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Biola University Opens New Veteran Center for Military Affiliated Students
The new center is located in the Student Union Building and will serve Biola’s growing population of veteran and military affiliated students
October 04, 2019
Biola University held a ribbon cutting ceremony this month to celebrate the opening of the new Biola Veteran Center for Military Affiliated...
Athletics
Biola Athletics Announces Addition of Men’s and Women’s Water Polo to Eagles Lineup
The two new varsity sports will start in the 2021-22 academic year
September 23, 2019
Biola University will add both men and women’s water polo beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. With Biola’s recent move to National...
Biola University Named a 2019 Great College to Work For with Honor Roll Distinction
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Biola to their 2019 list based on surveyed faculty and staff
September 17, 2019
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Biola University as one of the best colleges in the nation for which to work. Based on survey...

August 12, 2025 —
Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of theology in the Talbot School of Theology, appears as a guest on this Dial In Ministries episode, speaking about the crucial questions every Christian man should answer before pursuing a serious relationship.
August 10, 2025 —
This Deseret News article focuses on the thoughts of Everett L. Worthington Jr., a psychologist who is knowledgeable in the field of forgiveness. Worthington once spoke at Biola about forgiveness. He said that forgiveness can short-circuit harmful rumination and offers better mental health, less depression and improved spiritual life.
August 06, 2025 —
This Christianity Today article covers the ministry of Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who has become well-known across social media for his open-air theological dialogues on college campuses. Dr. Sean McDowell, professor of Christian apologetics in the Talbot School of Theology, is quoted in the story, commenting on how dialogues hosted in public places can be an effective evangelical approach, and that Knechtle is one of the best doing it.