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Biola Welcomes New Professors
Two deans and 22 new professors join the Biola community
Jenna Bartlo — August 28, 2014
��ݮ��Ƶ’s faculty has grown by 24 this fall, including two new deans —Gary Lindblad, dean of Biola’s Crowell School of Business, and...
New Public Relations Major Expands Student Opportunities
Industry growth and student interest fuels new public relations major
Camryn Hudson — August 14, 2014
Public relations is one of the fastest-growing careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With increased employment opportunities in the...
New “Conviction and Courage” Award Honors Legacy of Chuck Colson
Inaugural award given to late Christian leader at Biola’s spring commencement
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
Christian leader Chuck Colson lived a life of biblical conviction with the courage to advocate for truth even when it was difficult or...
��ݮ��Ƶ Awards Inaugural Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Bartlo — May 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will honor the legacy of the late Charles W. Colson by awarding him the inaugural Charles W. Colson...
Biola Digital Conference Explores Ministry in a Digital Age
Staff — May 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. ––President and CEO of Sams Learning Designs Aaron Sams will headline the annual Biola Digital Conference, a three-day event...
Rick and Kay Warren to Receive Honorary Doctorates at ��ݮ��Ƶ Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Saddleback Church co-founder and author Kay Warren will give ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Spring 2014 Commencement address on May 23....
The Future of Protestantism in a Pope Francis Age
Jenna Bartlo — April 25, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Protestants, long characterized as being “anti-Catholic,” appear to have largely embraced Pope Francis, who embodies a...
“Mass Confucian” Documentary Selected for Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Professor Nancy Wang Yuen shares about the controversy surrounding a local Confucius classroom
Jenna Bartlo — April 23, 2014
In 2010, a controversy erupted in California’s Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, just 10 miles from ��ݮ��Ƶ, over the...
Faculty Spotlight: Nancy Duvall
Nancy Duvall shares her expertise on the soul and how the concept relates to psychology and faith
Jenna Bartlo — April 15, 2014
The concept of the soul has all but vanished in today’s culture, according to Nancy Duvall, professor of psychology and expert on the soul....
Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts Program Produces First Feature Length Film
Camryn Hudson — April 10, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The first feature length film from ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) department — “Cicada” — will screen on April...
Biola Students Lobby Against Cal Grant Proposed Cut
State of California to decrease private school entitlements
Lauren Frey — April 01, 2014
Two Biola students travelled to the California State Capitol in Sacramento to lobby against proposed Cal Grant funding cuts — an 11 percent...
Piano Performance Student Wins Prestigious International Competition
Pianist Corinne Penner will perform at Carnegie Hall
Lauren Frey — March 18, 2014
Corinne Penner, junior piano performance major, was selected as an Honorable Mention Winner of the American Protégé International Piano and...
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, ��ݮ��Ƶ has selected Dr. Gary Lindblad to serve as the new dean of the Crowell School of...
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...
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...
Vine Legend and YouTube Sensation Zach King to Speak at Biola Media Conference
Camryn Hudson — February 21, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ alumnus and Vine sensation Zach King is slated to speak at the 18th Annual Biola Media Conference (BMC) on...
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....
William Lane Craig to Continue as Professor at ��ݮ��Ƶ
Staff — February 06, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In light of recent announcements, ��ݮ��Ƶ would like to confirm that William Lane Craig will continue in his current...
Conference to Explore Interaction of Psychology and Spiritual Formation
Jenna Bartlo — January 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. —On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Center for Christian Thought [CCT] will offer The Table Conference as a means for...
Founder of Dream Center Speaks at ��ݮ��Ƶ Fall Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — December 20, 2013
Co-Founder of the Los AngelesDream Center, Matthew Barnett, addressed ��ݮ��Ƶ graduates at the fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 20,...
C.S. Lewis’ Legacy Lives On: Biola Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Author’s Death
Jenna Bartlo — November 20, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Friday, Nov. 22 marks the fiftieth anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. This Friday, the author, theologian and professor, will...
Biola’s Center for Christian Thought Offers Free Resources
New bulletin, podcasts and short videos spread scholarly work of center
Jenna Bartlo — October 11, 2013
Starting its third year, the ��ݮ��Ƶ Center for Christian Thought has released a new publication, launched a blog and posted dozens of...
Biola Launches New Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts
Celebration encourages engagement with art and faith
Jenna Bartlo — September 23, 2013
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts officially launched Sept. 20 with the dedication of the newly renovated art...
Biola Launches Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts
Jenna Bartlo — September 10, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts will launch on Friday, Sept. 20 with a full celebration and...
U.S. News Ranks Biola as a Top-Tier National University
Biola listed among the nation’s best universities
Staff — September 10, 2013
��ݮ��Ƶ has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...