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Alumna Wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for New Children’s Book
Marie Chan (’00) wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for "Mamie Takes a Stand"
Grace McBride — December 12, 2024
��ݮ��Ƶ alumna Marie Chan (’00) is a recipient of the 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for her new children’s book, ...
Two Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Elevate to New Levels
Kenny Ryan (’06) and Jacob Roman (’07) wrote post-apocalyptic thriller film “Elevation,” released in theaters November 8
Nate Bell — November 12, 2024
Elevation, a post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller starring Anthony Mackie, is the first feature film written by Snyder School of Cinema &...
Alumnus Credits Biola for His Transformation into a God-fearing Healthcare Professional
Miguel Abascal (’23) found his way into healthcare with the guidance of supportive professors and community
Katelyn Ho — November 07, 2024
From an early age, alumnus Miguel Abascal (’23) saw how the power of medicine displayed the love of God. Raised by missionary parents overseas in...
Student Film Is Selected as Finalist in Fine Cut Festival of Films
The short film, “One of My Own,” will air on PBS SoCal Plus on October 9
Nate Bell — October 07, 2024
One of My Own, a ��ݮ��Ƶ student film written and directed by cinema and media arts major Analei Song ('23), has been playing the...
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold and Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics
The bilateral amputee swimmer broke a Paralympic record for the 400-meter freestyle race
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) blew the competition out of the water at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Winning gold in the 400-meter freestyle S7,...
Alumna Inspires Many on What It Is to be Truly Healthy
Jana Le Roux (’24) is not losing heart while undergoing cancer treatment
Sarah Dougher — July 12, 2024
Author’s note: On November 13, 2024, after experiencing complications from cancer, Jana Weyers (Le Roux) passed away. ��ݮ��Ƶ held a...
��ݮ��Ƶ Congratulates 2024 Graduates
Social media mogul and Biola alumnus Zach King (’12) delivers Commencement address
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2024
More than 1,100 graduates celebrated their graduation at ��ݮ��Ƶ on May 3 and 4. For many, it was the first chance they had to cross the...
A ‘Voice for the People,’ Biola Alumna’s Journey from Eagle Vision to NBC Reporter
Alumna Velena Jones (’12) credits her Biola experience for her successful career in broadcast journalism.
Jalin Cerillo — April 29, 2024
After over a decade of experience in broadcast journalism, ��ݮ��Ƶ alumna Velena Jones (’12) now works in a top-ten market in her...
Torrey Honors College Offers ‘Unparalleled’ Education, says Biola Alumnus
Current Yale graduate student Gavin Susantio (’21) hopes to disciple the next generation of Christian philosophers
Jalin Cerillo — March 27, 2024
Growing up in Indonesia, ��ݮ��Ƶ alumnus Gavin Susantio (’21) dreamt of becoming a Christian apologist and author. He quickly realized the...
Biola Honors Rev. Andy Bales with Tenth Annual Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage
Honored during Missions Conference, Bales embodies the Great Commission in his daily work
Sarah Dougher — March 21, 2024
Today, the former CEO of Union Rescue Mission, Reverend Andy Bales, received the tenth annual Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage....
Two Film Alumni Release Feature Film About Faith and Redemption
Directed and produced by Cinema and Media Arts Alumni, Pastor’s Kid is Based on a True Story
Lisa Kim — March 19, 2024
Pastor’s Kid, a feature film based on a true story, directed and produced by alumni from ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media...
Nursing Alumna in Israel to Help Provide Lifesaving Healthcare to Children
Bethany Harper (’20) is working with the nonprofit Shevet Achim to serve children from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Northern Iraq and Syria
Sarah Dougher — February 20, 2024
The dire situation in Gaza and the West Bank is rightfully in the spotlight, but for ��ݮ��Ƶ alumna, Bethany Harper (’20), her eyes were...
Social Media Mogul Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater, ��ݮ��Ƶ
Sarah Dougher — February 12, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Spring 2024...
“Justice-Minded” Journalism Alumnus Receives EMMY Nomination
Alumnus Quinn Gorham (’21) reflects on his Biola education and career achievements
Reina Lee — December 04, 2023
A remarkable achievement and testament to journalistic excellence, Quinn Gorham (’21), a ��ݮ��Ƶ School of Fine Arts and Communication...
Biola Alumna Mariah Martinez (’20) Makes an Impact on At-Risk Communities in Orange County
Friendly Center non-profit provides necessities to local people in need
Abi Goosen — October 30, 2023
Over 23,000 children in Orange County are currently experiencing homelessness, according to the Orange County Grand Jury. ��ݮ��Ƶ alumna...
Wall Street Journal Names Biola on 2024 Best Colleges List
Biola is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience
Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023
��ݮ��Ƶ is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....
Office of Health Professions Advising Points Student in Right Direction
Alumnus Matthew Short (’16) found his way to medical school with the guidance of faculty and staff
Charlotte McKinley — April 12, 2023
Once interested in coaching high school basketball, Matthew Short (B.S. ’16) is now a fourth year medical student thanks to the influence of Dr....
A Biola Alumna’s Journey Overseas and Back Again
Dorothy Leal went from La Mirada to Nepal to Mexico and to Oklahoma to use her passions and skills in teaching.
Charlotte McKinley — March 31, 2023
After graduating from ��ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Education in 1967, Dorothy Leal did not anticipate the way that God would use her degree to help...
Alumna Helps Ukrainian Orphans During the Russia/Ukraine War
Dr. Sherri McClurg provides thousands of displaced children with hope
Charlotte McKinley — March 20, 2023
Amidst the wreckage and danger of the Ukrainian battlefield, ��ݮ��Ƶ graduate Dr. Sherri McClurg (Psy.D. ‘98) has had her boots on the...
Alumnus’ Journey from Job Fair at Biola to Japan
Cook School of Intercultural Studies alumnus Erik Bentley teaches English in Narita City, Japan.
Charlotte McKinley — March 17, 2023
God was preparing Erik Bentley (B.A. ’96, M.A. ’20) for a life in Japan far before he met his wife and he moved to the Chiba Prefecture in east...
Intercultural Studies Alumna Innovates her Degree Post Graduation
Eden DeLaVara (’22) uses both her intercultural studies bachelor’s degree and art minor to express herself and what she believes in
Ryan Wingert — March 10, 2023
Growing up, Intercultural Studies (ICS) alumna — Eden DeLaVara (’22) — felt as if life was clearly planned for her with clear next steps from...
Engineering Student Received Two Baccalaureate Degrees
Joshua Williams finished at the University of Southern California as part of the partnership with Biola for their 3+2 engineering program
Dalet Valles — January 25, 2023
After attending ��ݮ��Ƶ, then transferring to the University of Southern California, Joshua Williams graduated and completed the 3+2...
Biola Alumnus Joins Deloitte’s Consulting Staff
Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) will join as senior consultant
Ryan Wingert — January 19, 2023
Alumnus Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) has been hired by Deloitte’s consulting practices to join their team as a senior consultant. While at Biola, Hormel...
Seven Biolans Featured in “Christianity Today’s” Book Awards
Biola-affiliated authors from publications like Winsome Conviction and Simple Trinity are honored by Christianity Today
Jocelyn Huffman — February 08, 2022
Christianity Today’s 2022 Book Awards features books authored by ��ݮ��Ƶ faculty and alumni. According to the magazine, the selected...
Biola Alumna Supports Artists and Culture Changers
Bethany Wearden is using her film background to encourage creativity through partnership and advocacy
Nate Bell — December 16, 2021
Bethany Wearden (B.A. ’08) found her calling supporting artists full-time with an immigrant justice organization called Define American, where she...