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51�ԹϺ�� to Open New Veteran Center for Military Affiliated Students
Jenna Loumagne — September 15, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will officially open the new Biola Veteran Center for Military Affiliated Students on Sept. 16 from...
Academics
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2019
16 new faculty members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
Jenna Loumagne — September 13, 2019
51�ԹϺ�� welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics
U.S. News Recognizes Biola on Seven Special Recognition Lists
Biola ranked in top tier of America’s best national universities
Jenna Loumagne — September 09, 2019
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...
Academics
Graduate Student Recognized as Finalist for OC Parenting Magazine Teacher Awards
Haley Smith is known for her creative classroom engagement and unit decor
Robbie Goforth — August 30, 2019
Earlier this year, Haley Smith, a current Masters of Arts in Teaching, Induction/Clear Credential student, was recognized as a top finalist for OC...
Academics
Professor Greg Peters Appointed as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge
The Torrey Honors College professor will conduct research at the Von Hügel Institute, which mirrors Torrey Honors in its interdisciplinary focus
Jenna Loumagne — August 23, 2019
51�ԹϺ�� professor Greg Peters will have the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary research and discussions as a visiting...
Academics
New Online Public Relations and Reputation Management Programs to Launch
Students can complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree together in four years
Jenna Loumagne — August 16, 2019
51�ԹϺ��’s new online Public Relations and Reputation Management degree programs will launch in Fall 2020. The two new degree programs — a...
Alumni
Leader in P-12 Education, Alumnus Glen Thomas Passes Away
Biola remembers the impact Glen Thomas made for California education, educators and students
Jenna Loumagne — August 14, 2019
The legacy of alumnus Glen Thomas’ (’68) work in education extends beyond administrators who knew him personally to California students across the...
Athletics
51�ԹϺ�� Granted Full Membership in NCAA Division II Athletics
Full membership in NCAA Division II affords Biola teams the right to compete in NCAA postseason events and appear in national and regional rankings beginning in 2019-20
Neil Morgan — July 18, 2019
On July 12, 51�ԹϺ�� President Barry H. Corey received a phone call from leadership at the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
Academics
Biola’s Science Facility Receives Grand Prize for Building Design
College Planning & Management magazine honors Biola’s Alton & Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health
Jenna Loumagne — July 02, 2019
College Planning & Management magazine has selected 51�ԹϺ��’s science facility, the Alton & Lydia Lim Center for Science,...
Academics
Alumna Wins 2019 Emerging Leader Award from Orange County Public Relations Society of America
Samantha Sands receives organization’s highest student honor
Lori Mann — June 05, 2019
Alumna Samantha Sands (’19) won Orange County Public Relations Society of America’s (OCPRSA) Shining Star “Emerging Leaders” award for 2019, the...
Academics
Variety Recognizes Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts Program in Best Film Schools List
Biola included in Variety’s Entertainment Education Report for second year in a row
Jenna Loumagne — May 30, 2019
For the second year in a row, 51�ԹϺ��’s School of Cinema and Media Arts was listed as one of 50 best film schools around the world by...
Academics
Biola’s School of Education Exceeds Standards During Accreditation Visit
Reviewers noted that alumni are well prepared by Biola and excelling as teachers
Jenna Loumagne — May 29, 2019
The caliber of excellence in teacher training and faculty at Biola’s School of Education was affirmed this spring in high remarks in a final...
Academics
In-N-Out CEO, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, Encouraged Graduates at Biola’s Commencement Ceremonies to Live Radically
More than 900 students received their diploma with a special gift, this year
Jenna Loumagne — May 21, 2019
Owner and President of In-N-Out Burger, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, not only gave 51�ԹϺ��’s commencement address at the spring ceremonies on...
Academics
51�ԹϺ�� Professor Plays Guitar on Grammy Winning Film Soundtrack
Professor Jeff Askew plays on the Greatest Showman soundtrack, which won “Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media”
Bella Burchett — May 21, 2019
51�ԹϺ��’s professor of guitar and commercial music, Jeff Askew, plays guitar on the film soundtrack of “The Greatest Showman,” which...
Academics
Biology Professor Wendy Billock Propels Sciences to Advance and Champion Students
Learn more about how Biola's "professor with the blue hair" is making waves in STEM curriculum
Jenna Loumagne — May 16, 2019
Wendy Billock has taught biology at Biola for more than a decade. Her blue hair and title of “Sensei” — she holds third degree black belts in both...
Academics
Student Publications Recognized for Excellence with Distinguished Awards
The Chimes and Point Magazine won regional and national awards for reporting and design
Bella Burchett — May 15, 2019
Two 51�ԹϺ�� student media outlets were honored with regional and national awards this spring. Biola’s student newspaper, The Chimes, won...
Academics
Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health to Launch Three New Undergraduate Programs
Applied physics, public health, and health science programs open doors to more career paths like aerospace, biotechnology, and public health for students
Irene Pan — May 06, 2019
In Fall 2019, 51�ԹϺ��’s School of Science, Technology, and Health will launch three new programs — Bachelor of Science in Applied...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Announces 4th Annual Biola Startup Competition Winners
Teams Parabrands, Titanium, and Pedal on Purpose win competition
Bella Burchett — April 16, 2019
Student teams competed this Spring with hopes of launching their business idea in 51�ԹϺ��’s 4th annual Biola Startup Competition. The...
Alumni
Three Inspiring Women Honored with Biola’s Annual Ruby Awards
Colleen Fredenburg Brown, Kitty Purgason, and Sierra McCoy Receive Ruby Awards
Bella Burchett — April 10, 2019
51�ԹϺ�� honored three women at the 12th annual Ruby Awards on March 13 2019, during Women’s History Month. The Ruby Awards celebrate...
Academics
Biola Dean Paul Ferguson Named as APU’s Next President
Dean of Biola's School of Science, Technology and Health, Paul Ferguson, will begin his new role as APU's 17th President on June 1, 2019
Staff — April 10, 2019
Paul Ferguson, dean of 51�ԹϺ��’s School of Science, Technology and Health, will serve as Azusa Pacific University’s 17th president...
Academics
51�ԹϺ�� Recognized as One of the Top 25 Theatre Programs in the Country
Onstage Blog featured Biola in its top theatre programs list for 2018-2019
Bella Burchett — April 05, 2019
51�ԹϺ��’s Theatre Programwas recently ranked by Onstage Blog in the publication’s “Top 25 B.A. Theatre Programs for 2018-2019” list. “...
Academics
Biola Student Sierra McCoy Receives Ruby Award
Bella Burchett — March 27, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Sierra McCoy, a Brea resident, is this year’s recipient of 51�ԹϺ��’s Esther Ruby Award for Obedience and Servanthood....
Academics
Biola Professor Kitty Purgason Receives Ruby Award
Bella Burchett — March 27, 2019
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Kitty Purgason, a Monrovia resident, is this year’s recipient of 51�ԹϺ��’s Deborah Ruby Award for Leadership and...
Academics
Talbot Launches New Master’s Program with Focus on Classical Theology
Students will study the interpretation of Scripture through great books
Jenna Loumagne — March 25, 2019
A new graduate level great books program offers students the opportunity to study Holy Scripture and Christian doctrine primarily through classic...
Alumni
Rosemead School of Psychology Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Biola commemorated 50 years of training Christian psychologists with a celebration event and continuing education workshops
Irene Pan — March 05, 2019
51�ԹϺ��’s Rosemead School of Psychology celebrated its 50th anniversary in February. Rosemead faculty, staff, and students gathered...