Press Releases

Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Biola University Breaks Ground on Film Studio Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts — the nation top Christian film school — broke ground on a...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
Biola University Film Studio, Made Possible by In-N-Out Founding Family, Set to Break Ground
Sarah Dougher — August 27, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University will break ground on a state-of-the-art 45,463 square-foot studio facility on Friday, Sept. 6. Made possible...
Student Life, University News
Not Your Average Drive-Thru: Biola University Concierge Move-In Experience
Sarah Dougher — August 23, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The move-in experience for incoming freshmen at 91��Ƭ�� University on Friday, August 30, 2024 will bring families from the car...
End the Stalemate: Sean McDowell and Tim Muehlhoff Urge Dialogue Despite Differences
Jenna Loumagne — May 13, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — With nearly two-thirds of people saying they stay quiet about their beliefs due to the fear of offending others, it clear a...
Academics, Student Achievements, University News
Biola University Class of 2024: Their First Graduation
Sarah Dougher — April 19, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — On May 3 and 4, over 1,000 graduates will receive their diploma from Biola University. For many undergraduate students, this...
Student Life
Self-Defense Workshop to Prepare Students Duing National Sexual Assault Awareness Month at 91��Ƭ�� University
Jalin Cerillo — April 18, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is hosting a series of events including a self-defense workshop in support of National Sexual Assault...
Crowell School of Business
10 Finalists Announced for 9th Annual Biola Startup Competition
Grace Morales — April 17, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 9th annual Biola Startup Competition has moved into its final round, with 10 teams competing for $20,000 in cash prizes on...
Student Life
Biola Shuttle Services Ending Fall 2024
The Biola Shuttle will cease operation at the end of this semester due to a decline in usage.
Brenda Velasco — April 16, 2024
The Biola Shuttle will cease operation at the end of this semester due to a decline in usage and the need to wisely steward financial resources....
University News
URM Rev. Andy Bales to Receive Biola University Award for Profound Impact on Skid Row
Grace Morales — March 04, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Former CEO of Union Rescue Mission, Reverend Andy Bales, is the 2024 recipient of Biola University Charles W. Colson Award...
Biola University Marks 116th Birthday with Serving Downtown LA
Jalin Cerillo — February 23, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — 116 years ago this week, Biola University was founded in downtown Los Angeles. On Wednesday, Biola students served the city...
Academics, Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, University News
Social Media Mogul Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater, Biola University
Sarah Dougher — February 12, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver Biola University Spring 2024...
Academics, Student Life, University News
Biola University to Host Spring 2024 Career Expo
Jalin Cerillo — February 05, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — More than 40 employers from across Southern California will be on Biola University campus this Wednesday for the university...
University News
Biola University to Host LA County Fire Department Personnel Training
Sarah Dougher — January 29, 2024
With the imminent demolition of some older buildings on Biola University campus, The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) is presented with...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Biola Students Turning Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Forty-nine Biola University students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around...
University News
The Vision of Isaiah to Lead Biola 2023 Advent Project
Reina Lee — November 28, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University 2023 Advent Project will begin on Saturday, December 2, launching the 11th anniversary of the Biola Advent...
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Usher in the Christmas Spirit with the Biola University Conservatory
Reina Lee — November 28, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Two Biola University Christmas productions will celebrate the season this December. Nearly 200 students from the Biola...
University News
Ring in the Holiday Season with Biola Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Jenna Mindel — November 27, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — For the 40th year, Biola University is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1, 2023. Guests will hear a...
Biola University Appoints New Associate Dean of Technology
Reina Lee — November 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University School of Science, Technology and Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Yohan Lee as the...
Research, School of Science, Technology and Health
Biola University Professors Develop Orphan Gene-Finding Search Engine: De Novo Gene Discoveries
Sarah Dougher — November 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A newly developed search engine — ORFanID — makes identifying orphan genes more accessible than ever to life scientists,...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies, University News
Biola to Close Undergraduate Intercultural Studies Program and Move Graduate Programs under Talbot School of Theology
Sarah Dougher — November 15, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In response to declining enrollment in its courses, Biola University has decided to close the B.A. in Intercultural Studies...
Biola University Celebrates National FirstGen Week
Reina Lee — November 07, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Reflective of a national increase in first-generation students pursuing higher education, “first-gen” students made up 22% of...
New Art Exhibit “LA Sees Itself” Explores Complexity of Overlapping Ecosystems
Abi Goosen — November 02, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — “LA Sees Itself,” a new major art exhibit produced in collaboration with Los Angeles-based curator, Carl Berg, is open now...
Rosemead School of Psychology
How Biola is Addressing America Mental Health Crisis in the Church
Jenna Loumagne — October 11, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — America is in the midst of an enduring mental health crisis, which has only been intensified by the lingering isolation, fears...
Talbot School of Theology
La Conferencia Hispana de Biola Inspirará y Educará a los Líderes de la Iglesia Local
Oscar Merlo — September 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA - Con un aumento global de los problemas de salud mental, los líderes de la iglesia se encuentran en un momento crucial de la...
Talbot School of Theology
Biola Hispanic Conference Set to Inspire and Educate Local Church Leaders
Jenna Mindel — September 21, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — With a global increase in mental health issues, church leaders are at a crucial point in history to lead and care for others,...