Voices of Crowell Articles

“I learned how work and rest were not opposites, and we needed to live in a rhythm of work and rest...”

“Research has shown that over 70% of business students will actually start their career in sales. I want them to see that sales can be about doing the right thing and helping others…”

“I wasn’t strong in my faith. I didn’t give God priority. I believe he saw that and decided to press me...”

“The friends I’ve made at Biola have pushed me to be the best version of myself and to not be afraid of where he’s leading me.”

Crowell School of Business Professor Dr. Brandon Ware sees economics everywhere.

From dreams of Taco Bell to a career in marketing, Jennifer Aspland shares how Crowell shaped her priorities.

“I came into college thinking solely about me, about ways to develop and further myself...My priorities since being at Biola have completely changed."

"The world is constantly changing. In order to stay relevant, I have to color my lectures and discussions with current, real-world examples..."

“You are uniquely gifted and wonderfully made, and it’s a sweet and beautiful process to discover who God made you to be."

Huge and rapid changes in technology, values and attitudes are changing our everyday lives.

“My main goal is to help people grow personally and professionally, and it is a lot easier for us to grow when we have a sense of safety.”

Kaylyn Schull describes how “as a freshman, I was shy, I didn't have confidence … but God has shaped me into who He meant me to be.”

“Our graduates are not just going to walk into this rosy business world where everybody's going to agree with their ethics. Sometimes they will, but usually they won’t...”

“Everything is connected to international partners, customers, or suppliers. It's very hard if not impossible to find a purely domestic company anymore.”

I was fortunate to have many professors at Biola that cared about the students and their success outside of the classroom...

When True Tamplin was 13 years old, his father was offered the job of lead singer for Journey...

our faith-based Biola education targets what I believe is the single biggest workplace skill gap, leadership.

In September 2015, the Crowell School of Business at Biola University launched the Biola Startup Competition

My giftedness is in leadership and administration

At the heart of good, moral business is the desire to share — share your passions and talents for the benefit of the community, with a servant’s heart.

In my junior year at Biola I developed a real interest in business. I felt a bit guilty at first, thinking I would be selling out if I didn’t follow through with my “calling” to be a youth pastor.

Long story short, a friend I met during Crowell Business School’s 2015 China Trip introduced me to the CEO and Co-Founder of Shokay, who happened to be in need of a graphic designer.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Colby Gilmore is a Financial Planner for the Private Wealth division of Ronald Blue Trust.

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