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Alumni, Athletics, Crowell School of Business
On and Off the Basketball Court, MBA Alumnus Pursues Excellence at Biola University and Abroad
Myja White (MBA ’25) completed his MBA degree at the Crowell School of Business while playing professional basketball in Albania
Sarah Dougher — August 29, 2025
Waking up at 3:00 a.m. in Elbasan, Albania, alumnus Myja White (MBA ’25) opened his computer and logged onto a Zoom call. On the other side of the...
Alumni, Student Life, University News
More than $3.9 Million Given to the Biola Fund
Celebrating a long legacy of generosity at Biola University
Amy Weaver — August 27, 2025
The Biola University community’s legacy of generosity continues to make a powerful impact. This past fiscal year, more than $3.9 million was given...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumnus Releases Pixel-Art Style Video Game
Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) worked alongside a music composer, a sound designer and a programmer to make his vision of the game Taria & Como come to life
Nate Bell — August 27, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) is an independent artist whose work has taken many forms: storyboards,...
University News
From the Car to the Dorm Room: Biola University to Move In Students Concierge Style
Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Students move into Biola University on Friday, August 29, 2025, and their only job is to arrive ready for a momentous day....
Faculty Highlights, Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology Professor Shares Expertise on Dead Sea Scrolls at Reagan Library
Dr. Dominick Hernández has studied the historical findings and how they contribute to the understanding of biblical texts
Sarah Dougher — August 15, 2025
Dr. Dominick Hernández, associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics and director of Talbot en Español in the Talbot School of Theology,...
Talbot School of Theology
Profesor de la Escuela de Teología Talbot comparte sus conocimientos sobre los Rollos del Mar Muerto en la Biblioteca Reagan
El Dr. Dominick Hernández ha estudiado los hallazgos históricos y cómo contribuyen a la comprensión de los textos bíblicos.
Sarah Dougher — August 15, 2025
El Dr. Dominick Hernández, profesor asociado de Antiguo Testamento y Semítica y director de Talbot en Español en la Escuela de Teología Talbot,...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
“The Hollywood Reporter” and “Filmmaker Magazine” Name the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a Top Film School
The Snyder School has seen 51% growth in enrollment over the past five years
Sarah Dougher — August 11, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter has recognized the Biola University Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a top film school for the third consecutive...
Alumni, Talbot School of Theology
Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink
Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family
Sarah Dougher — August 08, 2025
Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) would watch lectures, read books and write discussion posts when he returned from work. Balancing being a...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
The Pixar Plan: Alumna Hannah Chu’s (B.A. ’15) Road to the Animation Studio
Chu credits the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for teaching her both technical film and interpersonal skills
Sarah Dougher — August 01, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and Torrey Honors College alumna Hannah Chu (B.A. ’15) knew that working for Pixar Animation Studios was...
Academics, Crowell School of Business, University News
Crowell School of Business Approaches AI with a Kingdom Focus
Biola’s Adaptive MBA and AI Lab equip students with the skills and wisdom to lead in tech-forward industries
Sarah Dougher — July 22, 2025
AI is becoming a household term. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an instrument used on a daily basis. Things are moving at a high speed and Biola...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology Awarded $2.4 Million to Address Mental Health Gaps in Underserved Los Angeles Communities
The grant will fund the Culturally Competent Connections Program, designed to support doctoral students in culturally responsive care
Sarah Dougher — July 11, 2025
In California, mental health services have decreased by more than four percent. There is a need in the Greater Los Angeles Area for an increase in...
Alumni, School of Science, Technology and Health
Biola Alumnus Plays Integral Role in Building Aircraft
Cory Cress’ (’07) career in aerospace has given him an appreciation for the meticulous nature of airplane production and also for the values instilled in him during his time at Biola
Biola Staff — June 20, 2025
As a procurement strategist at a top aerospace company, alumnus Cory Cress (’07) has helped source some of the most important materials on a...
School of Education, University News
First Private University to Earn Accreditation for New Early Childhood Credential
The School of Education received a $250,000 grant toward student scholarships and curriculum development for a new credential
Sarah Dougher — June 17, 2025
Biola University is one of only eight of the over 750 universities in California to offer the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Debut New Film in Hollywood
Alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) used the skills they learned at Biola to create the dramatic film “Do No Harm”
Nate Bell — June 13, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) have been friends since college and are currently...
Talbot School of Theology
Biola Institute for Spiritual Formation Launches New Online Course for Christians Seeking Spiritual Depth
The Journey, a course about engaging with the Spirit in every season of life, is available on Biola LEARN
Sarah Dougher — June 10, 2025
The Talbot School of Theology’s Institute for Spiritual Formation is paving the way for Christians who feel spiritually dry, stuck or simply...
University News
Advice a Biola Professor Gave to the Class of 2025
Kenneth Way — June 02, 2025
On May 9 and 10, 2025, Biola hosted the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremonies whereProfessor and Chair of Old Testament and Semitics Dr. Kenneth Way...
Student Life, University News
La Mirada Named Best College Town in Southern California
The city was ranked for its affordability, livability and education
Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025
Excellence is not just in the Biola University classroom — it is also in the community. La Mirada, the city where Biola is located, was recently...
Crowell School of Business, Faculty Highlights
Finance Professor and his Children Create Financial Podcast For Kids
The “Money Storybook Bible” podcast uses Bible stories and characters to help children understand money concepts
Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025
With two children of his own, Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance in the Crowell School of Business, thought of a way to teach his...
Alumni, School of Fine Arts and Communication
From Childhood Dream to Community Voice, Alumna Hunter Elyse (’18) Finds Her Purpose in Journalism
Now anchoring in Oklahoma City, the alumna has also reported news in Los Angeles and Louisiana
Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025
For alumna Hunter Elyse (B.A. ’18), the dream of being a news anchor started long before attending Biola University to earn a degree in broadcast...
Crowell School of Business
Biola Startup Competition Awards $15,000 Grand Prize to Student-Created MediScan App
CEO of Dutch Bros West Valley and alumnus Loren Franklin (’02) gave the keynote address
Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025
The Biola University Startup Competition celebrated its 10th annual event in April. Hosted by the Office of Innovation in the Crowell School of...
Faculty Highlights, Talbot School of Theology
Talbot Professor Explores Sensory Experiences in the Gospels in New Book
Dr. Jeannine Hanger helps readers discover ways to draw closer to God through engaging the five senses in her book “Engaging Jesus with Our Senses”
Sarah Dougher — May 20, 2025
No matter how long someone has walked with Jesus, there is always more to discover about who he is and how we relate to him. For Dr. Jeannine...
Talbot School of Theology
More Than a Conference: ANCHORED Rekindles the Soul of Church Leadership
Sarah Dougher — May 16, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In a cultural moment marked by spiritual fatigue, cultural upheaval and ever-increasing demands on those in ministry, the...
University News
Biola University Celebrates Class of 2025
Over 1,000 graduates crossed the stage at commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10
Sarah Dougher — May 13, 2025
The unusual May heat did not limit the pomp and circumstance at Biola University’s Commencement Ceremonies on May 9 and 10, where over 1,000...
University News
Over 1,000 Biola University Graduates to Earn Degrees
Sarah Dougher — May 06, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will host nearly 10,000 guests for its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Sculpture by Los Angeles Artist Tim Hawkinson Unveiled at Biola University
The art piece, called “Faith of our Farmors,” honors the collective faith of the generation of Hawkinson’s grandparents
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
Biola University is now home to the original sculpture “Faith of our Farmors” by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hawkinson. The sculpture, constructed...