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Student Achievements
Biola Students Turn Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Students lead the way in building leadership skills by talking politics with a stranger
January 18, 2024
Forty-nine Biola University students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around civil discourse....
University News
Biola to Welcome New Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing
January 11, 2024
Biola University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Harrison as the new Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing....
Athletics
Biola in Top Six NCAA DII Schools to Receive Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence
The recognition is awarded to only 44 Division II schools that have achieved an academic success rate of 90% or higher
December 20, 2023
Biola University is one of the top six NCAA Division II schools to earn the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, earning a 98% in Academic...

Knowing the Bible by Heart
January 19, 2026 — Haven Today
In these Haven Today podcast episodes, Dr. Ken Berding, professor of New Testament, shares thoughts from his new book, "The Bible By Heart," on methods of memorizing Scripture based on how the Bible depicts people memorizing long passages.
What Is True Blessedness?
January 17, 2026 — Crossway
This Crossway article is adapted from Dr. Uche Anizor's new book, "The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture: 20 Meditations." In this article, he focuses on the theme of "blessedness," which is a major motif in the psalms, the focus of his book.
‘The 200-Church Gap’: Data Shows Closures Eclipse Openings In the US
January 14, 2026 — Religion Unplugged
Research shows that church closures were surpassing church openings in 2024, as reported in this Religion Unplugged article. In the article, Dr. Ed Stetzer, dean of the Talbot School of Theology, shared that church planting is more important now than ever in the current climate in America. He said, "Church planting is the most significant engine for evangelistic growth that we have in the world today."