Category: Academics

Talbot Launches Online Masters Degree in Classical Theology
Working professionals can now apply for the online, Socratic-style 36-credit program.
Charlotte McKinley — February 23, 2023
Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology launched a fully online version of their Master of Arts in Classical Theology to provide working...
Biola University Moves Commencement Ceremonies to Once Per Year
University Communications — April 13, 2022
Biola’s leadership, after much discussion and in consultation with the Council of Academic Deans, Student Senate and service providers across...
Students Advance in Cybersecurity Knowledge as Global Need for Cyber Protection Increases
Biola’s first collegiate cybersecurity team competes in the Largest Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition in the United States
Joe Conway — May 13, 2021
According to a New York Times article from 2017, society and culture have become more aware of the frequency and severity of cyber breaches...
National Certification Awarded to Biola’s Public Relations Academic Program
The national organization Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) recognized Biola with special certification
Malik Shaheed — May 12, 2021
The education and career preparedness offered through Biola University’s Department of Public Relations and Strategic Communication has been...
Biola University Recognized for Efforts to Create Culture of Wellness on Campus
National organization honors Biola with special status and “COVID Conqueror” badge
Jenna Owens — May 11, 2021
Biola University robustly promotes wellness for students and employees, according to a recent designation awarded to the university. Biola is one...
Variety Magazine Names Biola One of the Best Film Schools in the World
Biola’s School of Cinema and Media Arts is highlighted in Variety’s entertainment education report for fourth consecutive year
Joe Conway — April 30, 2021
Biola University’s School of Cinema and Media Arts is listed as one of 50 best film schools around the world by Variety’s recently released...
Biola University Receives National Honor for Commitment to First-generation Student Success
The university is designated as an institution committed to advancing outcomes of first-generation college students
Jenna Owens — April 09, 2021
Biola University received the national honor of being selected as a member of the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort by The Center for...
Biola University Welcomes New Faculty for Spring 2021
Two new members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
Sarah Dougher — April 08, 2021
Biola University welcomes two new faculty members this Spring, Dr. Matt Van Hook and Chase Andre. The new professors — from Torrey Honors College...
Biola Introduces Fully Online Teaching Credential Programs
School of Education now offers four online credential pathways
Sarah Dougher — April 07, 2021
Biola University’s School of Education will offer its multiple subject and single subject teaching credential programs in a completely online...
Talbot School of Theology to Launch Online Master of Divinity Program
The fully online program will provide the same curriculum and mentorship opportunities as the in-person format
Sarah Dougher — April 01, 2021
Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology will launch an online Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program beginning in Summer 2021. Students in the...
Biola University Launches New Master’s Program in Leadership and Innovation
The program will focus on the theology of leadership with an emphasis in innovation
Sarah Dougher — March 19, 2021
The Biola University Crowell School of Business will launch a new Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Fall 2021. Students will have the...
Crowell School of Business Dean Rings New York Stock Exchange Bell
Dr. Gary Lindblad virtually rang the New York Stock Exchange opening bell on anniversary of biblically responsible Inspire 100 ETFs
Sarah Dougher — March 08, 2021
On Thursday, Feb. 18, Biola University’s Crowell School of Business Dean, Dr. Gary Lindblad, virtually rang the opening New York Stock Exchange...
Crowell School of Business Launches New Certificate in Personal Financial Planning
A new one year program will equip students to become a CFP® professional in a unique biblically based approach
Jenna Loumagne — March 08, 2021
Biola University’s Crowell School of Business will offer a new Certificate in Personal Financial Planning Fall 2021 — a CFP Board Registered...
Alumnus Tom McCarty’s Recent Film “Mank” Nominated for Six Golden Globes
McCarty shares about his journey working in the film industry and his most recent project
Nate Bell — February 25, 2021
Tom McCarty (’96) is one of the busiest Biola University alumni working in the entertainment industry today. Since graduating from Biola...
Student Creates Tutoring Business During Pandemic to Serve Students with Autism
School of Education student Ashley Cox receives scholarship for her innovative venture
Joy Blea — February 03, 2021
Biola University student Ashley Cox, a liberal studies elementary education major, recently received a scholarship from Biola’s Office of...
Director of Calling and Career Initiative Shares How to Discover Your Calling
Paul Sohn created an entirely virtual retreat to help find your career and passions
Joy Blea — February 02, 2021
In an effort to help individuals excel professionally and personally, Paul Sohn, director of the calling and career initiative at Biola University...
School of Cinema and Media Arts Creatively Adjusts to Remote Learning
In response to COVID-19, film professors adapted to make a film education accessible for students remotely
Vanessa Morales — January 27, 2021
Media Production is a collaborative hands-on major at Biola University’s School of Cinema and Media Arts. Due to the pandemic, the school had to...
Biola University Professors’ Research Sheds Light on COVID-19 Modes of Transmission
School of Science, Technology and Health professors took initiative at the start of the pandemic to learn more about COVID-19's spread and how to prevent it
Sarah Dougher — January 26, 2021
Early COVID-19 research conducted by Biola University School of Science, Technology and Health professors revealed the virus could be transmitted...
Professor Shares Why Christmas Music is Therapeutic
Music Therapy professor Ronald Borczon explains how to find peace amidst the chaos of the Christmas season through music
Sarah Dougher — December 18, 2020
This year, the pandemic flipped the world upside down. Between the new normal of quarantine and most individuals shifting to work from home, many...
Student Run Public Relations Agency Celebrates Reaffiliation with PRSSA National
Biola University’s 6th Street PR is one of three nationally affiliated firms on the West Coast
Joy Blea — December 18, 2020
Biola University’s award-winning student-run PR agency, 6th Street Public Relations, received reaffiliation from Public Relations Student Society...
Historic COVID-safe Drive-Thru Commencement Ceremonies
Graduates and their families experienced a dynamic interactive drive-thru ceremony honoring 2020 graduates
Sarah Dougher — December 17, 2020
Biola University hosted its first-ever drive-thru commencement ceremony for both spring and fall 2020 graduates. Nearly 400 graduates and their...
Biola University Launches New Office of Innovation
The new donor-funded office exists to foster a culture of innovation across campus
Joy Blea — December 15, 2020
Biola University launched a new office this year dedicated to leveraging the intellectual and spiritual capital of Biola. Established within the...
Biola University to Launch New Master of Public Health Program
Students will have two concentrations to select from and the option of a three plus two-year program
Sarah Dougher — December 14, 2020
The need for public health workers has been evident this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In fall 2021, Biola University’s School of Science,...
Biola University Professor Corroborates Sign-Stealing Evidence Against MLB teams in Statistics Report
Dr. Jason Wilson’s statistics report shows evidence against the ‘17-’18 sign-stealing scandal against Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox
Vanessa Morales — December 13, 2020
Dr. Jason Wilson, Biola University professor of statistics, helped develop a formula called Quality of Pitch (QOP) that can detect the quality of...
Professor Awarded Planning Grant for Mission Work Project
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professor Leanne Dzubinski will research how Christian ideas about family life were communicated as the gospel was spread
Vanessa Morales — December 07, 2020
Biola University Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor and associate dean Dr. Leanne Dzubinski was awarded a one-year $5,000 planning...