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Academics
The Importance of Bridging "Literacy Gaps" for English Learners
Education Professors Author “The Literacy Gaps”
Jenna Bartlo — August 11, 2009
The School of Education Dean June Hetzel and former Biola University professor Ivannia Soto-Hinman newly authored and published The Literacy Gaps,...
2009 Student Send-offs
Jenna Bartlo — August 06, 2009
Even before stepping on the Biola campus, students from around the country have been given a warm Biola welcome as representatives from the Alumni...
Athletics
Biola Hosts All Star Swimmers for North American Swim Challenge
Jenna Bartlo — August 04, 2009
All-star swimmers started arriving at Biola University Monday, August 3, 2009 for the North American Challenge Cup that will commence Wednesday,...
Responding to Crisis With Care
Jenna Bartlo — August 03, 2009
In the wake of previous major national disasters such as the California fires in 2003 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many students and members of...
Alumni
Biola Alum Filmmaker Narrowly Survives Plane Crash
Biola Community Prays for Alum and Crew
Jenna Bartlo — August 02, 2009
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, Biola University alumnus Dan Parris (’09) narrowly survived a plane crash in Nairobi, Kenya along with two others —...
Student Life
The Importance of Being Earnest for an Irony-Obsessed Generation
The Rise of the Ironic Class: When Voices of Irony Should be Capped
Jenna Bartlo — July 26, 2009
There are a few things our generation will be known for. These include (but are not limited to): 9/11, American Idol, using phones as mini...
Athletics
Biola Hires New Head Softball Coach
Lorie Coleman Will Lead Biola’s Softball Team
Jenna Bartlo — July 15, 2009
Lorie Coleman has been hired to take over as the Head Softball Coach at Biola University, Biola Athletic Director Dave Holmquist announced on...
Academics
Biola Faculty Are Not Content to Just Teach in the Classroom
Local Church Partners with Talbot Professors for Theology Seminars
Jenna Bartlo — July 15, 2009
Biola faculty continually invest in their communities and churches, locally and internationally, as recently seen at Shepherd of the Hills Church’...
Alumni
The Green Effect: Vote for Biola Alumna in National “Green” Contest
Tricia Elisara is one of ten finalists in Sun Chips and National Geographic’s contest to make the world better
Jenna Bartlo — July 09, 2009
Sun Chips and National Geographic have joined efforts to make the world a greener, better place through creating The Green Effect — a contest...
God’s Resurrection, Secularism’s Burial
Biola’s distinguished professor of philosophy documents how a widely believed worldview routinely fails us
Jenna Bartlo — July 09, 2009
LA MIRADA, CALIF. --- Sociologists, historians, and economists have been diligently mining the mounting evidence for how and why religion,...
Academics
God’s Resurrection, Secularism’s Burial
Biola’s distinguished professor of philosophy documents how a widely believed worldview routinely fails us
Jenna Bartlo — July 08, 2009
Sociologists, historians, and economists have been diligently mining the mounting evidence for how and why religion, especially Christianity, is...
Academics
Have Archaeologists Found the Remains of the Apostle Paul?
Biola Professor Clint Arnold Responds to the Recent News that Apostle Paul’s Bones Have Been Confirmed
Jenna Bartlo — July 07, 2009
Pope Benedict XVI announced on Sunday, June 28, 2009 that the remains said to be the Apostle Paul’s are indeed the actual Saint’s remains. Through...
Alumni
Biola Alumna Judith Hill Sings Lead in Jackson's “Heal the World”
Recent alumna gives stand out performance at Michael Jackson memorial.
Jenna Bartlo — July 07, 2009
Judith Hill, Biola University alumna (’05) participated in a historical event and gave a stand out performance yesterday, July 7, 2009, at Michael...
Denver Send-off
Jenna Bartlo — July 01, 2009
Alumni and current students gathered together on Monday evening, June 29, to welcome incoming students and their parents at the 2009 Denver-area...
Student Life
Biola Students Lobby in Washington D.C. for Northern Uganda Bill
Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act Aims to Stop Joseph Kony
Jenna Bartlo — June 30, 2009
On June 22 and 23, 2009, Biola students were among the young crowd lobbying in Washington, D.C. for the bill of the Lord’s Resistance Army...
CCCU Communications & PR Conference, Hosted by Biola
Nearly 60 Communications Officers from CCCU Colleges and Universities around the country visited Biola's campus June 17-20 for the annual PR & Communications Conference "UNLimited Engagement: Marketing Higher Ed in HIGH DEF."
Jenna Bartlo — June 29, 2009
Nearly 60 Communications Officers from CCCU Colleges and Universities around the country visited Biola's campus June 17-20 for the annual PR &...
Athletics
Biola Baseball Player Drafted by Seattle Mariners
Senior Hawkins Gebbers Selected in 33rd Round of MLB Draft
Jenna Bartlo — June 14, 2009
Biola senior second baseman Hawkins Gebbers was selected in the 33rd round by the Seattle Mariners on Thursday during the final day of the 2009...
Student Life
Professors Release Second Devotional Addressing College Student Struggles
Paul Buchanan and Paula Miller recently released Campus Voices
Jenna Bartlo — June 09, 2009
Biola University’s English professors Paul Buchanan and Paula Miller collaborated to produce two college devotionals within the past two years — ...
Academics
Professor Publishes Book “When Athens Met Jerusalem”
John Mark Reynolds’ new book discusses the Greco-Roman influence in Christianity
Jenna Bartlo — June 08, 2009
John Mark Reynolds, Biola University professor of philosophy and director of the Torrey Honors Institute , released his new book When Athens Met...
Academics
Biola Professor Interviewed on “Bible Answer Man”
Craig Hazen discussed Christian apologetics and the “Gabriel Tablet” on the Radio
Jenna Bartlo — June 03, 2009
Biola University professor and Director of Christian Apologetics program, Craig Hazen, was interviewed Monday, June 8, 2009 about his recent...
Biola Youth Partners With Yamaha and Others for In Depth Audio, Lighting and Musician Training Conference
Worship Arts Technology Summit Provides Training Opportunity for Church Technicians
Jenna Bartlo — June 03, 2009
LA MIRADA, CALIF. --- Biola University opens it’s doors Monday, June 8, 2009, to Wednesday, June 10, 2009 for Biola Youth’s sponsored Worship Arts...
Cal Grants Up for Elimination, Biola University Responds
Biola could lose more than 200 incoming students for the 2009-10 school year
Jenna Bartlo — June 03, 2009
LA MIRADA, CALIF. --- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s plan to eliminate Cal Grant funds for students seeking higher education may assist...
Athletics
Biola Track and Field Rocks the NAIA Championships
Sophomore Named Most Valuable Performer at NAIA Championships After Winning Second Title
Jenna Bartlo — May 25, 2009
Sophomore Natasha Miller became the first Biola track and field athlete to win two individual titles at the NAIA track championship as she won the...
Senior Dinner 2009
Jenna Bartlo — May 17, 2009
With graduation just days away, over 700 graduates and their guests celebrated the ending of their Biola careers at the spring Senior Dinner, held...
Nearly 1,000 Biola Graduates Walk This Spring
President Barry H. Corey Commissions Students as Ambassadors for Christ
Jenna Bartlo — May 17, 2009
LA MIRADA, CALIF. --- Biola University’s spring commencement will be the largest in Biola’s history the weekend of Saturday, May 23, 2009. George...