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  • Biola Appoints New Vice President

    Andre Stephens assumes role of Vice President of Student Development

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Biola University is pleased to announce a new cabinet-level role. Effective August 16, 2016, André Stephens will assume the role of Vice President...

  • Academics

    Faculty Spotlight: Biola’s Gifted Physicist

    Xidong Chen, Professor of Physics

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    Xidong Chen, professor of physics, has pushed student research to the next level in Biola University’s science department in the last five years....

  • Athletics

    National Collegiate Athletics Association Approves Membership Application

    Biola will begin the NCAA Division II membership process

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Biola University’s application for membership into the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II has been approved for the...

  • Academics

    Biola University is Granted a 10-year Reaccreditation Term

    The Western Association of Schools and Colleges grants Biola the longest term possible for accreditation.

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Biola University has been granted a 10-year reaccreditation term, the longest term possible, from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges...

  • Athletics

    Softball Takes Mission Trip To Cuba

    Eagles spread the Gospel through softball

    Lorie Coleman — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif. --- This summer Biola Softball partnered with Global Baseball, a missionary organization geared towards utilizing the popularity...

  • Athletics

    Diomartich Joins Tampa Bay Rays

    Biola ace Eric Diomartich signs pro contract with Tampa Bay Rays.

    Neil Morgan — 

    PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. --- Back in May of 2011 ESPN's Keith Law recognized Biola Baseball as one of the top-3 programs in the NAIA in terms of...

  • Academics

    Biola Announces Founding Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Health

    Paul W. Ferguson brings diverse experience in higher education to the new role

    Brenda Velasco  — 

    After an extensive national search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Paul W. Ferguson to serve as the founding dean of the...

  • Academics

    Preserve Faith-Based Higher Education

    Biola Staff — 

    UPDATE: October 3, 2016 On Friday, September 30, 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 1146. The bill will go into effect with the 2017-18 school year...

  • Athletics

    Dr. Holmquist Transitions Out of Athletic Director Role

    After 27 years as the leader of the athletic department Dr. Dave Holmquist commits to coaching.

    Neil Morgan — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif. --- In preparation for Biola University’s application for acceptance into the NCAA Division II longtime basketball coach and...

  • Athletics

    Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Named Program of the Year

    In its first season under Head Coach Sean Henning Biola Women's Track & Field and Cross Country has soared to new heights.

    Neil Morgan — 

    NEW ORLEANS, La. --- Biola University was honored on Wednesday as for the first time ever the United States Track & Field and Cross Country...

  • Alumni

    Biola Alumni Releases Documentary on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Film reveals training behind an elite group of soldiers chosen to guard The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery

    Daryn Daniels — 

    On Memorial Day, three Biola University alumni released the documentary film “The Unknowns.” The film follows the training of the Sentinels, a...

  • Academics

    Congratulations, Biola University Class of 2016!

    Leading advocate for religious freedom, Paul Marshall, gives commencement address

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    Nearly 1,000 students graduated from Biola University today — more than 200 graduate students and more than 750 undergraduate students. Hudson...

  • Academics

    Biola Counseling Center Expands Influence with APA Accreditation

    Accreditation distinguishes Biola Counseling Center as sought-after doctoral internship site

    Kathryn Toombs — 

    In May, the Biola Counseling Center (BCC) received accreditation with the American Psychological Association (APA) — a mark that increases the BCC...

  • Biola Music Alumnus Louima Lilite Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

    Biola alumnus Louima Lilite (‘99) received the Distinguished Teaching Award at Oklahoma Baptist University

    Emma Bassett — 

    Biola alumnus Louima Lilite (‘99) received the Distinguished Teaching Award at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU). This award, presented on May 13,...

  • How to Combat Stress: A Psychology Professor Shares Tips

    April was National Stress Awareness Month, and with graduation right around the corner, college seniors understand why

    James O'Hearn — 

    At the end of the month, nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students will walk across a stage at Biola University — a symbolic and...

  • Academics

    Deborah L. Taylor Named to University’s Second-Ranking Position, Provost and Senior Vice President

    Biola Staff — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University President Barry H. Corey announced on May 16, 2016 the appointment of Deborah L. Taylor to the position of...

  • Tenth Tour Stop Brings Biola’s Campaign to the Pacific Northwest

    Event draws local alumni and raises more than $92,000 toward campaign

    Cambria Aviles — 

    On Saturday, May 7, Biola University hosted the tenth stop of the Campaign National Tour in Seattle, Wash. More than 120 local alumni, parents and...

  • Leading Advocate for Religious Freedom to Speak at Spring Commencement

    Kathryn Toombs — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Paul Marshall will deliver Biola University’s spring 2016 commencement address on May 27....

  • Art Professors Release New Books

    Kurt Simonson releases first photobook; Jonathan Anderson releases book on modern art and theology

    Daryn Daniels — 

    Art professors Kurt Simonson (’00) and Jonathan Anderson (’00) are sharing pieces of their personal journeys through two different approaches in...

  • New Provost Announced

    Deborah L. Taylor named to university’s second-ranking position

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Biola University President Barry H. Corey announced on May 16, 2016 the appointment of Deborah L. Taylor to the position of Provost and Senior...

  • San Francisco Event Boosts Biola’s National Campaign Tour Momentum

    Campaign exceeds $170 million mark; on track to reach the finish line

    Cambria Aviles — 

    On April 16, the Campaign National Tour closed out it’s ninth event with an evening in San Francisco, Calif. Biola University President Barry H....

  • Student-Led Groups Support the Fight Against Cancer

    Biola’s Love Your Melon Campus Crew and Colleges Against Cancer chapter work to provide hope for those hurting from cancer

    Daryn Daniels — 

    Biola University students are helping support the fight against cancer through different on-campus organizations like the Love Your Melon Campus...

  • From Second Baseman to Pitcher: McCarrell Pushes Biola Baseball to Postseason

    After a slow start, Biola Baseball makes a statement after first tournament berth since 2012

    Drew Mattocks — 

    Sean McCarrell may be one of the most fun pitchers to watch on the Biola Baseball team due to his unorthodox pitching method, but before he was...

  • From Second Base to Pitcher: McCarrell Pushes Biola Baseball to Postseason

    After a slow start, Biola Baseball seeks to make a statement after first tournament berth since 2012

    Drew Mattocks — 

    Sean McCarrell may be one of the most fun pitchers to watch on the Biola Baseball team due to his unorthodox pitching method, but before he was...

  • Center for Marriage and Relationships Expands Influence

    Sold-out conference highlights need for marriage mentoring in churches

    Kathryn Toombs — 

    Since its inception, Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships (CMR) has received a tremendous amount of positive response from the community,...