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Biola ShakeOut: Cal Tech Selects University’s Earthquake Drill to Highlight
Jenna Bartlo — October 09, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s ShakeOut will be the focus of this year’s Great ShakeOut earthquake drills on Thursday, October 16, a...
Senior Becky Hartung’s Debut Novel to Publish this Winter
Student to speak at the 79th Annual Torrey Conference.
Stephen Day — October 09, 2014
Senior communications major and Torrey Conference speaker, Becky Hartung, recently self-published her first novel “Running in the Dark” — an...
Biola University Ranked One of the Nation's Top 5 Safest Schools
Nationwide Survey Ranks Biola Fourth Safest School in the Nation
Daniel Batchman — October 06, 2014
Biola University has been ranked the fourth-safest university in the United States by Niche, an organization that provides rankings and statistics...
Random Acts Of Culture Brings Music and Art to the Heart of Biola
Biola's Conservatory of Music and Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts merge to create dynamic acts of culture around campus.
Grace Hansen — October 01, 2014
A quiet Friday morning on Biola’s campus in September was interrupted by the tinkling of a toy piano. As the unusual sound drew a crowd, Jonah...
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Biola Feature "Cicada" Wins Grand Jury Prize at Guam International Film Festival
Cinema & Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s "Cicada" continues its film festival tour as he works on his second feature project
Stephen Day — September 30, 2014
Biola University's student-produced feature film “Cicada” won the grand jury prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Guam International Film...
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Professor Monica Cure on Postcards, Fulbright Research and Traveling the Globe
Jenna Bartlo — September 25, 2014
Professor Monica Cure may be an aficionado of postcards, but her credentials go past connoisseur or collector. As one that has traveled the globe...
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New Political Science Department and Faculty Strengthens Major Opportunities for Students
Political science professor Scott Waller leads new department
Stephen Day — September 18, 2014
This fall, Biola University announces an independent Political Science department with an emphasis on providing greater resources and...
Athletics
Biola To Induct Three To Athletics Hall of Fame
Musa Dogonyaro, Ronn Johnson and Rianne Schorel comprise Biola's third class of Hall of Famers.
Neil Morgan — September 10, 2014
The Biola University Athletics Department will induct its third set of distinguished athletes into its Hall of Fame on Saturday Sept. 13, 2014....
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Biola Welcomes New Professors
Two deans and 22 new professors join the Biola community
Jenna Bartlo — August 28, 2014
Biola University’s faculty has grown by 24 this fall, including two new deans —Gary Lindblad, dean of Biola’s Crowell School of Business, and...
Athletics
Biola Women's Cross Country Team Starts Season as National No. 1
For the second year, NAIA names Biola women's cross country as top-ranked program
Neil Morgan — August 28, 2014
Biola is no stranger to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' top-25 coaches' poll, but it is rare air to find itself at No. 1 in...
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New Public Relations Major Expands Student Opportunities
Industry growth and student interest fuels new public relations major
Camryn Hudson — August 14, 2014
Public relations is one of the fastest-growing careers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With increased employment opportunities in the...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Leaps Toward Olympic Goal
Alumna wins Pan-American Cup and places second at Canadian Nationals
Neil Morgan — July 23, 2014
Biola alumna Natasha Jackson (’11) took her first international victory and the 2014 Pan-American Combined Events Cup title with her heptathlon...
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Andre Murillo Signs Pro Contract
Former All-American signs with German pro league.
Neil Morgan — July 21, 2014
Following his graduation from Biola this spring, Andre Murillo is shipping off for the bright lights and big city of Hamburg, Germany. The forward...
Athletics
Biola Leads NAIA With 19 Scholar Teams
Each varsity sport maintains a team GPA of 3.0 or higher to earn distinction.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2014
For the third time in the last five years Biola University leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams....
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Henry Earns USPTA Honor
Dee Henry gets Pete Brown Lifetime Achievement Award for service.
Neil Morgan — July 07, 2014
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. --- Dee Henry has served Biola and the La Mirada community faithfully for over 40 years, and on a late-June evening she was...
How Will Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Liberty Affect Biola?
Hobby Lobby decision may have implications for Biola’s ongoing lawsuit against the federal government
Jason Newell — July 02, 2014
Owners of closely held private businesses do not have to provide free access to contraceptive drugs that violate their religious convictions, the...
Student Life
Contribute to April Jace Memorial Fund
Fund established for late employee’s sons
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
A memorial fund has been established for the family of April Jace, who died tragically on May 20, 2014. Jace had worked as a counselor in Biola...
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New “Conviction and Courage” Award Honors Legacy of Chuck Colson
Inaugural award given to late Christian leader at Biola’s spring commencement
Jenna Bartlo — June 18, 2014
Christian leader Chuck Colson lived a life of biblical conviction with the courage to advocate for truth even when it was difficult or...
Athletics
La Mirada Partners with Biola to Host Special Olympics Athletes
Biola will house athletes from the 2015 Special Olympics
Staff — June 10, 2014
The city of La Mirada announced today that the community has been officially selected to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games...
Athletics
Reba DePriest Named All-American
Junior pitcher makes a big impact and learns a reward.
Neil Morgan — May 30, 2014
Biola made the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics postseason for the first time since 2002, and it would not have been possible...
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Biola University Awards Inaugural Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Jenna Bartlo — May 29, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will honor the legacy of the late Charles W. Colson by awarding him the inaugural Charles W. Colson...
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Biola Digital Conference Explores Ministry in a Digital Age
Staff — May 27, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. ––President and CEO of Sams Learning Designs Aaron Sams will headline the annual Biola Digital Conference, a three-day event...
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Boone Farrington Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American
Senior third-baseman wins national academic recognition.
Neil Morgan — May 27, 2014
CoSIDA RELEASE Boone Farrington stood out on the diamond all season long as Biola’s most polished offensive weapon, and now he becomes Biola’s...
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Rick and Kay Warren to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Biola University Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 20, 2014
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Saddleback Church co-founder and author Kay Warren will give Biola University’s Spring 2014 Commencement address on May 23....
Biola Grieves Loss of Employee
University statement on tragic death of April Jace; donations welcomed to support family
Staff — May 20, 2014
The Biola University community has received word, with deep sadness, of the tragic death of one of our employees, April Jace, who had worked as a...