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AI Leaders Chart Hopeful Future at Biola’s EngageX Series
Sarah Dougher — October 30, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is diving headfirst into the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its ethical use and how to engage...
Biola Students Win Two Awards at Gloo AI Hackathon
Of nine available awards and out of nearly 700 industry professionals, Biola student teams took home two awards plus $15,000
Sarah Dougher — October 15, 2025
AI is racing ahead. Biola University students are not just keeping up — they are leading the pack. On October 10, 2025, the AI Lab at Biola made...
On and Off the Basketball Court, MBA Alumnus Pursues Excellence at Biola University and Abroad
Myja White (MBA ’25) completed his MBA degree at the Crowell School of Business while playing professional basketball in Albania
Sarah Dougher — August 29, 2025
Waking up at 3:00 a.m. in Elbasan, Albania, alumnus Myja White (MBA ’25) opened his computer and logged onto a Zoom call. On the other side of the...
Crowell School of Business Approaches AI with a Kingdom Focus
Biola’s Adaptive MBA and AI Lab equip students with the skills and wisdom to lead in tech-forward industries
Sarah Dougher — July 22, 2025
AI is becoming a household term. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an instrument used on a daily basis. Things are moving at a high speed and Biola...
Finance Professor and his Children Create Financial Podcast For Kids
The “Money Storybook Bible” podcast uses Bible stories and characters to help children understand money concepts
Sarah Dougher — May 30, 2025
With two children of his own, Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance in the Crowell School of Business, thought of a way to teach his...
Biola Startup Competition Awards $15,000 Grand Prize to Student-Created MediScan App
CEO of Dutch Bros West Valley and alumnus Loren Franklin (’02) gave the keynote address
Sarah Dougher — May 27, 2025
The Biola University Startup Competition celebrated its 10th annual event in April. Hosted by the Office of Innovation in the Crowell School of...
Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from Biola
Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
It was Commencement at Biola University in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...
Biola Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney
Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The Biola University community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...
Biola Earns Recognition in the Carnegie Foundation 2025 Classifications for Institutional Excellence and Student Success
Sarah Dougher — April 24, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in its 2025 Institutional...
Alumnus Ryan Choura (’01) has Built Some of the Nation’s Most Celebrated Events and Experiences
Choura is looking forward to working with the FIFA World Cup 26 and 2028 Summer Olympics
Biola Staff — April 07, 2025
As the mastermind behind large event services companies Choura Events and Dorothy Creative, Ryan Choura (B.A. ’01) is a leader in experiential...
Biola’s New MBA Program Redefines Business Leadership
The Adaptive MBA degree in the Crowell School of Business is designed to evolve with the ever-changing business landscape
Sarah Dougher — February 10, 2025
Today’s business landscape demands leaders to be nimble, proactive and adept at harnessing the latest technologies and tools. The Adaptive Master’s...
Burgers and Business: Crowell School of Business Develops In-N-Out Leadership Academy
A cohort of In-N-Out Burger® Associates attended six workshops taught by Biola faculty on financial, operational and strategic concepts
Sarah Dougher — January 10, 2025
The Biola University Crowell School of Business and In-N-Out Burger have cooked up exciting opportunities: the In-N-Out Leadership Academy, a...
Biola Students Excel in Financial Competition, Managing $250K Real-World Investment Portfolio
Crowell School of Business professor’s financial literacy workshops and classes equip students to think biblically about managing their finances
Katelyn Ho — December 09, 2024
Students of the Biola University student investment committee with the Crowell School of Business recently competed against five other local...
Seven New Faculty Members Bring Expertise to Biola University
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
Biola University welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join Biola’s School of Science,...
Biola Leads in Addressing AI and Faith Issues Through New EngageX Series
Katelyn Ho — September 25, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s Crowell School of Business is leading the conversation on AI and how it intersects with faith and business....
Biola Students Perform Exceptionally in National Business Competition
Biola students score in top 5% of competing schools, makes “Honor Roll”
Ryan Wingert — May 23, 2024
Biola University Crowell School of Business students made the “honor roll” in a national business competition, earning a score in the top five...
Biola Professor Releases Book on Financial Planning with Jesus
Dr. Shane Enete shares how believers can worship God with their finances in his new book, “Whole Heart Finances”
Jalin Cerillo — May 03, 2024
Just a few short years after becoming a Christian at age 15, Biola University professor of finance Dr. Shane Enete discovered his passion for...
“Intent” Wins 2024 Biola Startup Competition
Business aimed to aid camp management takes first place
Grace Morales — May 01, 2024
Ten teams competing for $20,000 in cash prizes for the 9th annual Biola Startup Competition presented their pitches to judges on April 19. Intent —...
Biola University to Launch New Type of AI Lab to Lead in the Convergence of Faith and Technology
The AI Lab at Biola will eventually extend training to local businesses and church leaders
Brenda Velasco — April 23, 2024
Biola University has launched a new type of Artificial Intelligence Lab (AI Lab) for research and interdisciplinary engagement where Christian...
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...
New Partnership Allows Financial Planning Students to Receive Unique Designation
Biola Financial Planning Association partners with Institute for Christian Financial Health
Biola Staff — July 05, 2023
As part of Biola Financial Planning Association’s peer-to-peer financial coaching program, financial planning students can now earn the Certified...
Biola University Appoints Former Amazon Vice President as Dean of Crowell School of Business
Biola Staff — April 13, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Author and former Amazon and General Motors executive Dr. Michael Arena will assume the role of Dean of Biola University’s...
A Promotion Payoff Post-Graduation for Biola Alumna
Working mom, Biola alumna overcame challenges to complete her degree
Charlotte McKinley — April 05, 2023
Working mom of two, Juliana Solorio (B.S. ’22), aspired to move up in her career and earning a B.S. in business management from Biola afforded her...
Read the Bible in One Year With Biola Professor on a New Podcast
Podcast narrator and founder, Dr. Rachel Bodell launches a conversational-style reading and commentary of the Bible in one year
Noelle Courselle — March 29, 2023
The launch of a new podcast, Bible in a Year: The Story , is meeting a unique need in culture by delivering audible, bite-size Bible content and...
“Generation Z and the COVID-19 Crisis” Book to Guide the Next Generation of Students in the Workplace
Crowell School of Business professor Jake Aguas’ research-based book is helping numerous universities and organizations with their Generational Intelligence
Noelle Courselle — March 15, 2023
Investing in the next generation of businessmen and women, Associate Professor of Management Jake Aguas started his research to help people...