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Biola Recognized for the Best Student Experience
Wall Street Journal ranked Biola in the top 15% of U.S. Colleges
Katelyn Ho — November 25, 2024
Recognized for its top student experience, ��ݮ��Ƶ has been ranked as one of America’s best universities, according to the Wall Street...
Biola Keeps Moving FirstGen Forward
For the fourth consecutive year, Biola has been recognized as a FirstGen Forward Network Institution
Sarah Dougher — November 08, 2024
��ݮ��Ƶ has once again been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network, a national organization focused on engaging and empowering higher...
Biola Welcomes Over 1,600 Students to the Community
President Barry H. Corey welcomed the Biola community in Convocation chapel with a message to kickoff the chapel theme, “Compelled”
Sarah Dougher — September 05, 2024
Lively worship led by ��ݮ��Ƶ gospel choir director and American Idol top 12 finalist Roman Collins ushered Biola students, staff and...
Not Your Average Drive-Thru: ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Concierge Move-In Experience
Sarah Dougher — August 23, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The move-in experience for incoming freshmen at ��ݮ��Ƶ on Friday, August 30, 2024 will bring families from the car...
Self-Defense Workshop to Prepare Students Duing National Sexual Assault Awareness Month at ��ݮ��Ƶ
Jalin Cerillo — April 18, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ is hosting a series of events including a self-defense workshop in support of National Sexual Assault...
Biola Shuttle Services Ending Fall 2024
The Biola Shuttle will cease operation at the end of this semester due to a decline in usage.
Brenda Velasco — April 16, 2024
The Biola Shuttle will cease operation at the end of this semester due to a decline in usage and the need to wisely steward financial resources....
��ݮ��Ƶ Marks 116th Birthday by Serving Downtown LA
Biola students serve at MacArthur Park with the Dream Center
Jalin Cerillo — March 11, 2024
��ݮ��Ƶ celebrated its 116th birthday with a number of events, including serving those experiencing homelessness in downtown Los Angeles....
��ݮ��Ƶ to Host Spring 2024 Career Expo
Jalin Cerillo — February 05, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — More than 40 employers from across Southern California will be on ��ݮ��Ƶ’s campus this Wednesday for the university’s...
��ݮ��Ƶ Receives National Recognition for FirstGen Student Success
The university’s commitment to first-generation college students honored for third consecutive year
Reina Lee — October 09, 2023
For the third consecutive year, ��ݮ��Ƶ has achieved a special status for the institution’s commitment to first-generation student...
Biola Welcomes Incoming Class, Students Urged to Serve Others
Being the “greatest” looks more like serving others over oneself, President Barry H. Corey exhorts students
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
��ݮ��Ƶ welcomes 1,676 undergraduate and graduate students, its largest incoming class since before the pandemic, this fall. The students,...
Office of Hispanic Services is Ready to Serve the Biola Community
Alumna and Director of Hispanic Services, Erika Sanchez, aims to serve Hispanic students and families
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2022
��ݮ��Ƶ Director of Hispanic Services, alumna Erika Sanchez (’13) attended ��ݮ��Ƶ as a first-generation student. Graduating with...
Biola Entrepreneurs Compete in First Annual Pitch Competition
Student startups receive support and funding from Biola’s Office of Innovation
Lindsey Hayden — October 20, 2021
Under the lights of the Giumarra Library Courtyard, students gathered at the first annual Pitch Competition on September 15, 2021 hosted by Biola...
Nearly 4,000 Undergraduate Students Start the Fall 2021 In-Person Semester with Convocation Chapel
President Barry H. Corey addressed all students, faculty and staff in person since the start of the pandemic
Sarah Dougher — September 07, 2021
For the first time in 17 months, the ��ݮ��Ƶ Community gathered together in the center of campus on Metzger Lawn for an in-person outdoor...
��ݮ��Ƶ Receives National Honor for Commitment to First-generation Student Success
The university is designated as an institution committed to advancing outcomes of first-generation college students
Jenna Owens — April 09, 2021
��ݮ��Ƶ received the national honor of being selected as a member of the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort by The Center for...
Mental Health Awareness Week Provides Resources and Tools for Biola Students
Students can remotely access resources and tools to help maintain mental health during the remote semester
Vanessa Morales — October 20, 2020
A survey conducted by Active Minds found that 91% of college students surveyed had an increase in stress and anxiety as of April of this year. To...
��ݮ��Ƶ Kicks Off Fall Semester 2020 with Online Convocation
President Barry H. Corey reminds students of the strength that comes from enduring trials
Joy Blea — September 18, 2020
More than 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students began their collegiate careers at ��ݮ��Ƶ on Monday, Aug. 31. With “Biola at Home”...
��ݮ��Ƶ Hosts First Sleep Week to Encourage Students to Rest
Conversations, activities and competitions educate students on the importance of healthy sleep habits in a culture of sleeplessness and busyness.
Emma Vandine — February 20, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ hosted the first Sleep Week from Feb. 2 through Feb. 8 to educate students on the importance of healthy sleep habits. Throughout...
Community Halloween Event, Candyland, Hosted by Local College
Jenna Loumagne — October 31, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will be hosting its 21st annual Candyland event on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the all-female...
5th Annual Startup Competition Kicks Off Alongside New Entrepreneurship Concentration
Students and alumni have the opportunity to compete for prizes including funds to launch their own business
Kiana Karn — October 04, 2019
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Crowell School of Business launched its fifth annual Startup Competition in September, coinciding with two new entrepreneurship...
��ݮ��Ƶ Opens New Veteran Center for Military Affiliated Students
The new center is located in the Student Union Building and will serve Biola’s growing population of veteran and military affiliated students
Kiana Karn — October 04, 2019
��ݮ��Ƶ held a ribbon cutting ceremony this month to celebrate the opening of the new Biola Veteran Center for Military Affiliated...
��ݮ��Ƶ to Open New Veteran Center for Military Affiliated Students
Jenna Loumagne — September 15, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will officially open the new Biola Veteran Center for Military Affiliated Students on Sept. 16 from...
��ݮ��Ƶ Hosts 20th Annual “Candyland” Event for La Mirada Community
Amanda Pappalardo — November 02, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will host “Candyland” for the 20th consecutive year on October 31, 2018 at 5 p.m. The event, hosted by...
Biola Names Banquet Room After World Evangelist Billy Kim
To honor Billy and Trudy Kim’s ministry, Biola will transform the room to depict the Great Commission
Monica Kochan — October 18, 2018
It was a night of celebration as ��ݮ��Ƶ President Barry H. Corey recognized well-known evangelist Rev. Billy Kim and his wife, Trudy...
��ݮ��Ƶ to Host Big Shaker Truck on Campus For Earthquake Drill
Jenna Loumagne — October 05, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The Biola community and public are invited to ��ݮ��Ƶ on Tuesday, Oct. 2 to experience a magnitude 8.0 earthquake...
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Campus Safety to Participate in City of Hope’s Pink Patch Project
Jenna Loumagne — October 02, 2018
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Campus Safety department will participate in City of Hope’s Pink Patch Project to raise awareness of breast...