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Biola Alumna Displays Heart for Social Justice in the Foster Care System
Victoria Stasiak talks about her unexpected call to work with foster children in Las Vegas
May 20, 2015
While many graduates struggle to find careers they are passionate about, Biola alumna Victoria Stasiak (‘13) has found exactly that. The...
New Residence Hall Named After 'Forgotten Founder'
Board of Trustees names William E. Blackstone Hall in honor of Biola's first dean
May 15, 2015
Biola University's soon-to-be-completed new residence hall has officially been named William E. Blackstone Hall, a tribute to Biola’s first dean,...
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Biola University Launches Historic $180 Million Comprehensive Campaign
A record $3.9 million raised at Conviction and Courage Gala in addition to $152 million already raised
May 09, 2015
Today, Biola University publicly launched the most ambitious fundraising effort in its history, a $180 million comprehensive campaign titled, “A...

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.