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The Chimes

Biola will open in Fall 2020, President Corey announces at town hall meeting

Biola will open in Fall 2020, President Corey announces at town hall meeting
Everything you need to know from Thursday's information session with the university's leaders.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick May 1, 2020

The university's campus will open for the Fall 2020 semester, as long as there are no government restrictions, President Barry Corey announced today during a virtual town hall livestream. Just a few days ago, Corey commissioned a “re-entry team” to work toward reopening the campus. Corey said...

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan
Corey apologized for his response to racial inclusion that may have been seen as insensitive or hurtful.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick April 16, 2020

This afternoon via a school-wide Google Meet livestream, President Barry Corey announced the launch of an institutional diversity strategic plan and apologized for coming off as oblivious in the past in regard to racial issues and inclusion on campus.  “We're going to talk about [diversity]...

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus
Fears of COVID-19 loom over universities across California.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Micah Kim March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Megan Catey flew home to Seattle for spring break, a trip she’s taken many times before. But this time, the junior kinesiology major's flight home was different. Alaska Airlines Flight 465 from Los Angeles to Seattle was bare. Empty...