Press Releases

Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
Social Media Mogul Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater, ��պ��
Sarah Dougher — February 12, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver ��պ��’s Spring 2024...
Academics, Student Life, University News
��պ�� to Host Spring 2024 Career Expo
Jalin Cerillo — February 05, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — More than 40 employers from across Southern California will be on ��պ��’s campus this Wednesday for the university’s...
University News
��պ�� to Host LA County Fire Department Personnel Training
Sarah Dougher — January 29, 2024
With the imminent demolition of some older buildings on ��պ��’s campus, The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) is presented with...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Biola Students Turning Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Forty-nine ��պ�� students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around...
University News
The Vision of Isaiah to Lead Biola’s 2023 Advent Project
Reina Lee — November 28, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��պ��’s 2023 Advent Project will begin on Saturday, December 2, launching the 11th anniversary of the Biola Advent...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Usher in the Christmas Spirit with the ��պ�� Conservatory
Reina Lee — November 28, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Two ��պ�� Christmas productions will celebrate the season this December. Nearly 200 students from the Biola...
University News
Ring in the Holiday Season with Biola’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Jenna Mindel — November 27, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — For the 40th year, ��պ�� is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1, 2023. Guests will hear a...
��պ�� Appoints New Associate Dean of Technology
Reina Lee — November 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��պ��’s School of Science, Technology and Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Yohan Lee as the...
Research, School of Science, Technology and Health
��պ�� Professors Develop Orphan Gene-Finding Search Engine: De Novo Gene Discoveries
Sarah Dougher — November 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A newly developed search engine — ORFanID — makes identifying orphan genes more accessible than ever to life scientists,...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies, University News
Biola to Close Undergraduate Intercultural Studies Program and Move Graduate Programs under Talbot School of Theology
Sarah Dougher — November 15, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In response to declining enrollment in its courses, ��պ�� has decided to close the B.A. in Intercultural Studies...
��պ�� Celebrates National FirstGen Week
Reina Lee — November 07, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Reflective of a national increase in first-generation students pursuing higher education, “first-gen” students made up 22% of...
New Art Exhibit “LA Sees Itself” Explores Complexity of Overlapping Ecosystems
Abi Goosen — November 02, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — “LA Sees Itself,” a new major art exhibit produced in collaboration with Los Angeles-based curator, Carl Berg, is open now...
Rosemead School of Psychology
How Biola is Addressing America’s Mental Health Crisis in the Church
Jenna Loumagne — October 11, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — America is in the midst of an enduring mental health crisis, which has only been intensified by the lingering isolation, fears...
Talbot School of Theology
La Conferencia Hispana de Biola Inspirará y Educará a los Líderes de la Iglesia Local
Oscar Merlo — September 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA - Con un aumento global de los problemas de salud mental, los líderes de la iglesia se encuentran en un momento crucial de la...
Talbot School of Theology
Biola Hispanic Conference Set to Inspire and Educate Local Church Leaders
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — With a global increase in mental health issues, church leaders are at a crucial point in history to lead and care for others,...
Sean McDowell to Address Christian Identity in Gen Z at Reality Apologetics Conference
Abi Goosen — September 20, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — More than half of Gen Z Christians in the United States, “self-identify as Christian, but have not made a personal commitment...
University News
��պ�� to Welcome First-Year Students Concierge Style
Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — To ease move-in stress for new ��պ�� students, the college is implementing a new style of welcoming incoming...
Third-Party Data Breaches Related to MOVEit Software
Biola Staff — July 28, 2023
Update: September 7 Multiple third-party vendors notified ��պ�� that sensitive student information may have been compromised by the...
��պ�� to Name School of Cinema and Media Arts in Honor of In-N-Out Burger Founders
Brenda Velasco — May 26, 2023
“Our family values the distinctly Christian education ��պ�� offers and are honored to play a part in continuing to offer students opportunities to make really impactful film pieces that change people’s lives,” said Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, granddaughter of Esther L. Snyder and current owner and president of In-N-Out Burger.
University News
YouVersion Bible App Founder to Speak at ��պ�� Commencement
Ryan Wingert — May 03, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Bobby Gruenewald, pastor, founder and CEO of the successful YouVersion Bible App, will be the keynote speaker at Biola...
University News
Paralympic Gold Medalist Morgan Stickney Persevered to Graduate College
Charlotte McKinley — April 26, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — After seven years, countless surgeries and perseverance through suffering, Tokyo 2021 Paralympian Morgan Stickney will graduate...
Crowell School of Business, University News
��պ�� Appoints Former Amazon Vice President as Dean of Crowell School of Business
Biola Staff — April 13, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Author and former Amazon and General Motors executive Dr. Michael Arena will assume the role of Dean of ��պ��’s...
University News
Dr. Robert P. George to be Awarded the Ninth Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
George was chosen for his contributions in philosophy, law, bioethics and civil liberties
Ryan Wingert — March 29, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George, a legal scholar, has been selected to be the 2023 recipient of the Charles W. Colson Conviction...
Talbot School of Theology
��պ�� Appoints Ed Stetzer as Dean of Talbot School of Theology
Christian scholar and author will assume academic leadership role in July 2023
Brenda Velasco — February 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��պ�� is announcing that Dr. Ed Stetzer will assume the role of Dean of Talbot School of Theology beginning July 2,...
University News
Active Shooter Training Drill to Happen at ��պ��
Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ��պ�� is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...