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Biola Grieves the Death of Student Paris Collman-Jackson
June 09, 2021
The Biola University community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Paris Collman-Jackson, a sophomore communication sciences and disorders...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Debuts Feature Film at Christian Film Festival
Marco Zambrana (’19) wrote and directed “Rubaru,” a drama about the trials of marriage
May 20, 2021
Alumnus Marco Zambrana (’19) directed the feature-length film “Rubaru” during his senior year at Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and...
Academics, School of Science, Technology and Health
Students Advance in Cybersecurity Knowledge as Global Need for Cyber Protection Increases
Biola’s first collegiate cybersecurity team competes in the Largest Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition in the United States
May 13, 2021
According to a New York Times article from 2017, society and culture have become more aware of the frequency and severity of cyber breaches...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.