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Biola’s Biblical Approach to Racial Justice
Amid racial pain and polarization, Scripture calls us to godly discernment and gospel faithfulness
Barry H. Corey — October 15, 2020
On March 11, just a week before we began emptying the campus in response to COVID-19, about 100 of us sat in a circle at Biola’s Calvary Chapel...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Alumna Vanessa Madrigal (’20) Works to Change Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness in the Hispanic Community
The psychology graduate is using her own Hispanic background to help pave the way for those in her community who are struggling
Sarah Dougher — October 15, 2020
As ��ݮ��Ƶ alumna Vanessa Madrigal (’20) sat in an interview for a behavioral therapist position with Autism Spectrum Therapies, she was...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Stephen Yao Edits Disney Documentary “Howard”
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts graduate finishes a three-year journey with the premiere of “Howard”
Nate Bell — October 13, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ'sSnyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Stephen Yao (’05) earned his first editing credit on the feature film “Howard” —...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Ryan Frost Reaches Audiences Through Feature Film “The Dark Divide”
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts graduate launched his company Public House Films to find a new way forward in film financing
Nate Bell — October 09, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ'sSnyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Ryan Frost (’07) produced the independent comedy-drama “The Dark Divide,” now...
Academics, Faculty Highlights
Biola Launches 5-Year Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse
In a divisive era, professors and authors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer aim to help Christians deepen convictions without dividing communities
Joy Blea — October 07, 2020
A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The Civility Project, with...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Wins Filmmaking Competition
Anna Matz (’19) awarded $50,000 to produce her film and will be mentored by industry professionals
Nate Bell — October 07, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumna Anna Matz (’19) was selected as a winner of the “Six Feet Apart Experiment”...
Academics
Biola Launches Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse During a Divisive Era
Joy Blea — October 06, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The...
Alumni, School of Fine Arts and Communication
Alumna Nicole Foy Works to Bridge Information Gap for Latino/Hispanic Community
The ��ݮ��Ƶ journalism graduate is a fellow with Stanford University’s John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships program this year
Sarah Dougher — October 02, 2020
When alumna Nicole Foy (’16) began working as a reporter in Nampa, Idaho, she noticed a disparity in coverage at the newspaper where she worked —...
Academics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University News
��ݮ��Ƶ's Torrey Honors Institute Becomes Torrey Honors College
Honoring the work of Torrey Honors, Biola has updated the name of its honors program
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Torrey Honors Institute has changed its name to Torrey Honors College in recognition of the program’s impact. In its 25-year...
Academics
��ݮ��Ƶ Torrey Honors Institute Becomes Torrey Honors College
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Torrey Honors Institute has changed its name to Torrey Honors College in recognition of the program’s impact. In its 25-year...
Academics, Student Life, University News
��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”...
Academics, University News
U.S. News Ranks Biola in Top Tier of America’s Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on seven special recognition lists
Jenna Loumagne — September 14, 2020
��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...
Academics, Faculty Highlights
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2020
Four new faculty members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
Biola Staff — September 11, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ welcomes four new faculty members this fall, each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics, School of Science, Technology and Health
Biola Announces New Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Health
Dr. Matt Rouse is an accomplished health sciences professional, author and professor
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2020
After an extensive national search and interview process, ��ݮ��Ƶ has selected Dr. Matt Rouse to serve as the new dean of the School of...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Dr. Doug Daugherty Named Dean of Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology
Dr. Doug Daugherty comes to Biola from Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) where he served for 23 years as a professor of addictions and psychology and most recently as the executive dean of IWU’s College of Arts and Sciences
Joanna Wu — August 27, 2020
After an extensive national search and interview process, ��ݮ��Ƶ has selected Dr. Doug Daugherty to serve as the dean of the Rosemead...
Academics, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
High School Students in Indonesia Earn College Credit Through Biola’s Film School
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts offered a new dual enrollment course for students at Sekolah Pelita Harapan in Jakarta
Jenna Loumagne — August 25, 2020
A new class offered by ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts allowed high school students across the globe to explore the...
Message from President Corey on Fall 2020 Reopening
Internal Communications — July 28, 2020
Dear Biola community, I know the COVID-19 pandemic has created a long season of uncertainty, especially for new or returning students and for...
Academics
Biola Grieves Passing of Professor and Administrator Bob Harp
Biola Staff — July 21, 2020
Robert Harp, Executive Director of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s newly formed Office of Innovation , champion of Biola’s annual Startup Competition and...
Academics
AMC Networks Executive To Lead ��ݮ��Ƶ’s New Film School
Jenna Loumagne — July 16, 2020
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Executive Vice President from AMC Networks, Tom Halleen, who led programming and scheduling for Emmy Award-winning...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology Closes Certificate in Integrative Counseling Program
Joanna Wu — July 10, 2020
Rosemead School of Psychology’s certificate program in integrative counseling will be closing its program and no longer accepting new applicants....
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Releases Critically Acclaimed Feature Film
“Blood on Her Name” resembles a modern-day film noir with a strong sense of morality
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ alumnus Don Thompson (’04) co-wrote and produced “Blood on Her Name,” a powerful theatrical feature which opened simultaneously...
Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumni Offer Wisdom and Training in New Cinema and Media Arts Course
Popular weekend course helps prepare students to land and keep their first Hollywood job
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ alumni Sydney Patapoff (’09) and Nick Patapoff (’10) have worked steadily in the L.A. entertainment industry since graduating...
Academics, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
Tom Halleen Named Founding Dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Former executive vice president at AMC Networks will serve as founding dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Sarah Dougher — June 29, 2020
After an extensive search process, ��ݮ��Ƶ has selected Tom Halleen , former executive vice president at AMC Networks, to serve as the...
University News
Biola Announces Closure of Biola Youth Theatre
Biola Staff — June 11, 2020
��ݮ��Ƶ leadership announced today that Biola Youth Theatre (BYT) will close at the end of this month on June 30, 2020. “It is with a...
A Letter from President Corey on Racial Injustice and Our Commitment to Action
Office of the President — June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 Dear Biola Community, We are in the midst of some hard weeks, none I can remember more trying. I have a few important things I'd...