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Biola’s Chief of Campus Safety Named Campus Safety Director of the Year
Campus Safety magazine awards John Ojeisekhoba for outstanding leadership in campus safety
Quinn Clark — August 18, 2015
51�ԹϺ��’s Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, has been named Campus Safety Director of the Year — an honor annually awarded by...
Athletics
Men's Soccer Serves In Japan
The men's soccer team took a 12-day service trip to Japan.
Neil Morgan — August 12, 2015
Photos (courtesy Gil Mellis) LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola Men's Soccer had the opportunity to take 12 days from its busy preseason schedule to...
Biola Welcomes Athletes for Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Hundreds of athletes enjoy an afternoon of food and festivities on Biola's campus
Staff — August 05, 2015
On July 22, nearly 400 special olympics athletes were welcomed to the United States at a special event hosted by 51�ԹϺ��. The Biola...
Athletics
Natasha Jackson Back At Her Best
Despite an injury that occurred less than a year ago, Jackson is back to medaling.
Neil Morgan — July 20, 2015
CALGARY, Alberta --- It's been a trying year for Biola Hall of Famer Natasha Jackson. It was one that pushed her to the edge of what she can...
51�ԹϺ�� named a “2015 Great College to Work For”
University makes Honor Roll of Chronicle of Higher Education list
Jenna Loumagne — July 20, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� is one of the nation’s 86 best colleges to work for, according to a newly released survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education....
Athletics
Biola Leads NAIA In Scholar Teams
For the second year in a row Biola has most teams with academic honors.
Neil Morgan — July 15, 2015
For the fourth time in six years 51�ԹϺ�� leads the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in Scholar Teams. The Eagles...
Educators Summit Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Hosted at 51�ԹϺ��
Unique partnership of California education groups assemble to celebrate teachers across the state at Better Together: California Teachers Summit
Jenna Bartlo — July 13, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. (July 13, 2015) — On July 31, California teachers at 33 locations across the state will come together to share innovative...
Student Life
51�ԹϺ�� to Host Special Olympics Athletes
Nearly 400 athletes for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games will stay at Biola
Staff — July 08, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� will host hundreds of Special Olympics delegates from Russia and Macau for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games coming to Los...
Biola's Six-Member Pole Vault Team Leaps to Greatness
Teams place in first, second and third at April Golden State Athletic Conference
Mystiana Victorino — July 08, 2015
51�ԹϺ��’s six-member pole vault team took first and second place in the women’s vault and second and third place in the men’s vault at...
Athletics
Alan Nakamura Named Women's Basketball Coach
Long-time Point Loma assistant coach named new WBB head coach.
Neil Morgan — July 06, 2015
Alan Nakamura has been named the newest Biola Women's Basketball head coach, taking over for Dr. Bethany Miller as she transitions into the new...
Athletics
Biola Baseball Signs on Five-year-old as Youngest Player
Baseball team comes together to support local boy suffering from mitochondrial disease
Joclyn Kirton — June 25, 2015
History was made on April 18, 2015 when the 51�ԹϺ�� baseball team announced the signing of its youngest player, five-year-old Colton...
Athletics
Dr. Bethany Miller Named Associate Athletic Director
Head Women's Basketball coach becomes full-time athletic administrator.
Neil Morgan — June 18, 2015
Biola Head Women’s Basketball Coach Dr. Bethany Miller will transition roles within the athletic department this summer, necessitating her...
Athletics
Biola Finishes 24th in Directors' Cup
Biola earns a 7th-straight top-30 national finish.
Neil Morgan — June 12, 2015
Directors' Cup Release| Complete Rankings| GSAC All-Sports Award Release Four-hundred and twenty-nine total points is enough to get Biola its...
La Mirada to Open Doors as Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Staff — June 11, 2015
The city of La Mirada has been chosen as a Host Town for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games coming to Los Angeles in 2015. La Mirada was...
Athletics
Christine Tixier Named Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year
Tixier earns highest national academic honor.
Neil Morgan — June 08, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas --- Christine Tixier set another landmark during her highly-decorated career as a student-athlete at Biola when she was selected the...
Athletics
Sean Henning Named New Track & Field/Cross Country Coach
Biola names Sean Henning, former CBU Assistant, as new T&F/XC Head Coach.
Neil Morgan — June 08, 2015
A nationwide search for 51�ԹϺ��’s new Track & Field and Cross Country head coach came to a conclusion when Sean Henning accepted the...
Athletics
Fifteenth in Thailand's Tennis League Finishes First Year on 51�ԹϺ��'s Tennis Team
Freshman Philip Westwood reflects on what it means to be a Biola athlete
Kayla Mele — June 02, 2015
Philip Westwood, 51�ԹϺ�� freshman and men’s tennis team member, ranked 15 out of 1,000 athletes for tennis in Bangkok, Thailand....
Athletics
Reba DePriest Named NAIA All-American
GSAC Pitcher of the Year earns second national honor.
Neil Morgan — May 29, 2015
NAIA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- After another record-breaking season, Reba DePriest earned her second National Association of Intercollegiate...
Academics
Baroness Addresses Graduates at Spring 2015 Commencement
Nearly 1,000 undergraduates and graduates received their diplomas
Mystiana Victorino — May 25, 2015
F or the first time in 51�ԹϺ��’s history, a b aroness addressed graduates at the 2015 Spring Commencement ceremonies. Approximately 227...
Academics
Digital Ministry Conference to Empower Organizations to Have a Successful Digital Presence
Kayla Mele — May 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On June 2-4, 2015, 51�ԹϺ�� will host its annual Digital Ministry Conference, a gathering designed to provide...
Biola Alumna Displays Heart for Social Justice in the Foster Care System
Victoria Stasiak talks about her unexpected call to work with foster children in Las Vegas
Rachel Allan — May 20, 2015
While many graduates struggle to find careers they are passionate about, Biola alumna Victoria Stasiak (‘13) has found exactly that. The...
New Residence Hall Named After 'Forgotten Founder'
Board of Trustees names William E. Blackstone Hall in honor of Biola's first dean
Staff — May 15, 2015
51�ԹϺ��'s soon-to-be-completed new residence hall has officially been named William E. Blackstone Hall, a tribute to Biola’s first dean,...
Academics
51�ԹϺ�� Receives Historic $12 Million Gift for New Science Building
Long Beach resident Alton Lim makes largest donation in Biola’s history
Jason Newell — May 09, 2015
51�ԹϺ�� has received the largest donation in its 107-year history, a $12 million gift from Alton Lim of Long Beach, Calif., the...
Academics
51�ԹϺ�� Launches Historic $180 Million Comprehensive Campaign
A record $3.9 million raised at Conviction and Courage Gala in addition to $152 million already raised
Jenna Loumagne — May 09, 2015
Today, 51�ԹϺ�� publicly launched the most ambitious fundraising effort in its history, a $180 million comprehensive campaign titled, “A...
Athletics
Softball Heads To Nationals In Louisiana
Biola Softball selected No. 2 Seed in LSU Alexandria Bracket.
Neil Morgan — May 07, 2015
COMPLETE OPENING ROUND BRACKETS The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its NAIA Softball Tournament Opening Round seeds...