Biola UniversityPosts by Sarah Dougher
Sarah Dougher
Sarah Dougher, a Biola University journalism alumna (’21), serves as the university’s media relations specialist. Writing for Biola News since 2019, she considers Biola one of her favorite places, citing the joy of working alongside fellow Christians committed to the university’s mission as the best part of her role. Sarah is a big fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the color pink.
Three Mid-America Emmy Awards Adorn Shelves of Alumnus Kevin Christensen (B.S. ’06)
With a computer science background, Christensen makes films featuring businesses and nonprofit organizations
Biola Gospel Choir Celebrating its 40th Anniversary All Year
Founded in 1985, the Gospel Choir has been filled by hundreds of Biola student voices over the years
Talbot School of Theology Professor’s Book Receives Award of Merit and Reader’s Choice Award
Dr. Carmen Imes’ book “Becoming God’s Family” examines whether the church still matters in the modern world
Biola University Alumnae Twins Take Animation Industry by Storm at DreamWorks and Colossul Studios
Alumnae Hope (BFA ’25) and Heather (B.A. ’25) Hemsley gained experience in software training, writing and everything in between through internships at animation studios
Biola University Appoints Randy Chung as Chief of Campus Safety
The new chief has been serving on Biola’s Campus Safety team since 2008
Faith on Display
Elisabeth Elliot exhibit inspires Biolans — including her own great-granddaughter
Student Film “Halfway” Nominated for College Television Emmy Award
Directed by Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Markus Kashouh (B.A. ’25) and produced by alumna Ariana Molina (B.A. ’25), the film explores reconciliation and forgiveness
Spearheaded by Biola Alumnus, Disney Short Film Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award
Tim Pennoyer (B.A. ’07) and his team conceptualized the Disney holiday commercial “The Boy and The Octopus,” earning a nomination in the Primetime Emmy Award category for Best Commercial
70 Years Later, Biola Honors Two Alumni Linked to Jim Elliot’s Martyrdom
Alumni Ed McCully (’52) and Olive Fleming Liefeld (Ainslie, ’54) were students in the Biola School of Missionary Medicine in the 1950s
Biola University 2025 Wrapped
Reflect on Biola’s 2025 with a glimpse into five highlights from the year
Biola Students Release Original Christmas Song, “He Shall Be Called”
The song is available to stream on Spotify, with six Biola students credited for songwriting
Biola University Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society to Induct 13 Students
Only 5% of the graduating undergraduate class are invited into the society
Lilly Endowment Awards $10 Million Grant to Expand Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology
The grant will help fund new regional sites and new partnerships with networks and denominations
Biola’s 13th Annual Advent Project Explores the Matchless Name of Jesus
Each devotional will examine biblical passages that include one of the many names of Jesus
Biola University’s First-Year Experience Rooted in a Strong Biblical Foundation
With small-group meetings and intentional faculty connections, first-year students engage in biblical guidance and Christ-centered friendships from the very beginning
The United States Air Force and Performance Psychology: A Peek into the Life of Alumnus Dillon Small (Psy.D. ’15)
Small currently serves as the Director of Sport Performance Psychology at the U.S. Air Force Academy
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Reaches Top 25 on “TheWrap” Best Film School Rankings
The Snyder School went from #40 to #22 — an 18-spot jump on the list
Elisabeth Elliot’s Legacy Lives On at Biola University
Valerie Martin, a sophomore art student, reflected on her great-grandmother’s faith and mission work
WalletHub Ranks Biola University #184 out of 791 Higher Education Institutions Nationwide
Biola is the top-ranked school in California that is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
Paralympian Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold at World Championships
The competition brought together more than 600 top Para athletes from 60 nations
Biola Students Win Two Awards at Gloo AI Hackathon
Of nine available awards and out of nearly 700 industry professionals, Biola student teams took home two awards plus $15,000
Biola University Strengthened By 18 New Faculty Members
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas, including artificial intelligence, design, psychology and engineering
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