/blogs/biola-magazine/articles/category/2025-fall-winter Jason Newell The first humans were not placed in a finished paradise to lounge forever beneath the trees. From the beginning, God had a job for us. In Genesis, he designates humans as his representatives, tasking them to push the borders of Eden outward and... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:21:00 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/editor-s-note-created-to-create /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/editor-s-note-created-to-create Barry Corey A number of years ago I took a call from a Christian leader. I’ve long forgotten the topic, but I remember his opening question: “How can you stomach being the president of a faith-based university in California?” I knew what he meant. Implied in... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:57 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/president-s-perspective-the-b-and-the-la-of-b-i-o-l-a /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/president-s-perspective-the-b-and-the-la-of-b-i-o-l-a Jason Newell, Sarah Dougher Biola has been recognized as California best Christian college by Niche, a prominent university directory for students and families. Released in August, the Niche 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings recognize Biola among the top 10 Christian... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:54 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/biola-ranks-as-a-top-christian-university-in-california /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/biola-ranks-as-a-top-christian-university-in-california Biola Magazine Staff Biola has received two grants totaling $12.4 million to help establish significant new initiatives at its Talbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology. The larger of the two grants — $10 million from the Lilly Endowment Inc. — will... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:52 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/biola-receives-12-4m-to-expand-theology-training-and-mental-health-outreach /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/biola-receives-12-4m-to-expand-theology-training-and-mental-health-outreach Jason Newell Biola biblical convictions may be rock solid, but its mascot just got a whole lot squishier. This fall, the university introduced a limited-edition line of Eddie the Eagle-themed stuffed animals, affectionately known as “SquishEagles.” Inspired... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:49 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/soft-launch /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/soft-launch Jason Newell, Sarah Dougher Artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed, and Biola University students are not just keeping up — they’re helping lead the way. At this fall Gloo AI Hackathon in Boulder, Colorado, students from Biola AI Lab competed against 98... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:46 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/tech-students-hack-it-with-the-pros /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/tech-students-hack-it-with-the-pros Jason Newell, Sarah Dougher For decades, Christians around the world have looked up to Elisabeth Elliot. Now, a traveling museum exhibit is bringing the late missionary, author and radio host legacy to life for a whole new generation of Biola students — including her own... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:44 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/faith-on-display /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/faith-on-display Jason Newell The Bible talks more about money than almost any other topic — which may come as a surprise to some, based on the way many Christians spend, hoard, waste or worry about their finances. Dr. Shane Enete has seen the disconnect up close. As a finance... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:41 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/finances-made-fun /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/finances-made-fun Jason Newell First came a murmur, then laughter, then a roar of celebration. Inside a packed Chase Gymnasium, Biola President Barry H. Corey stood at a podium to welcome students to the annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference — when the wave of voices began to... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:38 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/a-transformational-gift-propels-the-university-s-tech-programs-to-greater-heights /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/a-transformational-gift-propels-the-university-s-tech-programs-to-greater-heights Marlo Kirkpatrick “There have been moments in my studio — my tabernacle — when I have felt the Lord presence. I have sensed him lend his creativity to mine…” – Jake Weidmann Jake Weidmann (B.A. ‘08) is a gifted painter, sculptor and woodcarver, and one of only... Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:20:35 -0800 /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/a-modern-day-michelangelo /blogs/biola-magazine/2026/a-modern-day-michelangelo