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  • Alumni

    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...

  • Study Reveals U.S. is Becoming a Less Religious Nation

    Sociology professor Brad Christerson offers insight and perspective on recently released Pew Research study

    Brittney Morales and Jenna Loumagne — 

    Young Americans are slowly shifting the U.S. towards becoming a less religious nation, favoring atheism and religious “nones” over organized...

  • Academics

    Biola Announces a New School of Science, Technology and Health

    School will be housed in the new Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health

    Brenda Velasco  — 

    Biola University is pleased to announce the establishment of a new school — School of Science, Technology and Health — effective summer 2016. The...

  • Student Life

    Biola Students Receive Scholarships from Christian Community Credit Union

    Christian Community Credit Union to donate $240,000 over the next five years to help support university scholarships

    Stephanie Kim  — 

    Seven Biola University students received scholarships from Christian Community Credit Union’s (CCCU) “Scholarships for Success” program. The total...

  • Athletics

    Men's Soccer Wins Tournament Championship

    Biola men's soccer clinches NAIA Tournament berth with massive conference win

    Neil Morgan — 

    In a riveting game on Nov. 15, Biola men's soccer defeated No. 14 Vanguard 1-0 to clinch the 2015 Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament...

  • Biola Students Create October Competition for Homeless Outreach

    Three 19-year-old Biola students involve their community in a self-started nonprofit.

    Olivia Bersin — 

    Three Biola University students are making a difference in the local homeless community this month through a nonprofit organization they started...

  • Academics

    Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Biola University

    Aaron Barrett — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Influential Los Angeles pastor Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. will give Biola University’s 2015 fall commencement address at the...

  • Academics

    Faculty Spotlight: Joanne Jung

    Professor Joanne Jung shares about her new book, "Character Formation in Online Education"

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    Biola University professor Joanne Jung challenges the status quo of online education with her new book “Character Formation in Online Education: A...

  • Eagles Sweep Major Conference Honors

    Joey O'Keefe, Leo Contreras and Todd Elkins lead the way as Biola claims all the big awards

    Neil Morgan — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola Men's Soccer earned its first Golden State Athletic Conference championship in 13 years so it seems only natural that...

  • Coffeen Goal Clinches Championship

    Brittni Coffeen's first half goal made the difference as Biola Women's Soccer won for the first time since 2004.

    Neil Morgan — 

    PHOENIX, Ariz. --- Even the toughest road trip within the Golden State Athletic Conference wouldn't be enough to derail the special kind of season...

  • From Sweden to California, Biola swimmer shares her experience of becoming an Eagle

    Student-athlete Dominique Kaijser on how her experiences living in Sweden shaped her time at Biola

    Brittney Morales — 

    Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, swimmer Dominique Kaijser lived as a Christian in a country where only 29 percent of the population claims...

  • Athletics

    Men’s Soccer Team Contributes Season Success to Unique Team Bond

    Captain Joey O’Keefe believes relationships within team are key to success

    Angelene Wong — 

    The men’s soccer team won the GSAC regular season championship for the first time since 2002 on Saturday, Oct. 31. Senior midfielder Joey O’Keefe...

  • Student Life

    Student Programming Introduces Chapel Series on “Gender, Faith, Culture”

    Chapel programs encourages students to discuss different perspectives on gender

    Angelene Wong — 

    Biola’s Student Programming Department is hosting this semester’s educational programming week, which will feature various chapel sessions...

  • Biola University Hosts “Candyland” Halloween Event For Local Community

    Shayna Brodsky  — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will host Candyland — an alternative trick-or-treating event — for the 14th consecutive year on Oct. 31, 2015...

  • Biola University Campus Ranked as One of the Safest Communities in the Region

    Campus Safety continually increases security measures to keep Biola safe

    Brittney Morales — 

    Biola University ranks as one of the safest communities in the region, according to the low crime rates reported in the 2015 Annual Security and...

  • Punk ‘n Pie, Annual Talent Show, Relocates to Lawn

    Event features new upgrades and an array of performances

    Angelene Wong — 

    Biola University’s Student Programming and Activities (SPA) hosted the first installation of “Punk ‘n Pie in the Park,” Biola’s annual school-wide...

  • Student Life

    Theatre 21 Presents “Leaving Iowa”

    New director Zachary Bortot leads cast in comedic play premiering Oct. 23

    Angelene Wong — 

    Biola’s Theatre 21 kicks off a new production, “Leaving Iowa,” directed by new theatre professor Zachary Bortot. “Leaving Iowa,” written by Tim...

  • Academics

    Journalism and Integrated Media Major Ranked Among Top Programs in the Nation

    USA Today recognizes Biola as a top journalism school

    Olivia Bersin — 

    Biola University’s journalism and integrated media program was ranked among the top journalism programs in the country in a recent ranking of...

  • Student Life

    New Students Find Community Through Orientation Events

    Current students help incoming students transition into life at Biola

    Olivia Bersin — 

    Biola University Student Orientation Services team, which consists of 71 current students, offer a week of activities for nearly 1,700 incoming...

  • Student Life

    Biola University Welcomes Alumni and Parents for Biola Weekend

    Biola hosts annual on-campus events for alumni and parents of current students

    Angelene Wong — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is welcoming alumni and parents of current students on Oct. 23-24 for Biola Weekend, an annual event that...

  • Athletics

    Christina Barclay Hired as Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball Team

    Biola alumna and former Women’s Basketball player returns to serve as coach

    Angelene Wong — 

    Barclay played on the Biola women’s basketball team during her four years as an undergraduate student. She received a bachelor’s degree in cinema...

  • Alumni

    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...

  • A Night at the Museum: Campaign for Biola University Event in San Diego

    Adam Edgerly joined Biola University at the San Diego Natural History Museum for the third stop on the Campaign National Tour

    Cambria Hayashino — 

    Biola University’s Campaign National Tour continued on Friday, Oct. 16, with an event at San Diego’s Natural History Museum, in Balboa Park,...

  • Student Life

    Unidos Club Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

    Biola’s Latino club encourages students to appreciate their diverse cultural backgrounds

    Angelene Wong — 

    As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Latino club, Unidos, focuses on the unique cultural identities of the Latin culture....

  • Student Life

    Torrey Memorial Bible Conference Turns 80

    Torrey Conference focuses on the spiritual implications of habitual worship with keynote speaker James K.A. Smith

    Aaron Barrett — 

    Today marks the 80th anniversary of Biola University’s annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. Named in honor of Biola’s first dean, R.A. Torrey,...