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��ݮ��Ƶ’s ‘Forgotten Founder’ Remembered in Dedication Ceremony
��ݮ��Ƶ dedicates Blackstone Hall in honor of William E. Blackstone
Shayna Brodsky — October 06, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ dedicated the newest residence hall, named after Biola’s first administrative dean, William E. Blackstone, on Oct. 6, 2015 in the...
“Forgotten Founder,” William E. Blackstone, is Remembered by ��ݮ��Ƶ
Shayna Brodsky — October 05, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will dedicate the newest residence hall—William E. Blackstone Hall — on Tuesday Oct. 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The first-ever Biola Startup Competition, hosted by ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Crowell School of Business, launched this fall, giving...
Student Life
��ݮ��Ƶ Hosts First-Ever University-Wide Lockdown Drill
Campus Safety actively pursues emergency preparedness
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Campus Safety in conjunction with Biola’s Emergency Response Team and the La Mirada Sheriff’s station (LASD) conducted a...
Academics
Biola Kicks off Campaign National Tour in Newport Beach
A fifteen city tour begins for Biola's comprehensive campaign, A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage: The Campaign for Biola
Cambria Aviles — September 29, 2015
Approximately 100 ��ݮ��Ƶ alumni, parents and staff gathered at the Newport Beach Civic Center in Newport Beach, Calif. to kick off the...
Student Life
��ݮ��Ƶ Hosts First-Ever University-Wide Lockdown Drill
Jenna Loumagne — September 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Campus Safety in conjunction with Biola’s Emergency Response Team and the La Mirada Sheriff’s station will...
Athletics
Kellian Hunt Named National Runner of the Week
The senior standout is recognized nationally.
Neil Morgan — September 23, 2015
After placing fourth overall at last weekend’s The Master’s College Mustang Invitational Kellian Hunt has been awarded Biola’s first NAIA Women’s...
Academics
A Bright Future for Music Education
How Biola is shaping the next generation of music teachers
Staff — September 22, 2015
A common concern of prospective students is that music programs are being cut from schools and there is no future for music teachers. But this...
National Tour Kicks Off in Newport Beach, Calif. for ��ݮ��Ƶ’s $180 Million Campaign
Jenna Loumagne — September 22, 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will host its first event of a national campaign tour for The Campaign for ��ݮ��Ƶ this...
Alumni
From Spanish teacher to deputy: Biola alumna uses education to help others
Biola graduate Laurel Yoshimoto utilizes her education degree and experience to help her become a better peace officer
Angelene Wong — September 16, 2015
Laurel Yoshimoto (’04, M.A. ’06) never dreamed of going into law enforcement when she graduated from ��ݮ��Ƶ. She started her career as a...
Academics
New Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement Announced
Pamela Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at Biola
Jenna Loumagne — September 15, 2015
Pamela Christian has been appointed ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement. She will oversee Multi-ethnic...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Students and alumni invited to enter Biola’s first annual competition for capital to launch a new business
Olivia Bersin — September 14, 2015
The first annual Biola Startup Competition, hosted by ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Crowell School of Business, will launch this month giving students and...
Athletics
Three Athletes to be Inducted into Biola’s Athletics Hall of Fame
Neil Morgan — September 11, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will host the fourth annual Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12. The 2015...
Athletics
Biola Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
Claims character award for eighth year in a row.
Neil Morgan — September 10, 2015
NAIA RELEASE Biola is named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the eighth...
��ݮ��Ƶ Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 02, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance Biola’s Talbot School of Theology ’s global impact. The...
Athletics
Amy Jungkeit Hired As Assistant AD for Compliance
Biola Athletics brings on board an alum of The Master's College.
Neil Morgan — September 02, 2015
Amy Jungkeit officially began duties as Biola's Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance on Aug. 24, 2015. She joins Biola's staff following...
Academics
��ݮ��Ƶ Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance Biola’s Talbot School of Theology ’s...
Academics
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2015
From gourmet food trucks to 18th century British literature, Biola’s new faculty bring a diverse set of experience to the classroom
Jenna Loumagne — August 28, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ welcomes 30 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Greg Peters
The Story of Monasticism: A Q&A with Greg Peters on his new book
Quinn Clark and Jenna Loumagne — August 27, 2015
Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a retreat from the world or a shirking of the call to the Great Commision. But...
Academics
Biola Named a “Best In The West” College by The Princeton Review
Annual rankings honor Biola for its academic excellence
Jenna Loumagne — August 18, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ is one of the best colleges in the West according to newly released college rankings from The Princeton Review . Biola is one of...
Student Life
Biola’s Chief of Campus Safety Named Campus Safety Director of the Year
Campus Safety magazine awards John Ojeisekhoba for outstanding leadership in campus safety
Quinn Clark — August 18, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, has been named Campus Safety Director of the Year — an honor annually awarded by...
Athletics
Men's Soccer Serves In Japan
The men's soccer team took a 12-day service trip to Japan.
Neil Morgan — August 12, 2015
Photos (courtesy Gil Mellis) LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola Men's Soccer had the opportunity to take 12 days from its busy preseason schedule to...
Biola Welcomes Athletes for Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Hundreds of athletes enjoy an afternoon of food and festivities on Biola's campus
Staff — August 05, 2015
On July 22, nearly 400 special olympics athletes were welcomed to the United States at a special event hosted by ��ݮ��Ƶ. The Biola...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Back At Her Best
Despite an injury that occurred less than a year ago, Jackson is back to medaling.
Neil Morgan — July 20, 2015
CALGARY, Alberta --- It's been a trying year for Biola Hall of Famer Natasha Jackson. It was one that pushed her to the edge of what she can...
��ݮ��Ƶ named a “2015 Great College to Work For”
University makes Honor Roll of Chronicle of Higher Education list
Jenna Loumagne — July 20, 2015
��ݮ��Ƶ is one of the nation’s 86 best colleges to work for, according to a newly released survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education....