Biola is set to launch its new School of Arts and Letters (SoAL) in the Summer of 2026, joining together the current School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) and School of Fine Arts and Communication (SOFAC). The change will occur as Biola is in the process of developing its new core curriculum,...

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...

As evangelical Christians, we often envision discussing our religion either with fellow believers, or believers of starkly different faiths—but what about those who stand in the middle? What does it look like for Christians to engage in interfaith dialogue with those who hold similar beliefs but do...

As the Spring semester hits its halfway point, Biola students once again begin to prepare for the annual Cook Missions Conference, renamed last year in order to honor the legacy university’s former president Clyde Cook. In contrast to the annual Torrey Conference, the Cook Missions Conference is entirely...

Hope Hall got ready for its annual transformation from ordinary dorm rooms into a collection of themed worlds. From themes of fantasy to joy, Deck the Haven celebrated its 20th anniversary as one of the event’s main organizers, Daniel Joseph, described this year’s tradition as “immersive, Christmas...

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...

Biola is a place of robust community and hot takes. Soft serve ice cream is a delicacy and electric scooters are either effective or terrifying modes of transportation. When you begin at Biola, you join what students and staff deem the “Biola Bubble.” A 2017 Student Life Blog post described this...

In a world where computers grow smarter, Gen Z searches for something deeper, something soul-filling rather than brain-stimulating. Two young adults have seen this take place in real time in their generation– and they decided to do something about it. Biola senior Gillian Doplemore and recent Biola...

The Biola Dead Poets Society, is a student-led club that began in the spring of 2025. The heart came from Audrey Sanders, a junior transfer theology major with a concentration in Bible Exposition. Sanders, having been a writer her whole life, attempted to begin a club at her high school, imitating the...

Pre-production for “Our Town,” directed by Dr. Rachel Tracie, draws to an end as the show opens Thursday, Oct. 23. When prompted to share the significance of “Our Town” as it relates to the students of Biola, Tracie said: “I never wanted to do [Our Town] - I thought it was a high school...

Torrey Conference 2025 is quickly approaching campus, with banners hanging across campus and a daily countdown outside of the Student Union Building. It's not difficult to sense the excitement that Biola has for this annual event. However, new students may wonder, what exactly should they expect to gain...

For the Biola swim and dive teams, the 2025-2026 year means a second year under diving coach Elizabeth Mackay, a large incoming freshman class and carrying on both their athletic and academic excellence from last season. The squads clearly are a very exciting group to keep an eye on this season.  Senior...