Biola News: Alumni

Crowell Alumna Serves High-Profile Clients as Estate Planner

Biola Staff — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:15:22 -0700

Most people can only guess at the kinds of conversations billionaires have when they think about what to do with their assets as the end of life approaches. These rarefied conversations, and the elaborate plans that result, are alumna Chelsea...

Herzog Foundation Recognizes Biola History Alumna as Christian Teacher of the Year

Sarah Dougher — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:28:00 -0700

In celebration of March being Women History Month, Biola is highlighting alumnae who are faithfully serving and leading in their communities. This monthlong series features women whose work reflects Biola mission in action. School of...

Alumnus Fulfilling the Great Commission in Japan

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:35:00 -0700

“I give up, Lord. Take it all. I'll go anywhere, do anything ... Well ... except for being a pastor or missionary .. I don't have the faith for something like that … ” Stephen Croft (B.A. ’14), Talbot School of Theology alumnus, prayed this prayer...

Political Science Alumnus Argues Case Before Florida Supreme Court

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 -0700

The Florida Supreme Court is considering how far the state can go in using its Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act, a law typically used to prosecute organized, ongoing crime. At the center of the case is a simple question:...

Emmy Award-Winning Alumna Candace Camarena (Guereque, B.A. ’16) Brings Innovation and Faith to CBS Los Angeles Studio

Sarah Dougher — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:23:07 -0700

Alumni Mehki Key (B.A. ’22) and RobertAnthony Cruz (B.A. ’21), Savannah Bananas Player, Take Sandlot Revival Worship Nights National

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:36:00 -0700

Spending his childhood in foster care in a neighborhood marked by high crime and substance use shaped the early years of Biola University alumnus Mehki Key (B.A. ’22). Because both of his parents struggled with addiction, a mentor played a pivotal...

Alumnae Reflect on Over 50 Years of Friendship Established at 91��Ƭ��

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:30:00 -0700

Alumna Dianna Smiley (B.A. ’03) is Transforming the Teen Pregnancy Narrative

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:23:00 -0800

Three Mid-America Emmy Awards Adorn Shelves of Alumnus Kevin Christensen (B.S. ’06)

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:38:15 -0800

A computer science major turned Emmy-award-winning filmmaker. That is alumnus Kevin Christensen (B.S. ’06) journey. While earning his degree in computer science at 91��Ƭ�� University, Christensen was drawn into the world of film. “While I was...

Biola Gospel Choir Celebrating its 40th Anniversary All Year

Sarah Dougher — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:23:04 -0800

When she was a student at 91��Ƭ�� University, psychology alumna Symone Starr-Parker (B.A. ’87) loved going to chapel. Middle-of-the-week worship was an idea she could get behind. But she also felt a pull toward gospel music, which she was more...