The Division of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work via Zoom sessions. This year’s theme, “Why We Can’t Wait,” is based on King’s book and Hebrews 10:23-25.  AUDIENCE In prior years, students, staff, faculty...

On Jan. 29, President Barry Corey addressed the Phase 3 repopulation strategy in an email following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. Students in this phase are expected to return in March.   PHASED MOVE IN  According to the email, government restrictions currently prevent in-person...

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc across the U.S., causing both a public health crisis and economic hardship for many Americans. In the midst of turmoil, its leaders have provided action plans to move forward in the months to come. UPDATE ON DATA Currently, the United States is averaging 151,038...

On Jan. 29, students received an email from Director of Student Health Sarah Templeton informing them Biola has had at least three or more positive cases of COVID-19. Per county guidelines, a cluster of three or more cases that have an epidemiological link implies an outbreak.  Biola immediately...

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced that students would finally begin moving back onto campus in an email. Corey listed three phases in which students would be able to move into on-campus housing. PHASED RETURN Phase one allows NCAA athletes and pre-approved students to move back onto campus...

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Association kicked off its first bi-weekly meeting of the Spring 2021 semester to discuss core values and overall goals for the semester.  TRANSPARENCY  SGA is working toward being more transparent about its yearly budget and to communicate more clearly...

After being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden has reversed several Trump-era regulations. These executive actions taken by Biden over his first six days established changes to immigration policies, environmental protections and most recently scrapped a Trump administration policy on the...

Attempted Vehicle Burglary –– Lot O  Reported Jan. 4, 2:23 p.m., occurred between Dec. 7 and Jan. 4.  A Biola employee reported lock damage to a university vehicle. The case remains active.   Vandalism –– Lot S Reported Jan 5, 11:46 p.m.  A Campus Safety officer reported an array...

On Jan. 25, Biola kicked off its spring semester through an online version of convocation via YouTube live. The live stream opened up with a time of worship and prayer led by Dean of Spiritual Development and Campus Pastor Todd Pickett. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT President Barry Corey welcomed back...

Time seems to have stopped as students wait for Biola to announce their decision on reopening. Although Biola has sent multiple emails regarding in person school, none have given an exact answer yet. Many are unsure how to move forward with their education, including senior cinema and media arts major...

On Dec. 3, Biola’s Campus Safety Emergency Management Team warned remaining on-campus residents of the current fires in Irvine, Corona and San Gabriel Valley in an email. Although the fires do not pose an immediate threat to campus at the moment, students were warned of poor air quality conditions...

On Dec. 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that five regions in California―the Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Northern California, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California―would all be under a stay-at-home order due to high rates of COVID-19 patients in immediate care units.  The order...