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Biola welcomes incoming students for fall 2022

Welcome week marks a new commencement for enrollment after a struggle following the pandemic.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • August 29, 2022

Biola University’s New Student Orientation kicked off on Aug. 25, celebrating the new semester and welcoming new students to the community. The university faced many challenges with enrollment throughout the pandemic and continues to face decreased enrollment rates. WELCOME WEEK RECAP Incoming...

Biola admissions hosts first Admitted Student Day since the pandemic

In response to a greater need to support admitted students’ mental health, Biola admissions incorporated a first-ever student wellness panel.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • April 11, 2022

On April 11, admitted students observed classes and toured Biola’s campus for the first Admitted Student Day since 2019. Hosted by Traditional Undergraduate Admissions and Torrey Honors College, Admitted Student Day commenced at 8 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m. The full-day event included academic department...

Biola continues to seek Hispanic Serving Institution accreditation during the pandemic

The 2020 College Access Event highlights the work of the admissions department in reaching the Hispanic community.

Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

On Oct. 8 and 9, Biola Admissions held their 2020 College Access Event, which reflected their team's new goal: helping the university become a Hispanic Serving Institution. While only 13% of post-secondary institutions are HSI accredited, they serve two-thirds of all Hispanic students in the nation....

Biola’s teams establish remote community through huddles and virtual lunches

Campus engagement and admissions have remained close-knit as they face another semester of online school.

Jayne Bickford, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne • September 11, 2020

On July 28, President Barry Corey announced Biola would be moving forward in a completely remote format. Although faculty and staff were anticipating this decision, on-campus involvement teams had to come up with new ways to stay connected. Biola's admissions and on-campus engagement teams had to...

Affirmative action encourages diversity in colleges

Race-conscious admissions allow universities to consider underrepresented minority groups and inform an education that is influenced by diverse perspectives.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 18, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). From bribery to unfair admission, the fairness of acceptance and merit of students in the admissions process of universities seems to continuously be under investigation. Most recently, the Student for Fair Admissions—a nonprofit organization...

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding

Biola is working to increase student affordability through raising scholarships and endowment.

Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer • April 29, 2019

College decision day, May 1, is the day high school students make their final college decisions. College affordability is an ever present factor in a student’s college decision, with many prospective students looking at both a school’s sticker price and scholarship offerings. A yearly drop in undergraduate...

Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students

Beyond academic performance, admissions looks for fully rounded, spiritually fit prospective students.

Michelle Gurrola, Freelance Writer • April 9, 2019

Admitted students filled campus on Monday, April 8 with Biola drawstring bags hanging on their backs and lanyards around their necks. They toured campus, visited classes and tried to see if Biola was the place for them with the May 1 decision deadline quickly approaching. Ranked among the top Christian...

Getting involved is worth the sacrifice

Before you graduate, take advantage of the many opportunities you have to grow yourself and impact Biola’s campus.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). On March 12, the United States Department of Justice brought criminal charges against 50 people involved in a scheme to get undeserving students from wealthy families into expensive, competitive colleges. Reaction to the news on...

The challenge of maintaining diversity at Harvard

Despite a setback in court for Harvard, there still may be a middle ground for both sides to consider.

Koppany Jordan, Freelance Writer • September 5, 2018

Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had filed court documents siding with Students for Fair Admissions, a group that includes more than a dozen Asian-American students who were denied admission by Harvard University. This was the latest development in a lawsuit the group...