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Today, Biola honored the legacy of Biola Bible Woman Ethel Lee by rededicating this beautiful space to its original name, Ethel Lee Auditorium, and celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This reflects Biola’s deep history of faith and service, and the continued work of Biola Bible Women on campus and around the world.

Read more about Ethel Lee and her service: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-news/2024/honoring-ethel-maude-lee-a-dedicated-biola-bible-woman

Today, Biola University celebrated an exciting chapter as we broke ground on the new studio facility for the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts!

We are thankful for God's unwavering faithfulness and the community of generous donors that makes moments like this possible.

"Lynsi, thank you for the example you are of Christlike servant leadership. Thank you for your significant investment in Biola University’s ability to equip new generations of hundreds of students in the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts to make a difference in the world for Christ," said Biola President Barry H. Corey at the ceremony.

A huge thank you to President and Owner of In-N-Out Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson for her support and to the In-N-Out Burger team for serving burgers and fries to hundreds in our community. To all the dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends who joined us today, we thank you!

Seven years ago, Biola University launched Biola LEARN with the goal of bringing the university’s biblically rich resources to lifelong learners everywhere.

Since that day on Sept. 6, 2017, Biola LEARN has strengthened its partnerships with key university partners, such as the Talbot School of Theology, the School of Education, and the Crowell School of Business. Biola LEARN now offers certificates and courses in collaboration with these partners to more than 10,000 LEARNers across the globe! 🌍

Check out the heat-map showcasing where LEARNers have joined the platform between July 2023 and August 2024. Drop a comment below to let us know where you’re learning from! 📍

Join us this Friday, Sept. 6 at Biola University for a historic celebration as we break ground on the new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts studio facility!

Due to extreme heat, we’ve moved the ceremony indoors to the beautifully renovated Ethel Lee Auditorium (formerly Sutherland Auditorium).

Can’t make it? No problem! The ceremony will be livestreamed at 11:30 a.m. PST on Biola’s YouTube page.

While we’ve maxed out on free In-N-Out meals, you can still grab a discounted lunch at the Biola Cafe, courtesy of Bon Appetit! And if you have an In-N-Out QR code ticket, be sure to bring it to the ceremony to get a lunch voucher for the Cookout Trucks. We hope to see you there!

Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Groundbreaking Join us on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Biola University for a historic occasion as we celebrate God's faithfulness and break ground on the new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts studio facility. 

"It’s no accident that the King James Version of the Bible tells us over 1,200 times to 'behold'. We worship a God who wants to be recognized for who he is."

Christian artist and Biola's Songwriter in Residence, Matt Redman, recently published an article in Christianity Today about his opinion of modern Christian music. Redman also emphasized the important relationship between theologians and Christian music artists to create gospel-centered music for God's Church.

Read the full article here:

Why Worship Leaders Need Theologians - Christianity Today Matt Redman’s call to worship God for all he is.

“Today, 98% of Americans state that incivility is a threat to this country. Does the Christian community have anything to offer in how to speak truth in love?”

Recently, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication, and Dr. Rick Langer partnered with three notable groups committed to involving faith in public policy — Center for Christianity and Public Life, Faith & Law, and Cru’s Christian Embassy. The co-directers of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Project traveled to Washington D.C. and met with political leaders about speaking with Christian charity when navigating today’s political strife.

Read the full story here:

Winsome Conviction Project Engages D.C. Leaders on How to Foster Unity “Today, 98% of Americans state that incivility is a threat to this country,” said Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, Biola University professor of communication. “Does the Christian community have anything to offer in how to speak truth in love?” In July, Muehlhoff and Biola professor Dr. Rick Langer, who t...

“I’m excited to not only share my story with others so they can see how our God still performs miracles but also to strengthen my faith through the trials that life continues to offer during this season of life."

Biola almuna Jana Le Roux (’23) recently shared about her experience battling cancer, her third cancer diagnosis in two years, and how she wants her story to inspire others to hold on to the promises of God. Le Roux has stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma in her lungs, which is a rare tumor that is complicated to control.

Read her full story here:

Alumna Inspires Many on What It Is to be Truly Healthy Jana Le Roux (’23) sees her body for what it enables her to do. It enables her to run, an activity she loves. It enabled her to be a public health student and earn her bachelor’s degree from Biola University in May. It also enables her to fight through...

🎉 Welcome to Biola University, incoming students and their families! 🎉

Today is welcome day, and our New Student Orientation (NSO) team can’t wait to meet you and help you kick off this exciting journey at Biola University! NSO is designed to equip you for a successful start and to connect you and your family with the amazing resources and community here at Biola.

For more information on orientation, and a full schedule for today and this weekend, visit here:

Fall 2024 New Student Orientation Check out the New Student Orientation Schedule! Get more information on dates, events, registration and more as you prepare to attend Biola University.

This past week we welcomed incoming FirstGen summer bridge students to campus!

The students did several campus activities, like a campus-wide scavenger hunt to become familiar with Biola. We offer dedicated mentors and community to our FirstGen students and scholarship opportunities every year.

We love celebrating our incoming and returning students!

"Seeing this thing come full circle, it’s pretty special. You just can’t make it up.”

Biola alumnus and Biola baseball infielder RobertAnthony Cruz went viral in 2021 after announcing on TikTok that he received an offer from the Washington Nationals as an undrafted free agent.

Now, he plays in front of full stadiums as a member of the Savannah Bananas.

Read more about Cruz's amazing story in this Washington Post article here:

He went viral after signing with the Nats. Now he’s a star for the Savannah Bananas. RobertAnthony Cruz, who surprised his dad after Washington signed him in 2021, will make his Nationals Park debut with the Bananas on Saturday.

Biola University alumna Morgan Stickney sets a new world record at the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team trials. Overcoming immense adversity, Stickney's journey from Biola to the global stage is a testament to her resilience and dedication.

Watch out for her at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games starting Aug. 24.

Read about her incredible achievement here:

Beyond the Nest: Morgan Stickney - Biola University Athletics MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. --- Morgan Stickney brought the firepower in preparation for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The Biola University alumni added to her stellar career with a world record mark and a spot on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team.

Join President Barry H. Corey and In-N-Out Burger Owner and President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson for the groundbreaking ceremony of Biola's new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts studio facility! Be among the first 700 guests to register and attend to receive free In-N-Out.

📅 Date: Friday, September 6
🕰 Time: 11:30 a.m. (ceremony), 12:30 p.m. (lunch)

Don't miss this exciting event! Register today!

https://www.biola.edu/events/2024/snyder-school-of-cinema-media-arts-groundbreaking

Exciting news for pastors and ministry leaders in Acts 29! Talbot School of Theology partners with Acts 29, a church planting organization, to offer a new hybrid program in Christian Ministry and Leadership. Join a cohort of like-minded leaders while continuing your ministry. Learn more and apply today.

Read about the partnership here:

Talbot Partners with Acts 29 to Offer Pastors in Ministry a Hybrid, Cohort-Based Program Pastors and ministry leaders in the Acts 29 church planting network will have the unique opportunity to study together without leaving their individual ministries starting this fall. In a new partnership with Acts 29, Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology will offer a Masters in Christian M...

"The upward trajectory within the conference is exciting, and we hope to reach even greater heights of success in the near future."

Biola Eagles land 108th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Division II standings with a strong finish to the 2023-24 season, earning 187 points.

Read the full article here:

Eagles Land at 108th in Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings - Biola University Athletics Eagles Land at 108th in Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings The 2023-24 season saw success from start to finish with 187 points for a 108th place finish in the Learfield Directors’ Cup Division II standings. June 28, 2024 By: Ethan McGarvey, Sports Information Director Story Links FINAL STANDINGS...

"The issue is not really the standard that Jimmy Carter set in presidential discourse as much as it was a standard that was generally expected from the American people," says Biola Political Science Professor Scott Waller.

Carter's legacy prompts us to reconsider the qualities we seek in our leaders and remember a time when political virtue was valued.

Read the full CNN article here:

Jimmy Carter set a virtuous example as president. To today’s voters, that may not matter | CNN Politics Is virtue overrated in politics? Historians address that question by comparing the legacies of two former presidents: Jimmy Carter and Donald Trump. Their answers may surprise you.

“We continue to be a light in the scholarly spaces where we have grown in influence and reputation year over year. The platform that God has given to us is one we do not take for granted and we steward this responsibility with great care.”

Congratulations to nine of our School of Fine Arts & Communication students who were recently chosen to present their research at the 2024 National Communication Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Nov. 20-24.

Read more here:

Nine Biola Students to Present at National Communication Association Conference Nine students in the Biola University School of Fine Arts and Communication have been chosen to present their research at the 2024 National Communication Association Annual Meeting conference in New Orleans this coming November 20-24. This is the largest class from the Division of Communication whos...

Congratulations to Kayla Bousquette and DJ Symons of the Biola softball team for being named to the College Sports Communicators' 2024 Academic All-District team!

Read about their accomplishments here:

Sophomore Pitchers Collect Academic All-District Honors - Biola University Athletics GREENWOOD, Ind.---Kayla Bousquette and DJ Symons represented the Biola softball team on the College Sports Communicators' 2024 Academic All-District team.

Join Kenneth Berding as he explores the spiritual discipline of extended fasting with Bill MacLeod, who shares his incredible journey of fasting for 40 days. Discover the profound impacts on his life and ministry on .

Read the insightfull article here:

Extended Fasting: An Interview with Bill MacLeod Have you ever wondered about fasting for an extended period of time? Jesus, after all, fasted for 40 days in the Judean wilderness. I wrote a short introduction to what the Bible teaches about fasting a few years ago for those new to fasting, since I have found fasting...

Biola University's Crowell School of Business students excelled in the national business simulation competition Capsim, placing in the top 5% and earning a spot on the “Honor Roll.”

All four Biola-led teams achieved elite status, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication. We are incredibly proud of our talented students and the outstanding education they receive at Biola.

Read about their achievements here:

Biola Students Perform Exceptionally in National Business Competition Biola University Crowell School of Business students made the “honor roll” in a national business competition, earning a score in the top five percent of participants. The competitive business simulation — run by Capsim — included business students at more than 1,500 colleges across the nati...

Biola athletes not only impressed on the field but also in their classes with nine students taking home College Sports Communicators Academic All-District recognitions while winning the championship at WWPA.

Read all about it here:

Eagles Add Academic Honors - Biola University Athletics Eagles Add Academic Honors Nine student-athletes picked up CSC Academic All-District recognitions with spectacular effort in the classroom and on the course. June 25, 2024 By: Ethan McGarvey, Sports Information Director Story Links HALL OF HIGHLIGHTS PAGE LA MIRADA --- The College Sports Communicato...

Do you have questions about housing, food and residence life at Biola? Read a recap on everything you need to know about living on campus. Read the article here:

Housing, Res Life and Food: Your Questions, Answered When your student looks back on their Biola experience ten years from now, they’ll remember so much more than just papers and group projects — I know that's true for me! When I (Kaiden) think back to my time as a Biola student, I remember dinner in the Caf with...

Congratulations to Brady Turnquist, our standout student-athlete, for being named the PacWest Conference Women’s Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Her achievements both in the classroom and on the course set a remarkable example of student success at Biola. Fly high, Eagles! Read more about her amazing achievements here:

https://athletics.biola.edu/news/2024/6/28/womens-golf-top-of-the-class.aspx

Biola men's golf alumnus, Greg Bodine served as caddie to golfer Bryson DeChambeau when he won the 2024 U.S. Open at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. Read the full story here:

The Dream Team: Bryson DeChambeau Enjoys New Heights With Caddie Greg Bodine on the Bag PINEHURST, N.C. – Greg Bodine was enjoying one of the spoils of success for a caddie, the pin flag from the 18th green, which in this case honored Payne Stewart

On July 6, we received this update about Talbot Kyiv Extension On-Site Director Dr. Eduard Borysov:

On Saturday, July 6, Talbot Kyiv Extension On-Site Director, Dr. Eduard Borysov, was quite suddenly conscripted for military service. After a medical examination, he was mobilized for military service among the armed forces of Ukraine.

In addition to directing the Talbot Kyiv Extension, Dr. Borysov teaches New Testament and theology courses both for the extension and for the bachelor programs of Talbot's partner institution, Kyiv Theological Seminary. KTS President, Ruslan Khmyz, reports that Eduard is the third KTS professor to be mobilized since Russia's war in Ukraine began.

Eduard is a strong and faithful follower of Jesus. Pray that the Lord will use him powerfully in his military service, protecting him so that he might return to academic ministry and leadership once his service is complete. Please also pray for his wife, Elvira, and their one-year old daughter, Eliza, as they suffer the shock of these abrupt events.

Talbot Dean, Ed Stetzer, and the Talbot Kyiv Extension leadership team (Dr. Mark Saucy, Dominic Vincent, and Eric Oldenburg) are working on leadership contingency plans in light of Eduard's absence. Ed Stetzer and Mark Saucy were in their home last month, and Ed took a picture of their lovely family with Mark.

Please join us in praying for Dr. Borysov and his family.

"The AI Lab at Biola University is a dedicated space where students, faculty and staff converge to explore the intricacies of artificial intelligence."

In an interview with Fox News, Dean of Biola's Crowell School of Business Dr. Michael Arena shared more about Biola's aim to nurture "responsible, ethical and socially beneficial AI." Towards that end, we recently launched an AI Lab, where students can practice the integration of AI and Biola's Christian beliefs.

Read the full interview here:

AI lab at Christian university aims to bring morality and ethics to artificial intelligence Dr. Michael Arena, dean of the Crowell School of Business at Biola University in California, reveals how his school has embraced AI — and why it's focusing on Christian values and virtues.

"All managers should ask: What is your goal in providing feedback? And is your approach working?"

Biola Associate Professor of Management, Dr. Jake Aguas, was recently featured in The Washington Post discussing the generational shifts in the workplace. Aguas, along with other generational experts, note that Gen Z workers want to hear feedback, but that it matters how managers provide that feedback.

Read the whole article here:

Gen Z workers can take criticism. You’re just phrasing it wrong. Young workers want feedback at work and lots of it. But if you deliver it rin the wrong ways, it could backfire.

When UC Berkeley sought expertise on the impact that Taylor Swift has made on generations, they reached out to Biola Professor of Management and GenExpert Dr. Jake Aguas to research and present findings for UC Berkeley’s course titled "Artistry and Entrepreneurship: Taylor’s Version."

Dr. Aguas assembled a research team consisting of current Biola undergraduate business students (Hope Lui, Taitem Brown, Nathan Wilson, and Jordan Story) and Biola alumnus and social researcher Madeleine Prater to get the job done. The findings were presented in the course at UC Berkeley in early April.

This high-profile course has been featured on network television, in the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl, and at games that Taylor Swift attended.

Read more about the course, here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-college-course-uc-berkeley-business-acumen/

Congratulations to Biola women's golf team for sweeping the PacWest Conference awards! Brady Turnquist named Player of the Year, while Coach Jane Carr secures Coach of the Year.

Read the full article here:

Golf Generates Buzz - Biola University Athletics IRVINE, Calif.---The Biola women's golf team dominated the PacWest Conference's 2024 awards, receiving the PacWest's Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and had four all-conference selections.

In this edition of , hear from Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff as they talk about navigating meaningful conversations beyond divisions, uncovering the underlying narratives that shape perspectives and ending a stalemate.

Read the article here:

How to Surface a Person’s Worldview Ancient wisdom writers note that the “purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Prov. 20:5, ESV). In today’s diverse and often divided world, people have strong opinions about potentially divisive issues such as race, politics and gender. The ...

In May, Biola track and field athletes competed at the APU Last Chance Meet. Athletes excelled during the first day of the competition, with Lynette Ruiz and Bethany Mapes in the 10,000m run, and Donovan Tommy and Dylon Lovely shining in the men's 100m College Prelim.

Read the article here:

Biola Begins Last Chance Meet - Biola University Athletics AZUSA, Calif.---The Biola track and field teams began the two-day APU Last Chance Meet at the Cougar Athletic Stadium.

“A Christian framework of education — grounded as it must be in love and self-reflective wisdom — teaches students to develop their moral convictions and engage in considered discussions with those who hold vastly different views. In other words, we provide the antidote that many in the American academy desperately need.”

Biola President Dr. Barry Corey recently wrote an op-ed addressing the protests on college campuses across the country and how Christian institutions like Biola exemplify a model of a better way forward.

Read the full article in Religion Unplugged, here:

When Student Protests Are University Byproducts (OPINION) The deepest conflicts of our time pit groups against each other in what has come to be seen as a zero-sum game. Colleges have become forums where agitators refuse to cogently advocate for their beliefs and to seek to persuade those with whom they disagree and, instead, rouse those occupyin

Biola University has recently welcomed AI into campus life. With the soft opening of the new AI Lab during Biola Preview Day, students got a taste of the future.

The AI Club for students focuses on using AI for good and aims to cultivate creativity while expanding visions.

Read here to learn more:

Biola welcomes AI On Feb. 29, a team of students banded together to create the AI Club. The club focuses on using Artificial Intelligence for good by helping students to think more creatively and expand their visions further. The event gave prospective and current students a chance to try an artificial intelligence c...

Tomorrow, May 31, at 9:00 a.m. PT, hear an update from Ukraine by Talbot School of Theology Dean Ed Stetzer live from Kyiv. Join us for the live broadcast to learn how Talbot’s Kyiv Extension, Kyiv Theological Seminary, is continuing its faithful ministry within a war zone.

The broadcast will also feature Mark Saucy, the director of Talbot Kyiv Extension, KTS President Ruslan Khmyz, and KTS Professor of New Testament, Dr. Eduard Borysov.

Watch the livestream tomorrow, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. PT or 12:00 p.m. EST, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/346556095124017/?ref=newsfeed

Biola Gospel Choir Director Roman Collins recently talked about his experience singing with CeCe Winans on the Grand Finale episode of American Idol!

Collins made it to the Top 12 contestants on American Idol before being voted off. However, Collins was invited back to perform "Goodness of God" during the final episode of the season. Watch the full interview from CBN here:

‘God was Glorified:’ Roman Collins on ‘Goodness of God’ Duet with CeCe Winans Former American Idol contestant Roman Collins says singing with Gospel Icon CeCe Winans on the recent finale of American Idol was a dream come true. He also...

We are still amazed by the performance from the Biola Gospel Choir and Biola Chorale led by Biola Gospel Choir director Roman Collins earlier this month at Commencement!

Roman Collins recently sang the “Goodness of God” with gospel singer CeCe Winans on the grand finale episode of American Idol and released a new album, "Same Gospel New Sound" available now!



Watch the full performance below:

More Abundantly - Biola University Gospel Choir and Chorale featuring Roman Collins

We live in cancel culture, but that doesn’t mean that we as Christians need to conform to our world.

Join Dr. Sean McDowell and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff this week on May 22 for the End the Stalemate Challenge live, virtual event!

On Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. PST, Sean and Tim will discuss the importance for Christians to be leaders in reviving fruitful and civil conversation, even when we talk to people with whom we disagree.

If you have not already registered for the exclusive, free event by preordering Sean and Tim's upcoming book, "End the Stalemate," there is still time!

Visit the link here: https://www.biola.edu/events/2024/the-end-the-stalemate-challenge-live-virtual-event