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  • Student Life

    Biola University Hosts Tribute for Photographer Jerry Burchfield

    Burchfield’s last planned exhibit “Distance,” scheduled to open Tuesday, September 22 in the Biola University Art Gallery, expanded in memoriam.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The accomplished LA based photographer and teacher, Jerry Burchfield, died Friday, September 11, 2009 after a long struggle with colon cancer. He...

  • Biola University Hosts Tribute for Photographer Jerry Burchfield

    Burchfield’s last planned exhibit “Distance,” scheduled to open next week in the Biola University Art Gallery, expanded in memoriam.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The accomplished LA based photographer and teacher, Jerry Burchfield, died Friday, September 11, 2009 after a long struggle with colon cancer. He...

  • The Morality of Pursuing Perfection: Biola Hosts Designer Baby Debate

    Biola University Partners with Joni & Friends Christian Institute on Disability for Bioethics Debate

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. --- With the knowledge and ability to choose the gender and traits a child will be born with - eye, hair color, intelligence,...

  • Academics

    Biola Professor on Rich Buhler’s Radio Show

    Tune in as Mike Wilkins discusses “Jesus’ Healing for the Horror of War,” with Rich Buhler

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Tune into KBRT radio (KBRITE-AM 740) on Thursday, September 17 at 3:15 p.m. to listen to Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology professor...

  • Student Life

    Biola Student Wins National Contest Promoting Safe Driving

    Bridgestone Americas Awards Student Scholarship

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University sophomore film and music major, Zach King, entered Bridgestone Americas’ Safety Scholars Teen Driver Video Contest alongside...

  • Angels Game

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Angels Stadium in Anaheim was the destination for alumni and friends on Friday, August 28, as 250 guests enjoyed a hotdog tailgate dinner followed...

  • Responding to Crisis With Care: Biola Hosts Rapid Response Training

    Partnering with Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Biola is the first university to host crisis training

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    LA MIRADA, CALIF. --- In the wake of previous major national disasters such as the California fires in 2003 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many...

  • Academics

    Designer Babies: The Morality of Pursuing Perfection

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    With the knowledge and ability to choose the gender and traits a child will be born with – a girl that has green eyes, brown hair and light skin...

  • Student Life

    Biola Welcomes the Class of 2013

    As students adjust to campus life, classes begin and orientation continues

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    More than 1,000 students began arriving on campus Friday, August 21, 2009 and immediately started their transition to a new home at Biola...

  • Academics

    Questioning the Everyday Role of Self-Deception

    Biola Philosophy Professor Publishes New Book, I Told Me So

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Everyone does it. The role of self-deception in a person’s life, whether prominent or minimal, is present. Biola University chair of philosophy...

  • Athletics

    Biola's Natasha Miller to Compete in the High Jump at the Canada Games

    Miller is the defending NAIA Champion in the Event

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola Track and Field athlete Natasha Miller will represent British Columbia in the 2009 Canada Games, competing in the high jump this week....

  • Fiddler On The Roof Event Recap

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The air was electric when Topol appeared on stage at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, with the crowd’s welcoming ovation actually...

  • Academics

    Biola University, One of “America’s Best Colleges”

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    As Biola University welcomes the class of 2013, Biola is once again ranked as one of “America’s Best Colleges”, per US News & World Report...

  • Academics

    Biola Professor Brings New Testament Scholarship into Bible Studies

    DVD Bible Studies Introduce The Life of Jesus at Deeper Level

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    When a student approached professor Matt Williams and asked which of numerous “John” Bible studies was the best, Williams realized none of them...

  • Academics

    Disappointed with God or Frustrated with the Church?

    Watch JP Moreland and Mike Erre confront these questions in a live video interview.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m., J.P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology,...

  • Academics

    From the Classroom to the Prison Cell

    Apologetics Training Transforms the Lives of Prisoners

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Apologetics training knows no bounds, as Mike, an inmate in Soledad’s Correctional Training Facility, can testify. With dozens of other inmates in...

  • Academics

    The Importance of Bridging "Literacy Gaps" for English Learners

    Education Professors Author “The Literacy Gaps”

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The School of Education Dean June Hetzel and former Biola University professor Ivannia Soto-Hinman newly authored and published The Literacy Gaps,...

  • 2009 Student Send-offs

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Even before stepping on the Biola campus, students from around the country have been given a warm Biola welcome as representatives from the Alumni...

  • Athletics

    Biola Hosts All Star Swimmers for North American Swim Challenge

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    All-star swimmers started arriving at Biola University Monday, August 3, 2009 for the North American Challenge Cup that will commence Wednesday,...

  • Responding to Crisis With Care

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    In the wake of previous major national disasters such as the California fires in 2003 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many students and members of...

  • Alumni

    Biola Alum Filmmaker Narrowly Survives Plane Crash

    Biola Community Prays for Alum and Crew

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    On Saturday, August 1, 2009, Biola University alumnus Dan Parris (’09) narrowly survived a plane crash in Nairobi, Kenya along with two others —...

  • Student Life

    The Importance of Being Earnest for an Irony-Obsessed Generation

    The Rise of the Ironic Class: When Voices of Irony Should be Capped

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    There are a few things our generation will be known for. These include (but are not limited to): 9/11, American Idol, using phones as mini...

  • Athletics

    Biola Hires New Head Softball Coach

    Lorie Coleman Will Lead Biola’s Softball Team

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Lorie Coleman has been hired to take over as the Head Softball Coach at Biola University, Biola Athletic Director Dave Holmquist announced on...

  • Academics

    Biola Faculty Are Not Content to Just Teach in the Classroom

    Local Church Partners with Talbot Professors for Theology Seminars

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola faculty continually invest in their communities and churches, locally and internationally, as recently seen at Shepherd of the Hills Church’...

  • Alumni

    The Green Effect: Vote for Biola Alumna in National “Green” Contest

    Tricia Elisara is one of ten finalists in Sun Chips and National Geographic’s contest to make the world better

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sun Chips and National Geographic have joined efforts to make the world a greener, better place through creating The Green Effect — a contest...