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  • Student Life

    Biola Remains One of the Safest Colleges

    Campus Safety released the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

    Jessica Airey — 

    A report released this fall demonstrates that Biola University’s campus remains one of the safest districts in the city of La Mirada — which...

  • Biola Weekend Recap

    The second annual Biola Weekend brought over 1,100 parents, alumni, family members and friends to campus for two days of events and activities that highlighted “The Best of Biola!”

    Hilary Larkins — 

    The second annual Biola Weekend brought over 1,100 parents, alumni, familymembers and friends to campus for two days of events and activities that...

  • Student Life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF., Sept. 20, 2012 — London 2012 Olympian and alumna Amy Atkinson (’11) will run alongside Biola University president Barry H....

  • Academics

    Biola Outperforms Nationwide Average for Hispanic Graduation Rates

    Listed as one of 25 private universities closing the graduation rate gap

    Brenda Velasco — 

    According to reports released today by The Education Trust, college graduation rates nationwide are far too low, particularly among students of...

  • Athletics

    Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet Recap

    Biola Athletics celebrated its inaugural Hall of Fame Class with an induction ceremony.

    Hilary Larkins — 

    On Saturday, September 15, 2012,Biola Athletics celebrated its inaugural Hall of Fame Class with an induction ceremonyin the Talbot East Andrews...

  • Academics

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    For the third year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has identified Biola University as one of the nation’s most promising and innovative...

  • Summer Missions: Three Continents, Seven Countries, One Purpose

    Seven student-led missions teams serve seven countries

    Ethan Froelich and Sarah Enriquez — 

    Seven student mission teams traveled to seven different countries over the course of three months. Going to places as remote as Ulaangom in...

  • Student Life

    Biola Welcomes New Students and Families

    More than 1,300 new students arrive for the new school year

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University President Barry H. Corey, commenced the academic year in Chase Gymnasium, Wednesday, Aug. 29 announcing this year's theme: From...

  • Academics

    Biola Joins Lawsuit to Protect Religious Freedom

    Biola challenges HHS regulation as unconstitutional

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    UPDATE (Friday, Mar. 15): Nursing professor Susan Elliott travelled to Capitol Hill this month for a national press conference on nurses' right to...

  • Academics

    Faculty Spotlight: Paul Spears

    Meet Torrey director Paul Spears

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Paul Spears started working with the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University 14 years ago, when the program fit into one shared office in...

  • Academics

    New ‘Open Biola’ Website Offers Hundreds of Free Learning Resources

    Biola University launches extensive online collection of free classes and educational materials

    Jason Newell — 

    Biola University today announced the launch of Open Biola, an innovative website that offers open access to hundreds of classes, lectures,...

  • Academics

    Biola Unlocks Educational Vault, Offering Hundreds of Free Resources

    Biola University launches extensive online collection of free classes and educational materials

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 — Biola University today announced the launch of Open Biola, an innovative website that offers open access to...

  • Athletics

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    The Biola University Athletics Department is pleased to induct a trio of standout athletes to its inaugural class of the Biola Athletics Hall of...

  • Alumni

    Recent Graduate Receives U.S. State Department Internship in Rome

    Daniel Cedeno used Biola to secure opportunity at U.S. Mission

    Ethan Froelich — 

    Ambition and perseverance have served political science graduate Daniel Cedeno (‘12) well. Cedeno’s preparation at Biola and hard work have given...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is one of the nation’s 103 best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher...

  • Academics

    Biola Named One of 103 “Great Colleges to Work For”

    University makes Honor Roll of Chronicle of Higher Education list

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University is one of the nation’s 103 best colleges to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education . In its...

  • Jeff Hoffman — 

    LA MIRADA, Calif. — Athletic Director Dave Holmquist announced on Thursday that David Goodman has been hired as the men’s tennis coach at Biola...

  • Alumni

    Alumna Amy Atkinson (’11) Pursues Olympic Dreams

    Biolan to Compete in London 2012 Olympic Games

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    (UPDATE 8/8/12: Amy Atkinson finished her 800-meter run in 2:18.53 seconds, setting a new national record for Guam, and shaved off almost 3...

  • Biola Finishes 12th in Director's Cup Standings

    For fourth-straight year, Biola's athletics program finishes in top 20 of national rankings

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    Biola once again finished as one of the top athletic programs in the NAIA, placing 12th out of over 300 NAIA schools in the 2011-12NAIA Learfield...

  • Graduate Athlete Makes History By Breaking Records

    Nychele Fischetti is the first athlete in school history to compete in 12 national track meets in four years.

    Ethan Froelich — 

    Nychele Fischetti was a great runner in high school before she came to Biola, and a record-breaker when she graduated in May. Graduating with a...

  • Alumni

    2012 Senior Dinner Recap

    Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012.

    Don Bernstein — 

    Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012 recently under warm, summery skies on...

  • Alumni

    Ken Bascom Left a Mark on Biola, Physically and Spiritually

    University mourns loss of alumnus and longtime employee

    Jason Newell — 

    Ken Bascom, a beloved Biola administrator who played a crucial role in planning and developing the university’s building projects over the past...

  • Academics

    Biola’s Public Relations Emphasis Receives Award of Excellence

    Orange County PRSA Honors Professor Carolyn Kim with Protos Award

    Ethan Froelich — 

    Biola’s Public Relations emphasis program was honored with the Award of Excellence under the Community Relations and Institutional Programs...

  • Student Life

    Conservatory Students Minister Through Music in Europe

    Biola Chorale tours in Germany and Czech Republic

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    Biola University’s Chorale toured parts of Europe in April ministering to audiences through music. Thirty-three gifted students made up this year’...

  • Academics

    Biola Awards Philosopher John Lennox for Contributions to Philosophy of Science

    Phillip E. Johnson award given by Master of Arts in Science and Religion program

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University recently honored Oxford University philosopher John C. Lennox with the 2012 Phillip E. Johnson Award for Liberty and Truth, in...