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Biola to Discontinue Two Academic Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will discontinue one undergraduate program and one graduate program — B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and...
University News
��ݮ��Ƶ will Phase Out Eight Online Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ will discontinue eight of the 11 undergraduate online programs — B.S. in Organizational Leadership, Public...
University News
��ݮ��Ƶ To Host its Last Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Emily Marsh — December 13, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The ��ݮ��Ƶ final Fall Commencement is being held on Friday, Dec. 16, featuring film producer and visionary Karen...
University News
��ݮ��Ƶ Upholds 39 Year Tradition with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Emily Marsh — November 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The beloved 39-year-old ��ݮ��Ƶ tradition of the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is upon the community once again....
Rosemead School of Psychology
Research Explores Healing Power in Gratitude to God
Sarah Dougher — November 07, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Why is gratitude, and gratitude to God specifically, vital for flourishing and resilience in a changing and challenging world?...
Talbot School of Theology
Five Years of Think Biblically: Popular Podcast to Celebrate with Live Recording
Christie Macris — October 19, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In five years, Talbot School of Theology’s Think Biblically podcast has grown to one of the top podcasts in the area of faith...
Biola’s Holy Spirit Center Announces Faculty Fellowship Recipients
Sarah Dougher — October 07, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Five professors have been selected for ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit...
Matt Redman is Songwriter in Residence at ��ݮ��Ƶ
Known for the Christian song "10,000 Reasons," Redman will help equip the next generation of worship leaders
Jenna Loumagne — August 29, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Christian singer and songwriter, Matt Redman, will serve as Songwriter in Residence at ��ݮ��Ƶ commencing the...
Talbot School of Theology
Young Latino Protestants On the Rise; Conference to Support Hispanic Church Leaders
Sarah Dougher — August 24, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Young Latino protestants are rising as the fastest-growing segment of evangelicals in America. ��ݮ��Ƶ’s 43rd Biola...
University News
��ݮ��Ƶ Appoints Next Provost and Senior Vice President
Biola Staff — May 23, 2022
LA MIRADA, Calif. — ��ݮ��Ƶ President Barry H. Corey announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. Hall to the position of Provost and...
��ݮ��Ƶ to Celebrate Graduates at In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Jocelyn Huffman — May 05, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies will be held in a traditional in-person format after two years of strict...
Academics
��ݮ��Ƶ Moves Commencement Ceremonies to Once Per Year
University Communications — April 13, 2022
Biola’s leadership, after much discussion and in consultation with the Council of Academic Deans, Student Senate and service providers across...
University News
��ݮ��Ƶ Awards First-Ever Full Tuition Scholarship
Dalet Valles — April 12, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ awarded its first-ever full-tuition scholarship to incoming student Caroline Flores-Ramirez from Laguna Hills,...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
��ݮ��Ƶ Opens Stage for Students to Feature Works in Theater and Music
Dalet Valles — March 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s year-long Celebration of Arts and Media, a series of events, symposiums and performances meant to honor the...
School of Science, Technology and Health
New Discovery by Biola Researchers Shows Ability of Nanomolecules to Kill Viruses
Dalet Valles — March 15, 2022
A cutting-edge discovery made by ��ݮ��Ƶ’s School of Science, Technology and Health students and faculty shows that molecular nanomachines...
University News
Evangelist Luis Palau to be Honored with ��ݮ��Ƶ’s 8th Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
The award will be announced at Biola’s 92nd Missions Conference
Jocelyn Huffman — March 10, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Evangelist Luis Palau is ��ݮ��Ƶ’s 2022 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award recipient. Palau’s son, Kevin...
University News
The Power of Word: Biola’s Lenten Journey through the Psalms
Dalet Valles — March 02, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts is hosting its 2022 Lent Project, a free online daily...
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...
��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...
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
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...
��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...
��ݮ��Ƶ to Host Covid Safe On-Campus Commencement Ceremonies
Sarah Dougher — May 06, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��ݮ��Ƶ is hosting COVID-19 safe Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies on campus this weekend. Graduates will sit with...
New Contract to Bring Innovative Book Butler Service to the Biola Store
Biola’s new partnership with Slingshot will bring a refreshed space and new merchandise for students
Jenna Loumagne — April 29, 2021
��ݮ��Ƶ has secured a contract with a new Biola Store partner — Tree of Life. Beginning August 1, 2021, Tree of Life will assume...