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  • Athletics

    Eagles Ranked No. 1 in NAIA Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll

    Cross Country team strives for excellence on and off the field

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Coming off an impressive second-place finish to close out the 2009 season, the Biola University women's cross country team was ranked No. 1 in the...

  • Fall 2010 Convocation

    President Corey opens the Fall semester introducing the 2010/2011 University Theme: "Zealously Going Where God Leads."

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Over 3,000 students, faculty and staff gathered in Biola's Chase Gymnasium on Wednesday, August 25 to kick off the first day of classes at the...

  • Opening Weekend

    Biola welcomed more than 1300 new students and their families for a weekend full of events.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    From the moment new students and their families entered the City of La Mirada on Friday, August 20, they knew Biola was anxiously anticipating...

  • Student Life

    Biola Remembers J. Richard Chase

    Biola’s sixth president led the university from 1970 to 1982

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    J. Richard Chase, a leading figure in Christian higher education who served as Biola’s sixth president from 1970 to 1982, died Aug. 20 at Windsor...

  • Academics

    U.S. News Names Biola an "Up and Comer"

    Biola Ranked Among Top National Universities

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University has achieved its highest ranking ever from U.S. News & World Report, earning a spot in the top tier of the “Best National...

  • Academics

    Biola Appoints Two New Vice Presidents

    New provost and CFO will play key leadership roles

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    After a pair of extensive nationwide searches, Biola University has named two new vice presidents who will help to guide the university forward...

  • Athletics

    Athletics Lead NAIA with 16 Scholar-Teams

    Eagles have 16 of 19 athletic teams finish with a 3.0 GPA or better

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sixteen of Biola University’s athletic teams have earned the prestigious title of “scholar team” from the National Association of Intercollegiate...

  • Student Life

    Music to Haiti's Ears

    Student musicians help earthquake victims process trauma

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Six months after a 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti, six Biola University students journeyed there this summer in hopes of healing some of the...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF – After more than a year of extensive nationwide searching, Biola University President Barry H. Corey announced on July 14 the...

  • Academics

    From Atheism to Christianity

    Apologetics student authors book on her conversion

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    “Smart people don’t become Christians,” Holly Ordway, a college professor, thought when she was an atheist. However, a student in Biola’s...

  • Alumni

    Alumnus Receives Prestigious National Award

    Teacher Aaron Sams Honored with Presidential Award

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola alumnus and now Woodland Park High School science teacher Aaron Sams (’99, M.A. ’04) has been recognized by the White House for his teaching...

  • Student Life

    Top 10 Biola Sports Moments of 2009-2010

    Remembering One of the Best Seasons

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    This is a piece recapping the Top 10 sports moments of the 2009-10 year at Biola as compiled by the Biola Sports Information Office. See the...

  • Student Life

    Basketball Coach Dave Holmquist Shares His Thoughts on John Wooden

    In a letter to his two-year old son, Holmquist shares the influence Wooden had on his life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola has long respected the former UCLA basketball coach who passed at the age of 99 on Friday, June 4, 2010. Coach Wooden visited Biola multiple...

  • Student Life

    Students Featured in Top Women's Surf Magazine

    “Women’s Surf Style Magazine” Highlights Story of Biola Parent and Inspiration

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The redemptive story of Christina DiMari is as hopeful as it is heartbreaking. The author of Ocean Star: A Memoir and keynote speaker at Biola’s...

  • Mission of Hope Presents New Light on Poverty

    Published Book is Written Solely by Journalism Students

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Capturing the transformative work of KidWorks, the Santa Ana based non-profit, Biola University journalism students published their first book “...

  • Student Life

    Princess Pashu of Swaziland Reflects on Time at Biola

    Returning to build a new industry, Sikhanyiso Dlamini hopes to create new opportunities within her country

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, the first-born daughter of Mswati III King of Swaziland enrolled at Biola University in 2005. Known as Pashu, she had...

  • Academics

    Professor and Pastor Aims to Recover Church as Family

    Biola scholar reawakens vision for ancient-future community

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    “Spiritual formation occurs primarily in the context of community,” reads “A Family Affair,” Biola University’s Professor of New Testament...

  • Alumni

    Alumnus Wess Stafford Tells Story of Childhood Abuse and Deliverance

    President of Compassion International shares story in “Christianity Today”

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    President of Compassion International, Biola University alumnus Wess Stafford (’75), shared his heart shattering, but hopeful story on the cover...

  • The Lion King

    Biola alumni reunite over dinner and theater production.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A delighted group of alumni and friends were transported to the Serengeti on Thursday, May 27, enjoying the brilliant costumes and imaginative...

  • Spring 2010 Commencement Ceremonies

    Biola celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 1,000 graduates during the Spring 2010 Commencement Ceremonies on May 28 and 29. Dr. Billy Kim and Joni Eareckson Tada served as keynote speakers, along with special music by Multi-Grammy Award winner James Ingram.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 nearly 9,000 guests attended Biola University's Friday and Saturday commencement events to celebrate the...

  • Student Life

    Track and Field's Natasha Miller Defends Title With Win

    Miller Wins High Jump Title Again, Repeats as Meet MVP

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola junior Natasha Miller defended her title in the high jump to earn her second individual crown and repeated as the outdoor women's Most...

  • Student Life

    Six Teams Will Share Christ's Light in Hurting Nations

    Students Prepare to Step into Unfamiliar Territory

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Extreme poverty, overpopulated refugee camps, street children, and polytheism are prevalent in the countries that six teams will be traveling to...

  • Athletics

    Youth Summer Camps

    Upcoming Athletic Camps are Ideal Opportunities for the Summer

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Are you looking for a place for your children to grow and learn new skills this summer? Biola’s athletic programs have the perfect opportunity for...

  • Intelligent Design Event Features Stephen Meyer and Critics

    Biola continues to be a leading institutional hub for work of the Intelligent Design movement

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On May 14, 2010, 1,400 people filled Chase Gymnasium on a Friday night to learn from Stephen Meyer and some of his critics about how Intelligent...

  • Alumni

    Graduating Athletes Are Looking to Go Professional

    A reflection on four years at Biola

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    With graduation only a week away, seniors are reflecting on their four years at Biola. For athletes with significant achievements in sports, the...