Biola News: Student Life

La Mirada Lands in Top Two Southern California College Towns

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:02:00 -0700

For the second year in a row, La Mirada, the city home to Biola University, was ranked among the top 10 college towns in California by RentCafe. Of the 13 ranked California towns, only four were in Southern California, placing Biola among the top...

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...

Elisabeth Elliot Legacy Lives On at 91��Ƭ�� University

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:34:33 -0700

For Valerie Martin, Elisabeth Elliot is more than just writing on a page. Martin, a sophomore student pursuing her degree in art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication at 91��Ƭ�� University, grew up hearing stories about Elisabeth Elliot, an...

WalletHub Ranks Biola University #184 out of 791 Higher Education Institutions Nationwide

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:58:16 -0700

WalletHub 2026 College and University Rankings recognized Biola University for its campus safety efforts and overall campus experience this year. Out of 791 higher education institutions across the country, Biola ranked #184. The annual report...

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Biola University Among Top National Universities in America

Sarah Dougher — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:29:00 -0700

Recognized for its outstanding first-year experience and extraordinary academic quality, Biola University has been credited as one of the nation top universities, according to U.S. News & World Report . Biola lands among the best...

Niche.com Ranks Biola University as Number One Christian College in California

Sarah Dougher — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:04:00 -0700

Biola University has been recognized as the number one Christian college in California by Niche.com , a reputable online resource that helps connect students and families with high schools and colleges. Of the 314 Christian colleges in the United...

More than $3.9 Million Given to the Biola Fund

Amy Weaver — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:14:00 -0700

The Biola University community legacy of generosity continues to make a powerful impact. This past fiscal year, more than $3.9 million was given to the Biola Fund, representing 4,923 gifts from 1,531 donors — one of the strongest years in the...

La Mirada Named Best College Town in Southern California

Sarah Dougher — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:26:00 -0700

Excellence is not just in the Biola University classroom — it is also in the community. La Mirada, the city where Biola is located, was recently ranked as the number one college town in Southern California by RentCafe. Located in the heart of La...

Biola Recognized for the Best Student Experience

Katelyn Ho — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:18:32 -0800

Recognized for its top student experience, Biola University has been ranked as one of America best universities, according to the Wall Street Journal. Biola is in the top 15% of “Best U.S. Colleges for Student Experiences” in the publication...

Biola Keeps Moving FirstGen Forward

Sarah Dougher — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:49:00 -0800

Biola University has once again been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network, a national organization focused on engaging and empowering higher education institutions to transform the first-generation student experience, advance academic and...