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Student Life
Unidos Club Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Biola’s Latino club encourages students to appreciate their diverse cultural backgrounds
Angelene Wong — October 14, 2015
As the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Biola’s Latino club, Unidos, focuses on the unique cultural identities of the Latin culture....
Student Life
Torrey Memorial Bible Conference Turns 80
Torrey Conference focuses on the spiritual implications of habitual worship with keynote speaker James K.A. Smith
Aaron Barrett — October 14, 2015
Today marks the 80th anniversary of 51�ԹϺ��’s annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. Named in honor of Biola’s first dean, R.A. Torrey,...
Clint Arnold’s New Book Offers Concise Answers to Big Questions 51�ԹϺ�� Christianity
Talbot School of Theology dean, Clint Arnold, and his son Jeff Arnold co-wrote the new book: “Short Answers to Big Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity”
Olivia Bersin — October 13, 2015
Clint Arnold, dean of Talbot School of Theology, and his son, alumnus Jeff Arnold (’08), both have a heart for sharing Christ. A few years ago,...
Sean McDowell Inspires Guests at Event for The Campaign for 51�ԹϺ��
Nearly $20,000 gifted at Riverside, Calif. stop on Biola’s national tour
Cambria Hayashino — October 12, 2015
51�ԹϺ��’s Campaign National Tour hosted its second event at the Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 9. Approximately 70...
Academics
The Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif. will Host 51�ԹϺ��’s Second National Campaign Tour Event
Jenna Loumagne — October 08, 2015
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will host its second event of a national campaign tour for The Campaign for 51�ԹϺ�� this Friday,...
51�ԹϺ��’s ‘Forgotten Founder’ Remembered in Dedication Ceremony
51�ԹϺ�� dedicates Blackstone Hall in honor of William E. Blackstone
Shayna Brodsky — October 06, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� dedicated the newest residence hall, named after Biola’s first administrative dean, William E. Blackstone, on Oct. 6, 2015 in the...
“Forgotten Founder,” William E. Blackstone, is Remembered by 51�ԹϺ��
Shayna Brodsky — October 05, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will dedicate the newest residence hall—William E. Blackstone Hall — on Tuesday Oct. 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The first-ever Biola Startup Competition, hosted by 51�ԹϺ��’s Crowell School of Business, launched this fall, giving...
Student Life
51�ԹϺ�� Hosts First-Ever University-Wide Lockdown Drill
Campus Safety actively pursues emergency preparedness
Jenna Loumagne — September 30, 2015
51�ԹϺ��’s Campus Safety in conjunction with Biola’s Emergency Response Team and the La Mirada Sheriff’s station (LASD) conducted a...
Academics
Biola Kicks off Campaign National Tour in Newport Beach
A fifteen city tour begins for Biola's comprehensive campaign, A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage: The Campaign for Biola
Cambria Aviles — September 29, 2015
Approximately 100 51�ԹϺ�� alumni, parents and staff gathered at the Newport Beach Civic Center in Newport Beach, Calif. to kick off the...
Student Life
51�ԹϺ�� Hosts First-Ever University-Wide Lockdown Drill
Jenna Loumagne — September 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ��’s Campus Safety in conjunction with Biola’s Emergency Response Team and the La Mirada Sheriff’s station will...
Athletics
Kellian Hunt Named National Runner of the Week
The senior standout is recognized nationally.
Neil Morgan — September 23, 2015
After placing fourth overall at last weekend’s The Master’s College Mustang Invitational Kellian Hunt has been awarded Biola’s first NAIA Women’s...
Academics
A Bright Future for Music Education
How Biola is shaping the next generation of music teachers
Staff — September 22, 2015
A common concern of prospective students is that music programs are being cut from schools and there is no future for music teachers. But this...
National Tour Kicks Off in Newport Beach, Calif. for 51�ԹϺ��’s $180 Million Campaign
Jenna Loumagne — September 22, 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will host its first event of a national campaign tour for The Campaign for 51�ԹϺ�� this...
Alumni
From Spanish teacher to deputy: Biola alumna uses education to help others
Biola graduate Laurel Yoshimoto utilizes her education degree and experience to help her become a better peace officer
Angelene Wong — September 16, 2015
Laurel Yoshimoto (’04, M.A. ’06) never dreamed of going into law enforcement when she graduated from 51�ԹϺ��. She started her career as a...
Academics
New Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement Announced
Pamela Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role at Biola
Jenna Loumagne — September 15, 2015
Pamela Christian has been appointed 51�ԹϺ��’s Vice Provost for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement. She will oversee Multi-ethnic...
Academics
Crowell School of Business Launches Startup Competition
Students and alumni invited to enter Biola’s first annual competition for capital to launch a new business
Olivia Bersin — September 14, 2015
The first annual Biola Startup Competition, hosted by 51�ԹϺ��’s Crowell School of Business, will launch this month giving students and...
Athletics
Three Athletes to be Inducted into Biola’s Athletics Hall of Fame
Neil Morgan — September 11, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will host the fourth annual Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12. The 2015...
Athletics
Biola Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
Claims character award for eighth year in a row.
Neil Morgan — September 10, 2015
NAIA RELEASE Biola is named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the eighth...
51�ԹϺ�� Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 02, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance Biola’s Talbot School of Theology ’s global impact. The...
Athletics
Amy Jungkeit Hired As Assistant AD for Compliance
Biola Athletics brings on board an alum of The Master's College.
Neil Morgan — September 02, 2015
Amy Jungkeit officially began duties as Biola's Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance on Aug. 24, 2015. She joins Biola's staff following...
Academics
51�ԹϺ�� Receives $500,000 Grant from Kay Family Foundation
Grant will fund initiatives to bolster university’s global impact
Jenna Loumagne — September 01, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� has received a $500,000 grant from the Kay Family Foundation to enhance Biola’s Talbot School of Theology ’s...
Academics
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2015
From gourmet food trucks to 18th century British literature, Biola’s new faculty bring a diverse set of experience to the classroom
Jenna Loumagne — August 28, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� welcomes 30 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Greg Peters
The Story of Monasticism: A Q&A with Greg Peters on his new book
Quinn Clark and Jenna Loumagne — August 27, 2015
Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a retreat from the world or a shirking of the call to the Great Commision. But...
Academics
Biola Named a “Best In The West” College by The Princeton Review
Annual rankings honor Biola for its academic excellence
Jenna Loumagne — August 18, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� is one of the best colleges in the West according to newly released college rankings from The Princeton Review . Biola is one of...