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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
Biola University 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. — Biola University 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 Biola University
Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...
Talbot School of Theology
Biola University Launches Talbot en Español
Talbot School of Theology launches accessible, fully online certificate in Bible and theology to serve Spanish-speaking community
Noelle Courselle — February 07, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Starting Fall 2023, Talbot School of Theology at Biola University will debut a fully online certificate in Biblical and...
Talbot School of Theology
La Universidad Biola lanza Talbot en Español
La Escuela de Teología Talbot lanza un certificado en Biblia y teología accesible y totalmente en línea para servir a la comunidad hispanohablante
Noelle Courselle — February 07, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A partir del otoño de 2023, la Escuela de Teología Talbot de la Universidad Biola ofrecerá un Certificado en Estudios Bíblicos...
University News
Biola to Discontinue Two Academic Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will discontinue one undergraduate program and one graduate program — B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and...
University News
Biola University will Phase Out Eight Online Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will discontinue eight of the 11 undergraduate online programs — B.S. in Organizational Leadership, Public...
University News
Biola University To Host its Last Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Emily Marsh — December 13, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The Biola University final Fall Commencement is being held on Friday, Dec. 16, featuring film producer and visionary Karen...
University News
Biola University Upholds 39 Year Tradition with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Emily Marsh — November 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The beloved 39-year-old Biola University tradition of the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is upon the community once again....
Rosemead School of Psychology
Research Explores Healing Power in Gratitude to God
Sarah Dougher — November 07, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Why is gratitude, and gratitude to God specifically, vital for flourishing and resilience in a changing and challenging world?...
Talbot School of Theology
Five Years of Think Biblically: Popular Podcast to Celebrate with Live Recording
Christie Macris — October 19, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In five years, Talbot School of Theology’s Think Biblically podcast has grown to one of the top podcasts in the area of faith...
Biola’s Holy Spirit Center Announces Faculty Fellowship Recipients
Sarah Dougher — October 07, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Five professors have been selected for Biola University’s Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit...
Matt Redman is Songwriter in Residence at Biola University
Known for the Christian song "10,000 Reasons," Redman will help equip the next generation of worship leaders
Jenna Loumagne — August 29, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Christian singer and songwriter, Matt Redman, will serve as Songwriter in Residence at Biola University commencing the...
Talbot School of Theology
Young Latino Protestants On the Rise; Conference to Support Hispanic Church Leaders
Sarah Dougher — August 24, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Young Latino protestants are rising as the fastest-growing segment of evangelicals in America. Biola University’s 43rd Biola...
University News
Biola University Appoints Next Provost and Senior Vice President
Biola Staff — May 23, 2022
LA MIRADA, Calif. — Biola University President Barry H. Corey announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. Hall to the position of Provost and...
Biola University to Celebrate Graduates at In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Jocelyn Huffman — May 05, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies will be held in a traditional in-person format after two years of strict...
Academics
Biola University Moves Commencement Ceremonies to Once Per Year
University Communications — April 13, 2022
Biola’s leadership, after much discussion and in consultation with the Council of Academic Deans, Student Senate and service providers across...
University News
Biola University Awards First-Ever Full Tuition Scholarship
Dalet Valles — April 12, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University awarded its first-ever full-tuition scholarship to incoming student Caroline Flores-Ramirez from Laguna Hills,...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Biola University Opens Stage for Students to Feature Works in Theater and Music
Dalet Valles — March 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s year-long Celebration of Arts and Media, a series of events, symposiums and performances meant to honor the...
School of Science, Technology and Health
New Discovery by Biola Researchers Shows Ability of Nanomolecules to Kill Viruses
Dalet Valles — March 15, 2022
A cutting-edge discovery made by Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health students and faculty shows that molecular nanomachines...
University News
Evangelist Luis Palau to be Honored with Biola University’s 8th Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
The award will be announced at Biola’s 92nd Missions Conference
Jocelyn Huffman — March 10, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Evangelist Luis Palau is Biola University’s 2022 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award recipient. Palau’s son, Kevin...
University News
The Power of Word: Biola’s Lenten Journey through the Psalms
Dalet Valles — March 02, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts is hosting its 2022 Lent Project, a free online daily...
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer and John-Paul Foster to Speak at Biola University Commencement Ceremonies
Jocelyn Huffman — December 16, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Tomorrow, 404 graduates will be handed diplomas at Biola’s first traditional in-person commencement ceremonies since the start...
Biola University Announces SCORR Conference to Become National, Independent Conference
Sarah Dougher — December 01, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University announced on Dec. 1, 2021 that the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) Conference will...
Biola to Award Full Tuition to First Prize Winner of Early Application for Fall 2022
Sarah Dougher — November 19, 2021
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is introducing an incentivized campaign that offers one first-prize winner a full four-year tuition...