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  • Biola Hosts Middle Eastern Crisis Conference

    Conference commences with traditional Shabbot dinner

    Jordan Zepeda and Ashleigh Fox — 

    More than 160 dinner guests commenced Biola University’s Israel, the Church and the Middle East Conference with a resounding “Shabbat Shalom” on...

  • Tweet Chat: Newsweek's Follow Jesus story

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Biola hosted a live Twitter chat discussing the Newsweek cover story: "Forget the Church. Follow Jesus." The Storify of #WhoIsJesus found in this...

  • Music in Worship Student Performs on the Tonight Show

    Biola student has joined an emerging musical band

    Abbey Bennett — 

    Last semester he was attending classes, working to earn a degree in music in worship; this semester, he has recorded, performed and toured with a...

  • Alumni

    Biola University alumna and professor takes the stage at the Academy Awards

    Carol Aspling conducts the Southern California Children’s Chorus at the Oscars

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    Biola alumna and current professor Carol Aspling had the opportunity to lead the Southern California Children’s Chorus (SCCC) at the 84th Academy...

  • Understanding the Middle East Crisis: a Biblical Perspective

    Joel Rosenburg to host conference at Biola University with Chosen People Ministries

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Expecting 2,000 attendees, Biola University with Chosen People Ministries ishosting “Israel, the Church, and the Middle East Crisis” conference...

  • Burgers and Basketball Event Recap

    On Saturday February 25, 120 President’s Circle members gathered together to celebrate Biola’s 104th birthday at the event “Burgers and Basketball.”

    Erin Olsen — 

    On Saturday February 25, 120 President’s Circle members gathered together to celebrate Biola’s 104th birthday at the event “Burgers and...

  • Pianist performs a retrospective on Philip Glass

    Jessica Airey — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On Wednesday, March 21, accomplished musician Paul Barnes will perform a series of piano pieces created by the extraordinary...

  • Alumni

    Biola honors exceptional alumni

    Seven alumni receive awards for their accomplishments

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    Biola University enjoys recognizing their alumni for outstanding achievement by annually giving three awards: the Young Alumni Award, the Cultural...

  • Academics

    Biola Conservatory professors travel to China to teach and perform

    Biola staff and faculty traveled to minister and perform throughout China’s eastern provinces

    Abbey Bennett — 

    Biola's Conservatory of Music director and two associate professors traveled to China last November, sponsored by the Hunan Province Song and Dance...

  • Athletics

    Women's Basketball Team Advances to NAIA Quarterfinal for the First Time Ever

    Biola Crushes No. 10 Langston to Reach First-Ever NAIA Quarterfinal

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    Charrise Reece scored 16 points and was one of five starters in double-figures as Biola pulled off its second-straight upset over an NAIA Top 10...

  • Alumnus Steve Bridges’ Legacy Remembered

    Join Biola in celebrating Steve Bridges' life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola alumnus ('86) Steve Bridges passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48 on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Bridges was known around the world for his...

  • Producer of Whitney Houston's Upcoming Film, "Sparkle," to Keynote Annual Biola Media Conference

    DeVon Franklin, VP Production at Columbia/Sony Pictures, Simon Swart, VP Fox Home Entertainment, Marc Forster, Gavin O’Connor Headline

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF. — VP of Production at Columbia/Sony Pictures, DeVon Franklin, will keynote the 17th annual Biola Media Conference held at CBS...

  • Grandparents Day Recap

    Nearly 600 grandparents travelled from 20 different states to visit their 350+ Biola grandkids for our fourth annual Grandparents Day on March 9th.

    Shannon Baker — 

    Nearly 600 grandparents travelled from 20 different states to visit their 350+ Biola grandkids for our fourth annual Grandparents Day on March...

  • Academics

    Christian Education Professor Addresses ‘Gaps’ in our Spiritual Formation

    Klaus Issler takes issues of money and business head on

    Joseph Gorra — 

    It’s rare today to have business leaders, philanthropists and scholars endorse a spiritual formation book by a professor of Christian education....

  • Courage and Calling: National Women's History Month

    Alumna Natasha Miller Runs To the Olympics

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Since its founding, Biola has been committed to equipping men and women to serve the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. During National Women's...

  • Students Rally Against Cal Grant Cuts in Sacramento

    Twenty-five Biolans testify at public hearing in Sacramento

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Twenty-five Biola University students recently traveled to the state Capitol in Sacramento to lobby against the proposed 44 percent cuts to the...

  • Athletics

    Biola’s athletes finish strong at NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships

    Eleven All-American honors and five school records broken at three-day championship meet

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    Biola’s indoor track and field athletes finished strong on Saturday, March 3 at the 2012 NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the SPIRE...

  • Athletics

    Men’s Basketball Team Wins Conference Championship

    Eagles claim their first-ever GSAC tournament title

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    For the first time in program history, the Biola men’s basketball team won the Golden State Athletic Conference tournament title Tuesday night,...

  • Biola University hosts 16th annual SCORR conference

    The conference addresses racial reconciliation on college campuses with students from different schools

    Abbey Bennett — 

    Diversity and racial reconciliation are words recently heard in many conversations, no matter your background. Glen Kinoshita, the director of...

  • Biola professor authors third edition of business textbook

    Scott Rae shares new sections and improvements made to his renowned anthology

    Abbey Bennett — 

    The business textbook “Beyond Integrity” finds its roots at Biola, but has spread across the nation. Scott Rae, chair and professor of philosophy...

  • Kelly Anyadike pilots her way into the Guinness Book of World Records

    Biola student becomes youngest African-American female to solo fixed-wing aircraft

    Jessica Airey — 

    On her sixteenth birthday in 2008, Kelly Anyadike became a record-breaking aviator when she flew four different airplanes out of the Compton...

  • Philosophy professor examines practical Christian morality

    Doug Geivett releases new book on virtues for everyday living

    Jessica Airey — 

    Doug Geivett, Biola University professor of philosophy, recently released a new book titled “Being Good: Christian Virtues for Everyday Life.” The...

  • Alumni

    Biola celebrates 104th birthday with tailgate party

    University enjoys basketball triumphs, grilled food and musical entertainment

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    Biola University celebrated its 104th birthday with a tailgate party on Saturday, Feb. 25 held in front of Chase Gymnasium. Students, staff and...

  • Professor Discusses Tim Tebow’s Public Prayers on Fox News

    Fox 11 interviewed Erik Thoennes on public displays of Christian faith

    Jessica Airey — 

    Biola University professor Erik Thoennes appeared on Fox News Studio 11 in Los Angeles to discuss the public Christian faith of NFL football star...

  • Academics

    Vice Provost named President of Fresno Pacific University

    Pete Menjares selected as school's 11th president

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Pete Menjares was named Fresno Pacific University’s 11th president. Menjares is also making history as the second Hispanic president to serve at a...