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  • Biola Student Athletes Explore Diversity in Sports and Faith

    Soccer Duo Spends Summer Training in Serbia

    Jacquelyn Elissa Mota — 

    Senior Carlos Ballesteros and junior Sava Pantic, a Serbian native, spent this summer in Belgrade, Serbia dedicated to refining their soccer...

  • Biola Welcomes the Incoming Class of 2017

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    New students officially started their story at Biola University on Wednesday as Biola President Barry H. Corey commissioned students at the 2013...

  • Evacuated from Egypt

    Student Kylie Tyndall (’14) shares about a summer internship cut short by a coup

    Brett McCracken — 

    When sisters Kylie and Keaton Tyndall went to Cairo, Egypt, earlier this year to fulfill their internship requirement as intercultural studies...

  • Student Competes in World University Games in Russia

    Kaarel Lilleoja runs for Biola and his home country of Estonia in world’s second-largest sports event

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Traversing the globe with running shoes in tow, student Kaarel Lilleoja competed in Russia at the World University Games July 10, representing...

  • Spring 2013 Baccalaureate

    Hundreds of graduating students, along with their family and friends, attended Biola's Baccalaureate service on Thursday, May 23 at First Evangelical Church of Fullerton.

    Hilary Larkins — 

    On the evening ofThursday, May 23, twenty-four hours prior to the Under»ĆąĎĘÓƵ Commencement Ceremony, close to 600 guests arrived at theFirst...

  • Biola Named One of the "Most Outstanding" Properties in La Mirada

    Biola's grounds crew honored by City of La Mirada for their work to keep the campus beautiful.

    Rachel Snyder — 

    The city of La Mirada has named Biola University one of the “Most Outstanding” properties in the city as part of its 2013 Spring Beautification...

  • Senior Named to OC Metro’s “40 Under 40”

    Amanda Andrews recognized for her work against human trafficking

    Brenda Velasco  — 

    Graduating senior Amanda Andrews has been named to OC Metro Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list, published in the May issue. As the youngest woman...

  • Student’s Art Exhibit Recognizes Dignity of Homeless in Downtown L.A.

    Jason Leith’s temporary gallery will be featured during L.A. Art Walk

    Jessica Airey — 

    Biola art student Jason Leith will debut a poignant, innovative exhibit in Los Angeles in conjunction with the L.A. Art Walk on May 9, featuring...

  • College Students Explore the Dangers of Unforgiveness

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University is encouraging emotional, physical and spiritual health through hosting Forgiveness Awareness Week April 8-12 — a week of...

  • Biola Donates Thousands of Clothing Items to the Los Angeles Dream Center

    Biola partners with Los Angeles Dream Center for second annual clothes drive in honor of National Women's History Month

    Cassandra Acosta — 

    More than 2,000 pieces of business clothing, shoes and accessories were delivered to the women of the Los Angeles Dream Center — a residential...

  • Women in Work Panel Draws Crowd, Provides Insight

    Professionals share experience with students at second annual event

    Carissa Lehmkuhl — 

    In celebration of National Women’s History Month, Biola hosted the second annual Women in Work event on March 7, providing female students with an...

  • Biola Celebrates National Women's History Month

    Biola recognizes the ways in which I Am has shaped women's unique identities

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    “I encourage women to be courageous, strong and bold in sharing their stories so that in some way they might inspire other women to be a testimony...

  • San Diego Alumni, Family and Friends Gathering

    A great group of San Diego-area alumni, families and friends gathered Sunday 1/20/13 at La Jolla Community Church to meet and connect over lunch and a concert by the Conservatory of Music's "Gravity" saxophone quartet.

    Don Bernstein — 

    A great group of San Diego-area alumni, families and friends gathered Sunday 1/20/13 at La Jolla Community Church to meet and connect over lunch...

  • Biola Continues Commitment to College Affordability

    University efforts align with State of the Union initiatives and new college scorecard

    Jason Newell — 

    “Through tax credits, grants and better loans, we’ve made college more affordable for millions of students and families over the last few years....

  • Spring 2013 Convocation Recap

    President Corey welcomes incoming students at a special ceremony dedicating the Spring semester

    Hilary Larkins — 

    Nearly 2,000 students, faculty and staff gathered in Biola's Chase Gymnasium on Monday, January 28 to kick off the first day of classes at the...

  • New Softball Field Opens with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    Hilary Larkins — 

    On Monday, January 28, 2013, hundreds gathered in celebration of the newly-renovated softball field. President Barry H. Corey welcomed the crowd...

  • Students Travel Around World to Proclaim the Good News

    Proclaiming the good news to a changing world during winter break

    Bethany Wilson — 

    In January, Biola University’s Student Missionary Union (SMU) sent out six teams to minister to people around the world. Each of these teams...

  • Giving an Education: Students Thankful for Scholarships

    Students reflect on how scholarships make their Biola education possible

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    During this season, Biola University rejoices with students like senior Sheena Boyd, a journalism major who next year will become the first in her...

  • Biola University Celebrates Graduating Class of Fall 2012

    Father-son duo Adrian and Prashan De Visser give commencement address

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    For the first time in Biola’s history, a father-son duo addressed »ĆąĎĘÓƵs at Biola’s fall commencement ceremonies. Approximately 165 »ĆąĎĘÓƵ...

  • Biola Joins Food Truck Craze

    New gourmet food truck, Soaring Eagle, takes flight

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Serving up gourmet specialties and non-typical “college food,” Biola’s newest eatery is a food truck. The diner on wheels, Soaring Eagle, launched...

  • College Students Power Off to Engage True Face Time

    Biola University hosts faith and technology awareness week with Doreen Dodgen-Magee and Dana Gioia

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF., Nov. 1, 2012 — Students will power off at Biola University Nov. 11-16 to experience life without technology. The awareness...

  • Biola Remains One of the Safest Colleges

    Campus Safety released the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

    Jessica Airey — 

    A report released this fall demonstrates that Biola University’s campus remains one of the safest districts in the city of La Mirada — which...

  • Olympian to Participate in Annual Biola 5K to Fundraise for Human Trafficking

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF., Sept. 20, 2012 — London 2012 Olympian and alumna Amy Atkinson (’11) will run alongside Biola University president Barry H....

  • Biola Welcomes New Students and Families

    More than 1,300 new students arrive for the new school year

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University President Barry H. Corey, commenced the academic year in Chase Gymnasium, Wednesday, Aug. 29 announcing this year's theme: From...

  • Conservatory Students Minister Through Music in Europe

    Biola Chorale tours in Germany and Czech Republic

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    Biola University’s Chorale toured parts of Europe in April ministering to audiences through music. Thirty-three gifted students made up this year’...