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Academics
Biola University Torrey Honors Institute Becomes Torrey Honors College
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2020
Biola University’s Torrey Honors Institute has changed its name to Torrey Honors College in recognition of the program’s impact. In its 25-year...
Academics, Student Life, University News
Biola University Kicks Off Fall Semester 2020 with Online Convocation
President Barry H. Corey reminds students of the strength that comes from enduring trials
Joy Blea — September 18, 2020
More than 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students began their collegiate careers at Biola University on Monday, Aug. 31. With “Biola at Home”...
Academics, University News
U.S. News Ranks Biola in Top Tier of America’s Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on seven special recognition lists
Jenna Loumagne — September 14, 2020
Biola University has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...
Academics, Faculty Highlights
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2020
Four new faculty members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
Biola Staff — September 11, 2020
Biola University welcomes four new faculty members this fall, each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics, School of Science, Technology and Health
Biola Announces New Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Health
Dr. Matt Rouse is an accomplished health sciences professional, author and professor
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2020
After an extensive national search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Matt Rouse to serve as the new dean of the School of...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Dr. Doug Daugherty Named Dean of Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology
Dr. Doug Daugherty comes to Biola from Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) where he served for 23 years as a professor of addictions and psychology and most recently as the executive dean of IWU’s College of Arts and Sciences
Joanna Wu — August 27, 2020
After an extensive national search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Doug Daugherty to serve as the dean of the Rosemead...
Academics, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
High School Students in Indonesia Earn College Credit Through Biola’s Film School
Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts offered a new dual enrollment course for students at Sekolah Pelita Harapan in Jakarta
Jenna Loumagne — August 25, 2020
A new class offered by Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts allowed high school students across the globe to explore the...
Message from President Corey on Fall 2020 Reopening
Internal Communications — July 28, 2020
Dear Biola community, I know the COVID-19 pandemic has created a long season of uncertainty, especially for new or returning students and for...
Academics
Biola Grieves Passing of Professor and Administrator Bob Harp
Biola Staff — July 21, 2020
Robert Harp, Executive Director of Biola University’s newly formed Office of Innovation , champion of Biola’s annual Startup Competition and...
Academics
AMC Networks Executive To Lead Biola University’s New Film School
Jenna Loumagne — July 16, 2020
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Executive Vice President from AMC Networks, Tom Halleen, who led programming and scheduling for Emmy Award-winning...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology Closes Certificate in Integrative Counseling Program
Joanna Wu — July 10, 2020
Rosemead School of Psychology’s certificate program in integrative counseling will be closing its program and no longer accepting new applicants....
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Releases Critically Acclaimed Feature Film
“Blood on Her Name” resembles a modern-day film noir with a strong sense of morality
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
Biola University alumnus Don Thompson (’04) co-wrote and produced “Blood on Her Name,” a powerful theatrical feature which opened simultaneously...
Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumni Offer Wisdom and Training in New Cinema and Media Arts Course
Popular weekend course helps prepare students to land and keep their first Hollywood job
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
Biola University alumni Sydney Patapoff (’09) and Nick Patapoff (’10) have worked steadily in the L.A. entertainment industry since graduating...
Academics, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
Tom Halleen Named Founding Dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Former executive vice president at AMC Networks will serve as founding dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Sarah Dougher — June 29, 2020
After an extensive search process, Biola University has selected Tom Halleen , former executive vice president at AMC Networks, to serve as the...
University News
Biola Announces Closure of Biola Youth Theatre
Biola Staff — June 11, 2020
Biola University leadership announced today that Biola Youth Theatre (BYT) will close at the end of this month on June 30, 2020. “It is with a...
A Letter from President Corey on Racial Injustice and Our Commitment to Action
Office of the President — June 10, 2020
June 10, 2020 Dear Biola Community, We are in the midst of some hard weeks, none I can remember more trying. I have a few important things I'd...
Information About Biola's Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan
Office of Diversity and Inclusion — June 04, 2020
Below are FAQs about Biola's Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan. _________________ Why does Biola need an Institutional Diversity Strategic...
President Corey Addresses Racial Injustices and George Floyd's Death
Office of the President — June 03, 2020
Watch President Corey address the racial injustices and George Floyd's death in the video below or read his statement following the video. Dear...
Academics, Faculty Highlights, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Biola Feature Film Airs on PBS Guam in Partnership with the Guam International Film Festival’s Select Showcase
Biola's Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s feature film, “Anjing (The Dogs),” airs on May 22
Joanna Wu — May 21, 2020
Dean Yamada, associate professor of cinema and media arts, in collaboration with Biola cinema and media arts students, produced his second feature...
Academics, Faculty Highlights, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology Professor Featured in Asian American PBS Documentary Series
Professor Nancy Yuen speaks on Asian American actors in groundbreaking documentary series on Asian American history
Sarah Dougher — May 12, 2020
Nancy Yuen, associate professor of sociology at Biola University, was featured in a documentary series titled Asian Americans, premiered on May 11...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
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...
Talbot School of Theology Professor Consults on New Streaming Show About the Life of Christ
Professor Doug Huffman is an evangelical consultant on “The Chosen”
Marc DeJager — May 06, 2020
Biola University Professor of New Testament Doug Huffman served as an evangelical Christian consultant on a new series titled “The Chosen” —the...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty Highlights
Biola University Professor Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Professor Jamie Sanchez received the McGraw Hill Distinguished Scholar Award at the Conference on Academic Research in Education.
Sarah Dougher — May 01, 2020
Jamie Sanchez, an associate professor at Biola’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies, was one of three recipients of the fourth annual McGraw...
Alumni, School of Education
Biola Alumna Honored as Woman of the Year
April Reutter (’93) was honored by the city of Norwalk as Woman of the Year for her many contributions to the community
Kiana Karn — April 29, 2020
Devoted teacher and Biola University alumna April Reutter was recognized by the 57th California Assembly District as Woman of the Year this March....
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, Student Achievements
Biola Film Students Secure Final Spot in Coca-Cola Short Film Contest
Biola University students Grace Lindblad and Forrest Clark are finalists in the nationwide “Coca-Cola Refreshing Films” Competition
Sarah Dougher, Kiana Karn — April 28, 2020
Students in Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Artssecured one of the top five spots in the annual Coca-Cola Refreshing Films...