In an unprecedented move, Biola will dissolve its communications and marketing division and remove a vice president seat from President Barry Corey’s cabinet, according to an internal announcement on Wednesday April 15th. In a letter sent to faculty and staff, Corey announced that the division’s...

On Feb. 11, the Student Government Association (SGA) held a student forum featuring President Barry Corey and others to discuss Biola’s decision to discontinue The Dwelling and steps for moving forward.  Corey explained the factors behind his decision, citing “unnecessary external attention,”...

On Oct. 27th, Biola University announced an update to its Sexuality, Gender, and Relationships Policy. Faculty members were notified of the updates via email. Corey’s press release emphasized that the policy changes were meant to clarify Biola’s pre-existing policies, believing that “the wording...

I had the privilege of interviewing Biola President Barry Corey — or, as he is commonly known among the student body, DBC. Many students are familiar with Corey through his regular appearances at campus events, speaking at chapel, or photos on social media. However, some students have expressed that...

As history has demonstrated time and time again, strong leadership is needed to weather intense storms, and when leadership fails to rise, societies tend to fall. As Biola continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, where is the strong leadership the school so desperately needs? More importantly,...

The beginning of the new semester kicked off with the very first chapel of the year — Spring Convocation. New and continuing students, staff and faculty filled Sutherland Auditorium on Jan. 9 to kick off the day with worship and a message from Dr. Barry Corey, the university’s president.  SPRING...

The Biola community will welcome friends and family to the 2022 Family Weekend, which begins on Oct. 28 and ends Oct. 29. Attendees should expect a full itinerary throughout Friday and Saturday.  “​​[Parent Relations] hosts this event as an opportunity for the friends, family and supporters...

Adam Morris, the current executive vice president and chief transformation and advancement officer, will leave Biola on June 1 and become president of Azusa Pacific University on July 1. Morris said he will wrap up his work with the Office of Transformation before his departure and explained he has worked...

The Student Government Association discussed how to engage the student body through campus holiday activities. This week, senators considered Christmas events to give students the chance to relax as well as serve. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES  Senators discussed the return of Biola’s Christmas tree lighting...

DAY ONE, SESSION 1 The rain sprinkled down this morning as students stood in line for the first in-person Torrey Conference since 2019. Wet seats and small mosquitoes awaited students on Metzger Lawn. Regardless of the damp weather and busy insects, Biolans shuffled to their seats in anticipation for...

On Sept. 20, President Barry Corey composed a retrospective, which considers Biola’s founding principles and how the university achieves them. He listed six principles aligning with Biola’s commitment to Christian values. SIX PILLARS Corey detailed six pillars that represent Biola’s commitments...

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...