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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19

A snapshot of Biola’s finances during COVID-19
Biola is managing to stay afloat in the midst of a pandemic that has left many financially unstable.
Lacey Patrick and Natalie Willis • February 15, 2021

Despite higher enrollment rates than expected last year, Biola has cut expenses and downsized staff in order to combat the financial stressor of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the lack of housing revenue, the university is managing to withstand a financially challenging season. FINANCIAL IMPACT...

The pandemic could cost Biola $3.4 million

The pandemic could cost Biola $3.4 million
Housing and meal plan reimbursements chip away at the university’s operating expenses.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2020

On March 14, Biola announced that housing and meal plan reimbursements would be distributed to students who were forced to leave campus because of COVID-19. Vice President of University Operations and Finance Michael Pierce said this could cost the university up to $3.4 million in expenses, after accounting...

Biola students petition for pass/fail grading

Biola students petition for pass/fail grading
The petition boasts over 1,000 signatures in two days.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick • March 31, 2020

Two days ago, an anonymous Instagram account @biolaopeninformation created a petition on change.org titled, Pass/Fail Grading Option at Biola University. The petition garnered over 1,000 signatures in just two days, and now stands at 1,049 as of Tuesday evening.  The petition is directed toward Biola...