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  • Snapshots of Impact

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    The Campaign for Biola University successfully raised $214 million to support four main categories. Here are just a few tangible examples of how...

  • A New Day

    Empowered by a historic campaign that raised $214 million, Biola University is poised to begin a bold new chapter

    Barry Corey — 

    On a January day a little more than five years ago, the Biola Board of Trustees cast a vote that made me feel both exhilarated and daunted. By...

  • Does God Really Help Those Who Help Themselves?

    Dan Radmacher — 

    I am always surprised and amused to hear people talk about verses they think are in the Bible that are not. I led a small group of college guys...

  • Hollywood's Diversity Problem

    Excerpt of 'Reel Inequality' by Professor Nancy Wang Yuen

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Growing up as an immigrant kid in Southern California, just miles from the Hollywood industry, I watched hours of television for amusement. This...

  • A Traveling Teacher of Teachers

    Professor Kitty Purgason receives her third Fulbright grant

    Kathryn Toombs — 

    From the beginning of her life, Kitty Purgason seemed to have been groomed for international relations. Growing up in India as the daughter of a...

  • How Should Christians Think About Power?

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    The 2016 U.S. election sparked new discussions about the political power and influence of American Christians. Should Christians seek power in...

  • Fall Sports Roundup

    Eagles Finish Strong in Final Year of GSAC Competition

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Biola’s athletics teams enjoyed a strong fall season in their final year of membership in the NAIA and the Golden State Athletic Conference,...

  • William Lane Craig Named in Biola’s First Endowed Chair

    Joanna Wu — 

    An endowed chair has been established in recognition of William Lane Craig, a world-renowned philosopher and theologian who has been teaching at...

  • Strides in Speech

    Biola’s Speech-Language Clinic trains students while serving the local community

    Joanna Wu — 

    Just a few years ago, Whittier resident Luis Contreras noticed his elementary-aged son becoming more and more self-conscious about his speech. His...

  • Called to Reach Every Nation

    Christian Gessner’s entrepreneurial spirit leads him from Brazil to Biola

    Joanna Wu — 

    As the founder of Airbnbin Latin America, Christian Gessner spent years helping millions of wanderlusts find homes while traveling. Now, the...

  • Biola’s Campus, Like You’ve Never Seen it Before

    Virtual reality headsets give prospective students a 360-degree tour

    Jason Newell — 

    Do you ever wish you could transport yourself to Biola’s campus? Stand under the Bell Tower on a sunny day? Grab a quiet seat next to the Fluor...

  • New Center Established to Focus on Work of the Holy Spirit

    Donor-funded initiative aims for more spiritual transformation and empowerment for evangelism

    Jason Newell — 

    What would happen if Biola was more intentional about understanding the work of the Holy Spirit and developing a greater passion to be led by the...

  • God’s Need in God’s Time Will Not Lack God’s Supply

    President's Perspective

    Barry Corey — 

    The 60 months of our fundraising campaign, “A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage: The Campaign for Biola University,” have been a journey for...

  • The Backdrop of a Dawning Day

    Editor's Note

    Jason Newell — 

    I’ll admit, I was one of the skeptics. When university leaders announced the launch of an unprecedented $180 million fundraising campaign five...

  • Founding Dean Selected for School of Science, Technology and Health

    Paul W. Ferguson, a former university president, takes key leadership role

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    When Biola began its search last year for the first-ever dean of the new School of Science, Technology and Health, several search committee...

  • In Print: Fall 2016

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices, by Scott B. Rae (professor of Christian ethics), Zondervan, July 2016....

  • From the Alumni Office: Fall 2016

    After Crisscrossing the Country, Here’s What I’m Grateful For

    Rick Bee — 

    In recent months the alumni team has multiplied our “typical” crazy travel schedules with Campaign National Tour events and summer Backyard Biola...

  • Christ-Centered for the Common Good

    Four Ways Christian Colleges Contribute to the Flourishing of Society

    Brett McCracken — 

    What would society look like if, in a decade or so, there were no Christian colleges and universities? Or what if the Biolas, Wheatons and Gordons...

  • The Culture of Complaint

    Moving from complaining to gratitude

    Karin Stetina — 

    This issue’s Last Word comes from The Good Book Blog, the faculty blog of Biola’s Talbot School of Theology. This article is adapted from a post...

  • Singing Through the Bible

    Amy Treadwell Toy (’03) writes a song every day to excite kids about memorizing Scripture

    Laurie Bullock, Brett McCracken — 

    One girl. One year. 365 original songs straight from Scripture. That’s the YouTube description of “Sing Through the Bible,” a daily video project...

  • The Truth, Well Told

    Former Microsoft communications director Jun Young (’95) runs his own Seattle-based firm

    Kathryn Toombs — 

    For Jun Young ('95), it’s always been about stories. Since the interest was sparked during his time at Biola and ignited in his professional...

  • Two Alumni Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame

    Neil Morgan — 

    Biola inducted two alumni into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 24: Jeff Benbow, a three-time All-American men's soccer player, and Christine...

  • Biola’s Accreditation Renewed for Longest Term Possible

    Brenda Velasco — 

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

  • Two Biola Professors Named to List of Most Influential Philosophers

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    William Lane Craig (left) and J.P. Moreland (right) Biola professors William Lane Craig and J.P. Moreland were recognized this fall on the list of...

  • New Role for a Familiar Face

    André Stephens (’91) steps into vice presidential position

    Kristen Hartman — 

    In the fall of 1986 a high school senior stepped onto Biola’s campus for the first time during a University Preview Day. He stayed in the...