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  • Ken Bascom Left a Mark on Biola, Physically and Spiritually

    University mourns loss of alumnus and longtime employee

    Jason Newell — 

    Ken Bascom, a beloved Biola administrator who played a crucial role in planning and developing the university’s building projects over the past...

  • Pastor Appreciation Lunch Attracts 450 Pastors

    Biola hosts two KKLA events in one day

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    CEO and cofounder of FamilyLife, Dennis Rainey, addressed more than 450 pastors at the 14th annual KKLA pastors luncheon hosted by Biola...

  • Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF., — Steve Taylor’s latest film, “Blue Like Jazz” — a decidedly non-Christian, faith-based film about a Texas Baptist’s romp...

  • Alumna Creates Art Piece for Los Angeles Riots Anniversary

    Museum of Tolerance to host the multi-dimensional art installation

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Wrapping plaster vessels in bubble wrap, artist and alumna Maggie Hazen (’10) prepared to transport her art installation piece commemorating the...

  • Alumna appears on Joy Fit Club for extraordinary weight loss

    Liana Sims tells the story of her journey to a healthier, happier life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Sharing her inspiring weight-loss story with viewers across the country, alumna Liana Sims was featured on the Joy Fit Club nutrition segment of...

  • Sacred Spaces of Orange County Bus Tour

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st!

    Don Bernstein — 

    What a special day alumni and friends spent touring four unique sacred worship spaces in Orange County on Saturday, March 31st! Thanks to the...

  • Biola University alumna and professor takes the stage at the Academy Awards

    Carol Aspling conducts the Southern California Children’s Chorus at the Oscars

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    Biola alumna and current professor Carol Aspling had the opportunity to lead the Southern California Children’s Chorus (SCCC) at the 84th Academy...

  • Biola honors exceptional alumni

    Seven alumni receive awards for their accomplishments

    Tenielle Schroeder — 

    Biola University enjoys recognizing their alumni for outstanding achievement by annually giving three awards: the Young Alumni Award, the Cultural...

  • Biola celebrates 104th birthday with tailgate party

    University enjoys basketball triumphs, grilled food and musical entertainment

    Ashleigh Fox — 

    Biola University celebrated its 104th birthday with a tailgate party on Saturday, Feb. 25 held in front of Chase Gymnasium. Students, staff and...

  • Students Help with Oscar Winning “The Artist”

    Black-and-white film adds color to alumna’s life

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A few months ago, alumna Laura Aldridge (’09) shopped her resume around, only to have people ask what “The Artist,” her most recent film, was and...

  • Biola Honors 1981-82 Men’s Basketball Team on 30th Anniversary of Dream Season

    Halftime of men’s basketball game vs. Point Loma Nazarene University reserved to honor Biola’s 1981-82 “Dream Team”

    Jeff Hoffman, Sports Information Director — 

    The Biola University athletic department took time during halftime of Saturday's men's basketball game against Point Loma Nazarene University to...

  • Alumnus Wins $1 Million in Doritos Super Bowl Contest

    Alumnus' commercial ranks first in USA Today & Facebook Super Bowl Ad Meter

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Alumnus Kevin Willson (’01) headed to the Super Bowl for the third year in a row as a finalist in Doritos’ national commercial contest, “Crash the...

  • Alumnus Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon

    Former cross country athlete Brian Ball runs record time, qualifies for Olympic Trials, and proposes to girlfriend

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Brian Ball, former five-time NAIA All-American for the Eagles , is still running faster than ever. After graduating from Biola in 2008 with his...

  • Students Gather for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

    Biola President Carves Turkey for Students

    Alethia Selby — 

    Students anxiously waited in line to enjoy this year’s Thanksgiving feast at Biola’s Caf on Thursday, Nov. 17. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner...

  • Stories of Valor: Alumni Serve as Chaplains

    In honor of Veterans Day, four alumni share about ministering in the military

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    The job of a military chaplain involves offering hope, counsel and pastoral care to soldiers facing difficult situations at home and abroad. Over...

  • Shannon Baker — 

    Parents, siblings, alumni and friends traveled from all over the country to gather for the inaugural Biola Weekend October 14-15, 2011. The...

  • Alumna Featured in September Issue of Vogue Magazine

    Beth Jones Models Vibrant Faith in Fashion Industry

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Less than a decade after sitting on Metzger Lawn waiting for her name to be called, fashion blogger and stylist Beth Jones (’06) — “Beth Turner”...

  • Batting for Quality, Alumnus Serves Big Leaguers at Local Bat Manufacturer

    Former pro-baseball player returns to the field in a new way

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A former player in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, alumnus and once shortstop at Biola, Sam Orr knows how to relate to Major League...

  • Joseph Gorra — 

    Joseph Gorra Interviews Mike Austi n Joseph Gorra is the Manager of Academic Programs and Research for Biola University’s ĚŇ»¨ĘÓƵ program in...

  • Ethics for Everyone

    How a Christian Philosopher Communicates Beyond the Academy

    Joseph Gorra — 

    Professional Christian philosophers like Mike Austin continue to make waves not only in the academic arena but in non-academic environments, as...

  • Media Conference Explores Digital Future of Entertainment Industry

    Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the Biola Media Conference sought to define success and the future of the industry within and beyond a digital perimeter.

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Disruption has become the new normal with digital devices and constant multi-tasking. Reflecting on the new entertainment economy, the Biola Media...

  • Student Media Recognized Nationwide

    The Journalism and Integrated Media department at Biola University produces media that is recognized nationwide, and is sending out ĚŇ»¨ĘÓƵs who receive jobs from leading news organizations.

    Adrienne Nunley — 

    As newsrooms are reworking their methods in the evolving field of journalism, many journalism school ĚŇ»¨ĘÓƵs are struggling to find employment....

  • AMC and Columbia Pictures VPs to Speak at Biola Media Conference on April 30, 2011

    Ten More Leading Industry Professionals join Wired Magazine co-founder, Kevin Kelly, on BMC 2011 Speaker Roster

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    STUDIO CITY, CALIF. — Tom Halleen, Senior Vice President of Programming and Scheduling for the AMC network, and DeVon Franklin, Vice President of...

  • Education Symposium Spotlights Public Schools

    Former education secretary Glen Thomas (’68) addresses state’s struggles and successes

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Faced with shrinking budgets and a steady stream of negative news reports, California’s public school system is generally understood to be heading...

  • Haiti: One Year Later

    Biolans bring good works and Good News to a nation in need.

    Jenna Bartlo —