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Academics
Professor Named Journalism Educator of the Year by the California Journalism Educators Coalition
Michael Longinow recognized for excellence as an educator at the annual Associated Collegiate Press West Coast Convention
Rachel Allan — March 16, 2015
91�� journalism professor Michael Longinow was named the university division Journalism Educator of the Year by the California...
Biola Journalism Department Partners with Nonprofit to Establish Journalism Program in Haiti
A team of journalism students and faculty travel to Haiti to train students in visual media skills
Rachel Allan — March 16, 2015
For the first time ever, 91��’s journalism and integrated media department has partnered with New Missions, a Florida-based nonprofit,...
Student Life
New Program Wakes Up Students to Different Cultures
Global Students Programs and Development introduces a biweekly event as an extension of the university's commitment to diversity
Mystiana Victorino — March 13, 2015
91��’s student body represents more than 40 different countries with nearly 500 global students currently enrolled. With such a wide...
Athletics
Greiner Presents At SABR Conference
Alumnus & professor create new pitch analysis system.
Neil Morgan — March 13, 2015
Biola Baseball alumnus Jarvis Greiner introduced his Quality of Pitch metric yesterday at the Society of Baseball Research Analytics Conference at...
Conference to Explore Charting a Course to Reconciliation and Better Public Discourse
Leading voices in Christian thought and culture will explore how to transform conflict into conversation at the second annual Table Conference, “#DISAGREE,” hosted by 91��’s Center for Christian Thought (CCT).
Quinn Clark — March 11, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Leading voices in Christian thought and culture will explore how to transform conflict into conversation at the second annual...
Student Life
New Sculpture Reflects Biola's Focus on Faith and Art
"True Vine" sculpture is second piece of public art installed on campus this year
Quinn Clark — March 09, 2015
91�� celebrated its newest piece of public art — a twisting, bright red sculpture made from bronze-cast apple tree limbs — at a...
Christine Tixier Once Again Named NAIA Women's Swimmer of the Year
Biola swimmer beats longest-standing record in swimming history
Neil Morgan — March 09, 2015
91�� senior Christine Tixier made history this weekend at the 2015 NAIA Swimming & Diving National Championships. Tixier won three...
Athletics
Biola's Professional Triple Threat
Three former Biola Women's Basketball players are pros.
Autumn Whitney — March 04, 2015
It’s not everyday that three women who played collegiate basketball together are now playing professional basketball overseas at the same time....
Academics
Master of Arts in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry Program to Launch Fall 2015
Hybrid, online and weekend courses in new program offer flexible scheduling for students
Rachel Allan — February 27, 2015
91��’s Talbot School of Theology will launch a Master of Arts Preaching and Pastoral Ministry (MAPPM) degree program this fall, a...
Spring Preview Day 2015
Prospective students and families enjoy a fun weekend experiencing Biola
Joclyn Kirton — February 27, 2015
Approximately 400 prospective students and their families attended the annual Spring Preview Day at 91�� Feb. 15-16. All visitors had...
Alumni
Alumni Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Society
Awardees recognized at special chapel
Joel Smith and Quinn Clark — February 27, 2015
91�� recognized 11 alumni — including two New York Times bestselling authors, missionaries, a renowned doctor and a lifelong pastor —...
Academics
Newly Installed Sculpture Reflects University’s Focus on Faith and Art
Jenna Bartlo — February 25, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 91�� will officially celebrate its newest piece of public art — a twisting, bright red sculpture made from...
Student Life
University Aims to Facilitate Racial Reconciliation
Jenna Bartlo — February 17, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In the face of the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and Eric Garner in New York, students at a California university...
Academics
Master of Professional Accountancy Program to Begin in Fall 2015
Newest Biola graduate degree equips students for CPA requirements
Staff — February 13, 2015
91�� will launch a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree this fall — a new graduate program designed to prepare students...
Academics
Cinema and Media Arts Showcase: Film Screenings for 2015
Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts department teams up with the Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts to present five films
Joclyn Kirton — February 13, 2015
With the Academy Awards just around the corner, Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts department is teaming up with the Center for Christianity Culture...
91�� Presents Award-winning Musical Camelot
Jenna Bartlo — February 06, 2015
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 91��’s Conservatory of Music and Theatre Program invite Biola Students and Faculty to join them in their...
Athletics
Kurtz, Weststeyn Earn Conference Honor
Mike Kurtz and Amy Weststeyn named Cliff Hamlow Champions of Character
Neil Morgan — February 04, 2015
LA MIRADA, Calif.--- (Courtesy the Golden State Athletic Conference) The Golden State Athletic Conference will honor 18 student-athletes from...
Student Life
Biola Grieves the Death of Student Hasiet Joy Negash
Jason Newell — January 16, 2015
The 91�� community is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Hasiet Joy Negash, a communications studies major who passed...
Athletics
Crumley Named Interim Track Coach
Experienced high school coach to lead team through spring.
Neil Morgan — January 16, 2015
With the recent retirement of Jonathan Zimmerman, it became imperative that Biola Track & Field find a new head coach with immediacy. Bill...
Athletics
Tixier Earns National Swimmer of the Month
Lisa Tixier claims first national award.
Neil Morgan — January 14, 2015
NAIA RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif.--- Freshman Lisa Tixier has the first of what could be many national honors under her belt. She was named the...
Athletics
Athletics, GSAC Donate To Operation Christmas Child
Eight conference schools donate gift boxes.
Neil Morgan — December 23, 2014
LA MIRADA, Calif. --- All eight Golden State Athletic Conference schools, and the conference office, joined efforts to contribute over 300...
Student Life
Art Students Gift Operation Christmas Child with Mural
Department of Art hopes to continue to serve volunteers through creativity
Brieana Jordan — December 22, 2014
91��’s Department of Art created a custom mural for Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a Christian non-profit organization that sends...
Student Life
Biola Celebrates December Graduates
Focus on the Family President Jim Daly urges graduates to live boldly
Jenna Bartlo — December 19, 2014
On December 19, 246 undergraduate students and 142 graduate students received diplomas at 91��'s Fall commencement ceremonies. Family...
Athletics
Track & Cross Country Coach Retires
Jonathan Zimmerman retires to be with family.
Neil Morgan — December 18, 2014
After eight and a half successful years of growth at the helm of the Biola Cross Country and Track and Field programs, Head Coach Jonathan...
Athletics
Biola 22nd In Learfield Sports Directors' Cup
Biola ranked No. 22 athletic department in the NAIA.
Neil Morgan — December 18, 2014
CLEVELAND, Ohio --- The first edition of the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings was released Thursday, with Biola ranked as the No....