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  • Alumnus Highlighted in Christianity Today and Wall Street Journal for Intellectual Leadership

    A young scholar discerns “The New Evangelical Scandal” among his emerging generation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University’s Torrey Honors Institute alumnus, Matthew Lee Anderson (’04), “is at the head of a class of young Christian intellectuals who...

  • Alumni “Crash the Super Bowl”

    Doritos “Casket” Airs During First Quarter of Super Bowl

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola alumni Kevin Willson (’01) and Stephen Yao (’05) were two of the creative minds behind the Doritos commercial, “Casket” aired during the...

  • Alumnus Sings National Anthem at Lakers Game

    Melissa Batalles Hoped to Inspire Patriotism During Performance

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola alumnus Melissa Batalles (’07) was studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina when she received an invitation to sing the national anthem at a Los...

  • Alumnus Directed Back to Filmmaking after Full Time Ministry

    To Save A Life Premieres in Theatres Nationwide

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    When Jim Britts (’99) graduated from Biola University with a degree in Film, Television and Radio — now Cinema and Media Arts — he wondered why...

  • Biola Alumni Likely to "Crash the Super Bowl"

    Commercial is Finalist in Doritos Competition

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola alumni Kevin Wilson ('01) and Stephen Yao ('05) may crash this year's Super Bowl as part of Doritos' fourth annual competition, Crash the...

  • Biola Prays for the Nation of Haiti

    Alumnus Heads Home to U.S. After Earthquake

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The impoverished nation of Haiti was hit with a magnitude 7.0 earthquake Tuesday night, rocking the capital city of Port-au-Prince and affecting...

  • Nikon Film Festival Selects Alum as Finalist

    Vote for Adam Sjoberg's Short Film “I wanted there to be sun”

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Nikon, the world-renowned camera manufacturer, left the doors of creativity open when they asked the public to tell them about their day in 140...

  • Foster Teens Experience Love of Christ

    Alumni impact Orange County Children’s Foundation through holiday event

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The teenagers at the Orange County Children’s Foundation often don’t have families of their own. Many have been placed in foster care for their...

  • Biola Alum and South Dakota Senator Rises to the Top

    John Thune Captures National Buzz as Possible U.S. Presidential Candidate

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sen. John Thune [R-SD] is becoming more of a household name as Republicans continue to look to him as a possible candidate for the 2012...

  • Biola Sponsors Training Session For Urban Youth Workers

    Alumnus equips workers to reach urban youth

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Hundreds of youth workers will get a chance to learn more about ministering to urban youth at the Urban Youth Workers Institute training, on...

  • Mass Communication Student and Alumni Win Free Speech Contest

    Biola students win in both radio and television categories for public service announcement entries

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Freedom of Speech Week honors the significance and importance of free speech in America, something that affects and touches every American life,...

  • Biola Alum Filmmaker Narrowly Survives Plane Crash

    Biola Community Prays for Alum and Crew

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On Saturday, August 1, 2009, Biola University alumnus Dan Parris (’09) narrowly survived a plane crash in Nairobi, Kenya along with two others —...

  • The Green Effect: Vote for Biola Alumna in National “Green” Contest

    Tricia Elisara is one of ten finalists in Sun Chips and National Geographic’s contest to make the world better

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sun Chips and National Geographic have joined efforts to make the world a greener, better place through creating The Green Effect — a contest...

  • Biola Alumna Judith Hill Sings Lead in Jackson's “Heal the World”

    Recent alumna gives stand out performance at Michael Jackson memorial.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Judith Hill, Biola University alumna (’05) participated in a historical event and gave a stand out performance yesterday, July 7, 2009, at Michael...

  • Schwarzenegger Appoints Biola Alum to Secretary of Education Post

    Glen Thomas Takes New Role at Capitol

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On January 21, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the latest appointment to his cabinet, naming Biola alumnus Glen Thomas (’68)...

  • Alumna Featured on Oprah Winfrey Show

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University alumna, Tanya Walters ('04), was featured on Jan. 21 episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show. The show was a special, honoring Dr....

  • Biola Graduate Wins American Idol Songwriting Contest

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Jeff Peabody, an '89 Biola Communications graduate, wrote the lyrics for the 2007 American Idol songwriting contest winning entry, "This Is My...

  • Alumna Featured in Urbana Missions Conference Video

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Shellie Fritz, a 2004 intercultural studies graduate, was featured in a video for the Urbana Missions Conference. Fritz has worked in Fresno as a...

  • Biola Alumni Band Featured in Los Angeles Times

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The Cold War Kids, a Southern California band, was interviewed in the Los Angeles Times Calendar about its recent signing with Downtown Records....