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  • The Campaign for Biola University Reaches $179 Million Committed

    $17,350 raised at Los Angeles campaign event

    Chris Johnson — 

    On Saturday Nov. 5, local alumni, parents and friends gathered in Los Angeles, Calif. for the tour’s fifteenth national campaign tour event. A...

  • The Campaign for Biola University Reaches $178 Million

    Dallas event starts the final leg of Biola's campaign national tour

    Chris Johnson — 

    On Saturday, Oct. 1, Biola University alumni and constituents in Dallas, Texas raised an additional $22,000 toward the total of $178.6 million...

  • 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...

  • Biola Announces 2016 Alumni Award Recipients

    Select alumni honored for their impact in culture, media, education and missions

    James O'Hearn — 

    Biola University has announced the 2016 Biola University Alumni Award recipients. The four awardees, all graduates of Biola who have distinguished...

  • Biola University's National Campaign Tour Continues; Sean McDowell Speaks at Phoenix Event

    Biola reaches $167 million of $180 million goal for the university’s first-ever comprehensive campaign

    Cambria Hayashino — 

    On Friday, Jan. 15, Biola University’s Campaign National Tour hosted its fourth event, and the first stop outside of Southern California, at the...

  • When God Calls You to be a Chaplain for the Dodgers

    Alumnus and professor Brandon Cash shares about his role as chaplain for the Dodgers; he and Dodgers’ player Adrian Gonzales will speak at a Biola Athletics dinner in January

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    Some would call it chance, but Biola’s Talbot School of Theology alumnus Brandon Cash (M.Div. ’98) sees it as God’s will that he was invited to be...

  • Biola Hosts Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

    The university made changes to the candle ceremony in order to conserve water

    Angelene Wong — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will host the annual University Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., which draws thousands of...

  • John Townsend Receives Biola University’s Rosemead Distinguished Alumni Award

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Renowned author and speaker John Townsend (Ph.D. ’84) received Biola University’s 2015 Rosemead Distinguished Alumni of the...

  • From Spanish teacher to deputy: Biola alumna uses education to help others

    Biola graduate Laurel Yoshimoto utilizes her education degree and experience to help her become a better peace officer

    Angelene Wong — 

    Laurel Yoshimoto (’04, M.A. ’06) never dreamed of going into law enforcement when she graduated from Biola University. She started her career as a...

  • Biola Honors Four Women During National Women's History Month

    The 8th annual Ruby Awards ceremony and luncheon featured alumna, author Halee Gray Scott

    Kayla Joy Mele — 

    Biola University honored four women with one of four Ruby Awards at this year’s women’s conference, “Dare Mighty Things,” in honor of National...

  • Alumni Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Society

    Awardees recognized at special chapel

    Joel Smith and Quinn Clark  — 

    Biola University recognized 11 alumni — including two New York Times bestselling authors, missionaries, a renowned doctor and a lifelong pastor —...

  • Art Professor’s Photography Exhibition Receives National Attention

    Kurt Simonson To Display “Northwoods Journals” in Portland’s Newspace Center for Photography

    Stephen Day — 

    Biola University associate professor of photography Kurt Simonson’s “ Northwoods Journals ” exhibit is on display in Newspace Center for...

  • Alumni's Super Bowl Commercial Makes USA Today Ad Meter 2014

    From Biola to the Super Bowl: Alumnus Kevin Willson talks about Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” fame

    Camryn Hudson  — 

    Biola alumnus Kevin Willson (‘01) competed in the Super Bowl this year –– that is, his commercial “The Cowboy Kid” did in the Doritos “Crash the...

  • How Can Christians Serve Veterans with PTSD?

    Biola authors explore effects of post-traumatic stress disorder on military families

    Jason Newell — 

    It’s one of the most life-altering war wounds that a service member can experience, even though it doesn’t leave a scratch on the body:...

  • University Launches First-Ever Online Giving Challenge

    Grace Delmar — 

    Biola University is hosting its first-ever online giving challenge — #BiolaTen10. For 24 hours, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 10, Biola alumni...

  • Something for Everyone: Blue Man Group at Hollywood Bowl

    Seventy-five alumni, families and friends were exposed to the hilarious antics of the world-famous Blue Man Group on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Hollywood Bowl.

    Patricia Folgar — 

    Seventy-five alumni, families and friends were exposed to the hilarious antics of the world-famous Blue Man Group on Saturday, September 7, 2013...

  • Alumnus Co-Produces New Major Motion Picture "The Butler"

    Film becomes passion project for David Jacobson

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    With its all-star cast and award friendly story, The Butler is shaping up to be one of the biggest films of the summer. The film, which stars such...

  • Biola Alumnus and Former California Foster Youth to Champion Change in Nation’s Capitol

    Inglewood native Alain Datcher shares personal story to help shape child welfare law

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Inglewood native Alain Datcher (’11) is one of 16 college students from across the nation who will spend the summer on Capitol Hill in Washington,...

  • Biola Unveils Replica of Iconic Los Angeles "Jesus Saves" Sign

    Neon sign adorns Biola's parking structure

    Carissa Lemkuhl — 

    On Friday, May 24, Biola University unveiled a replica of one of the school’s original “Jesus Saves” neon signs that adorned the downtown Los...

  • Alumna Serves Home Country with Psychology Degree

    Thilini De Visser ('12) ministers through her family's orphanage in Sri Lanka

    Marissa Mavaega — 

    Coming from a background of civil-war and turmoil in Sri Lanka, alumna Thilini De Visser ('12) graduated from Biola University and returned to her...

  • President Corey visits with alumni, parents and friends in Washington D.C.

    President Corey took time to visit with nearly 30 Biola alumni, parents and friends while on a trip to Washington D.C. for the CCCU President's Conference.

    Maria Zalesky — 

    President Corey took time to visit with nearly 30 Biola alumni, parents and friends while on a trip to Washington D.C. for the CCCU President's...

  • Biola Saxophone Quartet performs for Phoenix alumni, parents and friends

    Biola parents John and Kathy Gilligan hosted a reception featuring the Conservatory's Saxophone Quartet.

    Maria Zalesky — 

    Biola parents John and Kathy Gilligan hosted a reception featuring the Conservatory's Saxophone Quartet. The group entertained guests during a...

  • Experience: Los Angeles Bus Tour Re-cap

    The Alumni Association hosted first Experience Los Angeles tour on February 16, 2013.

    Rick Bee — 

    The Alumni Association hosted our first Experience Los Angeles tour on February 16, 2013. The sold-out tour, sponsored by Alumni Relations and the...

  • Biola Announces Recipients of 2013 Alumni Awards

    Alumni honored for remarkable achievements

    Jessica Airey — 

    Each year, Biola recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of alumni with six awards each honoring the work of an individual or family selected:...

  • Alumnus Awarded Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award

    Brian Hall (’96) helped develop new film industry lighting and scene management tool

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Brian Hall (’96) may not be a movie star, but the computer software he helped to develop has quickly become one — reaching such heights that it...