Category: School of Fine Arts and Communication

Student Publications Recognized for Prestigious Award
Two Biola student-run magazines selected as finalists for national Pacemaker Award
Emily Marsh — November 10, 2022
Two of Biola University’s student-run publications are finalists in this year’s national Pacemaker Awards — The Point magazine and Gradient...
Matt Redman Joins Biola University as Songwriter in Residence
Known for the Christian song “10,000 Reasons,” Redman will help equip the next generation of worship leaders
Sarah Dougher — September 08, 2022
Christian singer and songwriter, Matt Redman, will serve as Songwriter in Residence at Biola University commencing the 2022-2023 academic year. The...
Biola Public Relations Student Wins National Competition
Marta Dropping won the the 2022 Washington Media Scholars Foundation Media Plan Case Competition
KiYong Kim — June 15, 2022
Biola University student Marta Dropping, a senior public relations and strategic communication major, won the 2022 Washington Media Scholars...
Public Relations Student Named to National Leadership Position
Nicole Steele was elected to 2022-2023 Vice President of Brand Engagement for Public Relations Student Society of America
Carolyn Kim — May 13, 2022
Public Relations and Strategic Communication major Nicole Steele was recently elected to serve as the Vice President of Brand Engagement for the...
Biola University Opens Stage for Students to Feature Works in Theater and Music
Dalet Valles — March 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s year-long Celebration of Arts and Media, a series of events, symposiums and performances meant to honor the...
‘Dear 2020: A Process’ Provided Space for Actors and Audience to Reflect on 2020
Alumna and adjunct professor Rory Slater (’14) directed Theatre 21’s first fall 2021 production
Sarah Dougher — November 30, 2021
One of the main facets of the theater are its communal and interactive aspects. When the pandemic hit, live theater performances were one of the...
Public Relations Professor Honored with Teacher of the Year Award
Biola Professor KiYong Kim is named the 2021 Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year
Lauren McLeod — September 28, 2021
KiYong Kim, professor in the Biola University Department of Public Relations and Strategic Communication has been awarded the 2021 Ginger Rudeseal...
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...
Alumna Launches Subscription Box to Inspire Teen Christian Girls
Biola Public Relations alumna gains national attention for her new business venture
Lauren McLeod — May 07, 2021
Biola University alumna Laura Fooks (’15) was recently interviewed on a national news segment to share about her business inspiring Christian teen...
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...
Biolans Win Award for Work on TV Series, Brilla
Alumnae Claire Burdick and Hannah Serrano share how their Biola education led them to success
Joy Blea — November 10, 2020
A 2020 Telly Award recognizes Biola University alumnae Claire Burdick (’14) and Hannah Serrano (’15) for their work on the JUCE TV series Brilla....
Music Professor Robert Feller Named Finalist for Arlin G. Meyer Prize
Conservatory of Music professor Robert Feller recognized for exemplary work
Vanessa Morales — October 20, 2020
Biola University Conservatory of Music Head of Winds and Percussion Robert Feller was selected as one of six finalists for the 2020 Arlin G. Meyer...
Alumna Nicole Foy Works to Bridge Information Gap for Latino/Hispanic Community
The Biola University journalism graduate is a fellow with Stanford University’s John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships program this year
Sarah Dougher — October 02, 2020
When alumna Nicole Foy (’16) began working as a reporter in Nampa, Idaho, she noticed a disparity in coverage at the newspaper where she worked —...
Student Media Publications Win Awards at National Conference
Biola University publications The Chimes and The Point won a total of 12 awards at the Associated Collegiate Press Journalism Conference
Sarah Dougher — May 07, 2020
Biola University student media publications The Chimes and The Point won a total of 12 awards at this year’s Associated Collegiate Press...
Biola University Orchestra and Chorale Featured on The Brilliance’s New Album
A new pop album released by David Gungor and John Arndt’s group, The Brilliance, features Biola music students
Sarah Dougher — February 19, 2020
The Brilliance, a pop music group comprised of David Gungor and John Arndt, featured the Biola University Orchestra and the Biola Chorale in their...
Biola University to Host First-Ever Pop Up Museum to Highlight Christian Nostalgia
"The Museum of Precious Moments" is an art exhibit that pays homage to familiar aspects of Christian culture
Kiana Karn — February 12, 2020
Biola University opens its first pop up museum on Feb. 17 — “The Museum of Precious Moments.” Dedicated to various elements of Christian culture...
Student Publication “The Point” Magazine Receives National Pacemaker Award
The Spring 2019 Issue of The Point was one of just 14 recipients of the prestigious award given by the Associated Collegiate Press
Sarah Dougher — November 20, 2019
Biola University’s student-run magazine, The Point , took home a prestigious Pacemaker Award at this month's Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)...