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51�ԹϺ�� Professor Corroborates Sign-Stealing Evidence Against MLB teams in Statistics Report
Dr. Jason Wilson’s statistics report shows evidence against the ‘17-’18 sign-stealing scandal against Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox
Vanessa Morales — December 13, 2020
Dr. Jason Wilson, 51�ԹϺ�� professor of statistics, helped develop a formula called Quality of Pitch (QOP) that can detect the quality of...
Professor Awarded Planning Grant for Mission Work Project
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professor Leanne Dzubinski will research how Christian ideas about family life were communicated as the gospel was spread
Vanessa Morales — December 07, 2020
51�ԹϺ�� Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor and associate dean Dr. Leanne Dzubinski was awarded a one-year $5,000 planning...
51�ԹϺ�� Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Named to The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools
The list highlights the school’s new dean, Tom Halleen, and internship opportunities
Sarah Dougher — October 19, 2020
51�ԹϺ��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts was named to The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools list. Biola is excited to be included on the...
Biola Launches 5-Year Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse
In a divisive era, professors and authors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer aim to help Christians deepen convictions without dividing communities
Joy Blea — October 07, 2020
A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The Civility Project, with...
Biola Launches Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse During a Divisive Era
Joy Blea — October 06, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The...
51�ԹϺ��'s Torrey Honors Institute Becomes Torrey Honors College
Honoring the work of Torrey Honors, Biola has updated the name of its honors program
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2020
51�ԹϺ��’s Torrey Honors Institute has changed its name to Torrey Honors College in recognition of the program’s impact. In its 25-year...
51�ԹϺ�� Torrey Honors Institute Becomes Torrey Honors College
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2020
51�ԹϺ��’s Torrey Honors Institute has changed its name to Torrey Honors College in recognition of the program’s impact. In its 25-year...
51�ԹϺ�� Kicks Off Fall Semester 2020 with Online Convocation
President Barry H. Corey reminds students of the strength that comes from enduring trials
Joy Blea — September 18, 2020
More than 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students began their collegiate careers at 51�ԹϺ�� on Monday, Aug. 31. With “Biola at Home”...
U.S. News Ranks Biola in Top Tier of America’s Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on seven special recognition lists
Jenna Loumagne — September 14, 2020
51�ԹϺ�� has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2020
Four new faculty members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
Biola Staff — September 11, 2020
51�ԹϺ�� welcomes four new faculty members this fall, each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Biola Announces New Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Health
Dr. Matt Rouse is an accomplished health sciences professional, author and professor
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2020
After an extensive national search and interview process, 51�ԹϺ�� has selected Dr. Matt Rouse to serve as the new dean of the School of...
High School Students in Indonesia Earn College Credit Through Biola’s Film School
51�ԹϺ��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts offered a new dual enrollment course for students at Sekolah Pelita Harapan in Jakarta
Jenna Loumagne — August 25, 2020
A new class offered by 51�ԹϺ��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts allowed high school students across the globe to explore the...
Biola Grieves Passing of Professor and Administrator Bob Harp
Biola Staff — July 21, 2020
Robert Harp, Executive Director of 51�ԹϺ��’s newly formed Office of Innovation , champion of Biola’s annual Startup Competition and...
AMC Networks Executive To Lead 51�ԹϺ��’s New Film School
Jenna Loumagne — July 16, 2020
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Executive Vice President from AMC Networks, Tom Halleen, who led programming and scheduling for Emmy Award-winning...
Alumni Offer Wisdom and Training in New Cinema and Media Arts Course
Popular weekend course helps prepare students to land and keep their first Hollywood job
Nate Bell — July 08, 2020
51�ԹϺ�� alumni Sydney Patapoff (’09) and Nick Patapoff (’10) have worked steadily in the L.A. entertainment industry since graduating...
Tom Halleen Named Founding Dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Former executive vice president at AMC Networks will serve as founding dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Sarah Dougher — June 29, 2020
After an extensive search process, 51�ԹϺ�� has selected Tom Halleen , former executive vice president at AMC Networks, to serve as the...
Biola Feature Film Airs on PBS Guam in Partnership with the Guam International Film Festival’s Select Showcase
Biola's Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Professor Dean Yamada’s feature film, “Anjing (The Dogs),” airs on May 22
Joanna Wu — May 21, 2020
Dean Yamada, associate professor of cinema and media arts, in collaboration with Biola cinema and media arts students, produced his second feature...
Sociology Professor Featured in Asian American PBS Documentary Series
Professor Nancy Yuen speaks on Asian American actors in groundbreaking documentary series on Asian American history
Sarah Dougher — May 12, 2020
Nancy Yuen, associate professor of sociology at 51�ԹϺ��, was featured in a documentary series titled Asian Americans, premiered on May 11...
New Center Opens Doors to Help Biola and Local Community with Statistical Research
The Quantitative Consulting Center has recently been launched to assist students and local businesses with their statistical research needs
Kiana Karn — February 10, 2020
Since Jason Wilson, chair of 51�ԹϺ��’s mathematics and computer science department, first came to Biola in 2008, he has seen a growing...
51�ԹϺ�� Congratulates Fall 2019 Graduates
Michael Maples, co-founder of Trumark Companies, gave the Fall 2019 commencement address
Jenna Loumagne — December 20, 2019
Today, more than 400 undergraduate and graduate students received their degrees from 51�ԹϺ��. Co-founder and managing partner of Trumark...
Michael Maples, Co-founder of Trumark Companies, Will Give Address at 51�ԹϺ�� Fall Commencement 2019
Kiana Karn — December 19, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Co-founder and managing partner of Trumark Companies, Michael Maples, will deliver the commencement address for Biola...
Professor Joe Henderson Releases Paradigm-Shifting New Book on Jeremiah
Torrey Honors professor hopes to lay a new foundation for Jeremiah studies
Jenna Loumagne — December 11, 2019
51�ԹϺ�� professor Joe Henderson has been studying the book of Jeremiah for more than two decades. Last month, he celebrated the...
Biola Announces Closure of Biola Youth Academics and Torrey Academy
Biola Staff — December 06, 2019
Editor's Note: Torrey Honors College (formerly known as Torrey Honors Institute) and Torrey Academy are two separate programs. Torrey Academy is a...
Two Biola Professors Receive Grants for New Research to Foster Humanitarian Growth
Professors Jamie Sanchez and Julianne Bryant will lead new research funded by grants from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Joya Jackson — November 27, 2019
Two new research projects related to humanitarian efforts are underway at 51�ԹϺ�� this semester. The research projects, led by Cook...
Professors Receive Outstanding Awards from the American Psychological Association
Liz Hall and Laura Dryjanska recognized by national psychology association divisions
Kiana Karn — November 26, 2019
The American Psychological Association (APA) recently recognized two professors for their contributions to the field of psychology. For her...