen colleges attend the annual SCORR conference to discuss diversity
Camryn Hudson — February 24, 2014
While many organizations dance around the conversation of diversity, Biola University approaches the complex topic of racial reconciliation...
Alumni
Alumni's Super Bowl Commercial Makes USA Today Ad Meter 2014
From Biola to the Super Bowl: Alumnus Kevin Willson talks about Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” fame
Camryn Hudson — February 21, 2014
Biola alumnus Kevin Willson (‘01) competed in the Super Bowl this year –– that is, his commercial “The Cowboy Kid” did in the Doritos “Crash the...
Academics
Biola Announces New Applied Psychology Completion Program
New hybrid program for the adult learner
Molly Magee — February 21, 2014
In September of 2014, Biola will begin classes as part of a newly structured program that is different from any other degree the university...
Academics
Vine Legend and YouTube Sensation Zach King to Speak at Biola Media Conference
Camryn Hudson — February 21, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University alumnus and Vine sensation Zach King is slated to speak at the 18th Annual Biola Media Conference (BMC) on...
Art and Faith Conference Looks at Concept of Story in World of Fragmented Stories
Jenna Bartlo — February 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Despite the influence of the spiritual life on some of the most prominent art throughout history, there is a gap in recent...
Racial Reconciliation Conference to Engage Conversations on Diversity
Biola to host 2014 SCORR Conference
Grace Gibney — February 18, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 18th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR), a conference targeting colleges and universities across the...
Academics
Singleness in the Church: A Q&A with Matt Jenson
Professor Matt Jenson offers thoughts on Valentine's Day, romantic comedies and singleness
Jenna Bartlo — February 14, 2014
Valentine’s Day can be one of the most difficult days of the year for singles as it often evokes an awareness of loneliness rather than love....
Academics
William Lane Craig to Continue as Professor at Biola University
Staff — February 06, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In light of recent announcements, Biola University would like to confirm that William Lane Craig will continue in his current...
Athletics
Men's Basketball Player Earns High Academic Honor
Andre Murillo named CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District.
Neil Morgan — January 31, 2014
Not only is he a triple-threat on the hardwood, but he is a triple-threat in the classroom as well. Andre Murillo proved that by becoming the...
Spring 2014 Convocation
Hilary Larkins — January 28, 2014
Students, faculty and staff gathered in Biola's Chase Gymnasium on Monday, January 27 to kick off the first day of classes at the Spring 2014...
Academics
Conference to Explore Interaction of Psychology and Spiritual Formation
Jenna Bartlo — January 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. —On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, Biola University’s Center for Christian Thought [CCT] will offer The Table Conference as a means for...
Baccalaureate Service features Spiritual Conferral of Graduates' Degrees
Hilary Larkins — January 10, 2014
On the evening ofThursday, December 19, twenty-four hours prior to the Fall 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, close to 300 guests arrived...
Athletics
Eagles atop GSAC All Sports Award standings
Biola leads the race for the Golden State Athletic Conference All Sports Award through the fall.
Neil Morgan — January 06, 2014
After a roller coaster ride of a fall sports season, Biola University sits atop the Golden State Athletic Conference All Sports Award race. The...
Federal Court Suspends Contraceptive Mandate for Biola
University receives relief from complying with Health and Human Services mandate
Jason Newell — December 27, 2013
A federal judge on Friday granted Biola University relief from complying with a government mandate to provide employees with insurance coverage...
Academics
Founder of Dream Center Speaks at Biola University Fall Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — December 20, 2013
Co-Founder of the Los AngelesDream Center, Matthew Barnett, addressed Biola University graduates at the fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20,...
Alumnus Named Year’s Standout African-American College Writer
The Hurston/Wright Foundation awarded Justin Campbell (‘09) for penning a Jazz-Age tale
Trevor Gerdes — December 20, 2013
This April, alumnus Justin Campbell ('09) received a surprising email that confirmed his talent as a writer. “I thought it was a prank at first,”...
Christmas Tree Lighting 2013 Recap
Biola University students, alumni and La Mirada neighbors crowded around hot chocolate tables bundled in unusual southern California necessities — coats and scarves — to participate in the university’s 30th annual Christmas tree lighting.
Jenna Bartlo — December 20, 2013
Biola University students, alumni and La Mirada neighbors crowded around hot chocolate tables bundled in unusual southern California necessities —...
Educators’ Lecture Series to Address Common Core Standards and Autism
Jenna Bartlo — December 19, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Significant changes are on the horizon for California schools due to the implementation of the Common Core Standards. To...