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Communication Studies Professor Rethinking Work and Calling in New Book
Biola professor Dr. Arianna Molloy dives into burnout, calling and faith in her new book “Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work”
January 31, 2025
Dr. Arianna Molloy, associate professor of communication studies, is helping turn on the lights to illuminate darkness caused by burnout. In her...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Student Film Nominated for College Television Emmy® Award
“A Lovely Ending,” is a comedic romance film about how two friends reevaluate their friendship due to an incoming asteroid
January 24, 2025
Three Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts students and alumni have been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 44th College...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Biola Alumni on Their Way to Crash the Super Bowl
The Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” commercial contest finalists have a chance to win $1 million and for their ad to air during the Super Bowl
January 16, 2025
Alumni from the Biola University Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts have a chance to steal the Super Bowl spotlight – during the commercial...

January 14, 2026 —
Research shows that church closures were surpassing church openings in 2024, as reported in this Religion Unplugged article. In the article, Dr. Ed Stetzer, dean of the Talbot School of Theology, shared that church planting is more important now than ever in the current climate in America. He said, "Church planting is the most significant engine for evangelistic growth that we have in the world today."
December 31, 2025 —
This World Magazine article looks into the development of AI being used to help date some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly the book of Daniel. Dr. John Bloom, professor emeritus of physics, shared in the article that studies using AI are standing out when it comes to accurately dating some passages.
December 21, 2025 —
Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance, shared that wealth and positive emotions are not closely linked and has, in fact, seen in research that positive emotions in oneself can lead to a sequence of personal growth that could lead to higher income.