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Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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...
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer and John-Paul Foster to Speak at ��ݮ��Ƶ Commencement Ceremonies
Jocelyn Huffman — December 16, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Tomorrow, 404 graduates will be handed diplomas at Biola’s first traditional in-person commencement ceremonies since the start...
University News
100 Days of Dante: More than 15,000 participants Join Biola and Baylor Co-led Initiative
Several Torrey Honors College professors contributed to a nation-wide project commemorating Dante
Jocelyn Huffman, Spenser Wagner — December 02, 2021
To commemorate the 700 year anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, a Florentine poet, writer and philosopher, ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Torrey...
��ݮ��Ƶ Announces SCORR Conference to Become National, Independent Conference
Sarah Dougher — December 01, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ announced on Dec. 1, 2021 that the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) Conference will...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
‘Dear 2020: A Process’ Provided Space for Actors and Audience to Reflect on 2020
Alumna and adjunct professor Rory Slater (’14) directed Theatre 21’s first fall 2021 production
Sarah Dougher — November 30, 2021
One of the main facets of the theater are its communal and interactive aspects. When the pandemic hit, live theater performances were one of the...
Biola to Award Full Tuition to First Prize Winner of Early Application for Fall 2022
Sarah Dougher — November 19, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ is introducing an incentivized campaign that offers one first-prize winner a full four-year tuition...
University News
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2021
From a researcher on how to empower global leaders to a screenwriter on ABC’s “George Lopez,” 12 new faculty members join Biola’s eminent faculty
Jocelyn Huffman — November 16, 2021
��ݮ��Ƶ welcomes 12 new faculty members this fall, each of whom represents the university’s mission of biblically centered education,...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Biola Alumnus Produces Comic Book for King Studio
Kip Henderson (’19) wrote and created a comic book based on creator and influencer Zach King
Nate Bell — November 10, 2021
Where did YouTube magician Zach King (’12) get his powers? This question is answered in a new comic book by artist and author alumnus Kip Henderson...
School of Science, Technology and Health
B.S. in Allied Health Pre-Occupational Therapy Program to Launch in Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health
Possible career paths with the degree are occupational therapist or healthcare administrator
Sarah Dougher — November 04, 2021
��ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Science, Technology and Health will launch its new B.S. in Allied Health Pre-Occupational Therapy degree in Fall 2022....
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
“The Wrap” Ranks Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a Top Film School Again
Location, expert faculty and an anticipated new $76 million building earned Biola’s spot on the list
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2021
For the second year in a row, ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts has been recognized as one of the nation’s top film schools...
Talbot School of Theology, University News
Ablaze Conference Honors Jesus People Movement
The Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today has been conducting research on the unforgettable Jesus People Movement
Sarah Dougher — October 28, 2021
Fifty years ago, Christian revival sparked the Jesus People Movement. Aiming to fuel the flame of the same type of revival, ��ݮ��Ƶ hosted...
University News
Local Manufacturer SONO Healthcare Donates 11,000 Items to ��ݮ��Ƶ
Jocelyn Huffman — October 28, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA (October 21, 2021) — Keeping the ��ݮ��Ƶ community safe requires more disinfectant products than ever before due to...
Student Life, University News
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...
School of Science, Technology and Health
Biola’s Nursing Program Recognized as One of the Best Undergraduate Programs in the Nation
The nursing program was ranked #251 out of 694 universities for best BSN programs
Sarah Dougher — October 13, 2021
U.S. News and World Report ranked ��ݮ��Ƶ on the brand-new special recognition list, Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs....
School of Fine Arts and Communication, University News
Public Relations Professor Honored with Teacher of the Year Award
Biola Professor KiYong Kim is named the 2021 Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year
Lauren McLeod — September 28, 2021
KiYong Kim, professor in the ��ݮ��Ƶ Department of Public Relations and Strategic Communication has been awarded the 2021 Ginger Rudeseal...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumni Collaborate on Independent Feature Film
Space Waves explores friendship, romance and life in a small town
Nate Bell — September 23, 2021
Two friends in the film Space Waves endeavor to catapult their podcast to the top of the iTunes chart. Spencer Whiteout (’18) and Andrew Baer (’...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Launches Her Career at Disney
Sierra Stoltzfus (’20) shares how her internship led to her first industry job
Nate Bell — September 23, 2021
Sierra Stoltzfus (’20) had been applying for internships with Disney since her junior year at ��ݮ��Ƶ. As a Snyder School of Cinema and...
��ݮ��Ƶ to Dedicate Reimagined Bardwell Hall to Visual Arts
Sarah Dougher — September 15, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Bardwell Hall has been newly renovated into a brand-new, state-of-the-art creative space for the Department...
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Ablaze Conference to Honor Jesus People Movement
Sarah Dougher — September 13, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Fifty years ago, Christian revival sparked during the Jesus People Movement. Aiming to fuel the flame of the same type of...
University News
U.S. News Ranks ��ݮ��Ƶ in Top Tier of America's Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on six special recognition lists
Sarah Dougher — September 13, 2021
��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...
Student Life, University News
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...
University News
Biola Community Grieves Passing of Alumnus and Former Biola Chaplain Ron Hafer
Brenda Velasco — August 10, 2021
Ron Hafer (‘61, ‘77), alumnus and former ��ݮ��Ƶ Chaplain, passed away due to complications from lung cancer, university leaders announced...
Biola Grieves the Death of Student Paris Collman-Jackson
Biola Staff — June 09, 2021
The ��ݮ��Ƶ community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Paris Collman-Jackson, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Debuts Feature Film at Christian Film Festival
Marco Zambrana (’19) wrote and directed “Rubaru,” a drama about the trials of marriage
Nate Bell — May 20, 2021
Alumnus Marco Zambrana (’19) directed the feature-length film “Rubaru” during his senior year at ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Snyder School of Cinema and...
Academics, School of Science, Technology and Health
Students Advance in Cybersecurity Knowledge as Global Need for Cyber Protection Increases
Biola’s first collegiate cybersecurity team competes in the Largest Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition in the United States
Joe Conway — May 13, 2021
According to a New York Times article from 2017, society and culture have become more aware of the frequency and severity of cyber breaches...