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Biola Grieves the Death of Student Alondra Barragan
University Communications — December 22, 2020
The Biola University community is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Alondra Barragan, a communication sciences and disorders major...
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Professor Shares Why Christmas Music is Therapeutic
Music Therapy professor Ronald Borczon explains how to find peace amidst the chaos of the Christmas season through music
Sarah Dougher — December 18, 2020
This year, the pandemic flipped the world upside down. Between the new normal of quarantine and most individuals shifting to work from home, many...
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Student Run Public Relations Agency Celebrates Reaffiliation with PRSSA National
Biola University’s 6th Street PR is one of three nationally affiliated firms on the West Coast
Joy Blea — December 18, 2020
Biola University’s award-winning student-run PR agency, 6th Street Public Relations, received reaffiliation from Public Relations Student Society...
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Historic COVID-safe Drive-Thru Commencement Ceremonies
Graduates and their families experienced a dynamic interactive drive-thru ceremony honoring 2020 graduates
Sarah Dougher — December 17, 2020
Biola University hosted its first-ever drive-thru commencement ceremony for both spring and fall 2020 graduates. Nearly 400 graduates and their...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Time-Bending Thriller “Last Three Days” Released by Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Brian Ulrich
Ulrich produced the film with his wife, alumna Julianna Ulrich
Nate Bell — December 17, 2020
Biola University Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Brian Ulrich (’12) wrote, produced, and directed his first feature, Last Three...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumna Megan Scott Explores Virtual Reality with Oculus Fellowship
Recent Cinema & Media Arts graduate uses her knowledge gained in the classroom to develop her VR career
Nate Bell — December 17, 2020
Biola University alumna Megan Scott (’20) graduated last spring and hit the ground running with a prestigious internship and a fellowship, each...
Alumni, Rosemead School of Psychology
Army Psychologist and Alumna Portrayed in Recent Film “The Outpost”
Rosemead School of Psychology alumna Capt. Katie Kopp (M.A. '05, Ph.D. '08) served as an Army psychologist for soldiers in a battle depicted in a recent movie
Sarah Dougher — December 16, 2020
Alumna Capt. Katie Kopp (M.A. '05, Ph.D. '08) knows the toll war takes on soldiers’ mental health. She witnessed it firsthand as an Army...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Releases Documentary Series “Honor Guard” on Amazon
Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (‘12) spent three years filming the Army’s oldest active regiment
Nate Bell — December 15, 2020
Biola University Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Ethan Morse (’12) recently completed a four-part documentary series, Honor Guard,...
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Biola University Launches New Office of Innovation
The new donor-funded office exists to foster a culture of innovation across campus
Joy Blea — December 15, 2020
Biola University launched a new office this year dedicated to leveraging the intellectual and spiritual capital of Biola. Established within the...
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Biola University to Launch New Master of Public Health Program
Students will have two concentrations to select from and the option of a three plus two-year program
Sarah Dougher — December 14, 2020
The need for public health workers has been evident this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In fall 2021, Biola University’s School of Science,...
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Biola University Professor Corroborates Sign-Stealing Evidence Against MLB teams in Statistics Report
Dr. Jason Wilson’s statistics report shows evidence against the ‘17-’18 sign-stealing scandal against Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox
Vanessa Morales — December 13, 2020
Dr. Jason Wilson, Biola University professor of statistics, helped develop a formula called Quality of Pitch (QOP) that can detect the quality of...
Biola University To Host Drive-Thru Commencement for Spring and Fall 2020 Graduates
Sarah Dougher — December 11, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is hosting a dynamic drive-thru commencement ceremony for its Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 graduates. The...
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Professor Awarded Planning Grant for Mission Work Project
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professor Leanne Dzubinski will research how Christian ideas about family life were communicated as the gospel was spread
Vanessa Morales — December 07, 2020
Biola University Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor and associate dean Dr. Leanne Dzubinski was awarded a one-year $5,000 planning...
Alumni, School of Fine Arts and Communication, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Biolans Win Award for Work on TV Series, Brilla
Alumnae Claire Burdick and Hannah Serrano share how their Biola education led them to success
Joy Blea — November 10, 2020
A 2020 Telly Award recognizes Biola University alumnae Claire Burdick (’14) and Hannah Serrano (’15) for their work on the JUCE TV series Brilla....
School of Science, Technology and Health
Alumna Andrea Rosales (’19) Works to Celebrate the Stories of People Receiving Speech Therapy
The Biola University graduate student is using the growth she experienced during her time at Biola to celebrate client’s unique stories
Sarah Dougher — October 26, 2020
Alumna Andrea Rosales (’19) is set to graduate with her master’s degree in Speech Pathology at Biola University in Spring 2021 and start her...
Student Life, University News
Mental Health Awareness Week Provides Resources and Tools for Biola Students
Students can remotely access resources and tools to help maintain mental health during the remote semester
Vanessa Morales — October 20, 2020
A survey conducted by Active Minds found that 91% of college students surveyed had an increase in stress and anxiety as of April of this year. To...
Faculty Highlights, School of Fine Arts and Communication
Music Professor Robert Feller Named Finalist for Arlin G. Meyer Prize
Conservatory of Music professor Robert Feller recognized for exemplary work
Vanessa Morales — October 20, 2020
Biola University Conservatory of Music Head of Winds and Percussion Robert Feller was selected as one of six finalists for the 2020 Arlin G. Meyer...
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Biola University Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Named to The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools
The list highlights the school’s new dean, Tom Halleen, and internship opportunities
Sarah Dougher — October 19, 2020
Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts was named to The Wrap’s Top 50 Film Schools list. Biola is excited to be included on the...
Biola’s Biblical Approach to Racial Justice
Amid racial pain and polarization, Scripture calls us to godly discernment and gospel faithfulness
Barry H. Corey — October 15, 2020
On March 11, just a week before we began emptying the campus in response to COVID-19, about 100 of us sat in a circle at Biola’s Calvary Chapel...
Rosemead School of Psychology
Alumna Vanessa Madrigal (’20) Works to Change Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness in the Hispanic Community
The psychology graduate is using her own Hispanic background to help pave the way for those in her community who are struggling
Sarah Dougher — October 15, 2020
As Biola University alumna Vanessa Madrigal (’20) sat in an interview for a behavioral therapist position with Autism Spectrum Therapies, she was...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Stephen Yao Edits Disney Documentary “Howard”
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts graduate finishes a three-year journey with the premiere of “Howard”
Nate Bell — October 13, 2020
Biola University'sSnyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumnus Stephen Yao (’05) earned his first editing credit on the feature film “Howard” —...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Alumnus Ryan Frost Reaches Audiences Through Feature Film “The Dark Divide”
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts graduate launched his company Public House Films to find a new way forward in film financing
Nate Bell — October 09, 2020
Biola University'sSnyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Ryan Frost (’07) produced the independent comedy-drama “The Dark Divide,” now...
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Biola Launches 5-Year Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse
In a divisive era, professors and authors Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer aim to help Christians deepen convictions without dividing communities
Joy Blea — October 07, 2020
A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The Civility Project, with...
Alumni, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
Cinema and Media Arts Alumna Wins Filmmaking Competition
Anna Matz (’19) awarded $50,000 to produce her film and will be mentored by industry professionals
Nate Bell — October 07, 2020
Biola University Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts alumna Anna Matz (’19) was selected as a winner of the “Six Feet Apart Experiment”...
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Biola Launches Winsome Conviction Project to Initiate Civil Discourse During a Divisive Era
Joy Blea — October 06, 2020
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A majority of Americans (98% of those surveyed) believe that incivility is a serious issue, according to a survey by The...