Corey’s Corner Archives

Find fartleks through college

While you may want to do everything in college, understand the importance of saying “no.”

President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer • May 1, 2019

When I began my role at the university a dozen years ago, I received a letter from a college president who gave me some advice. “Start your job by running as fast as you can. Then gradually pick up the speed.” Although I’m inherently ambitious, I soon realized that if I ran full bore from the time...

Internships are the ticket

It is not the name of the university you attended, but your work ethic and internship that will get you a job.

President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer • April 23, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). The main reason you will become hired after college is not the prestigious name of your college or university, but because of your internships, research and work experience while in college. I have heard this more and more recently as...

Corey’s Corner: The abbey makes space for the soul

Barry Corey breaks the silence after month of study leave.

President Barry Corey • December 5, 2017

At this time during the fall semester, most Biola students are about to ramp up for finals in order to wind down for Christmas. Winding down is a discipline good for the soul. Last month I took a study leave, decelerating my pace in order to rest and to ponder, to look back in order to look forward....

A Life in Letters: preserve the past

Writing and keeping letters is a lost art students should embrace during graduation season.

President Barry Corey, Writer • May 17, 2017

Writing and keeping letters is a lost art students should embrace during graduation season.

Lights illuminate Christian tradition

Students can acknowledge the forms of light during Christmas and Advent season, and become lights themselves.

President Barry Corey, Writer • December 7, 2016

Students can acknowledge the forms of light during Christmas and Advent season, and become lights themselves.

Building an ethos of diversity at Biola

A diverse student population is necessary for a healthy university.

President Barry Corey, Writer • October 4, 2016

A diverse student population is necessary for a healthy university.

Biola soars like an eagle

Although a common mascot, Biola students’ accomplishments bring extraordinary talent to the ordinary eagle.

President Barry Corey, Writer • April 12, 2016

Although a common mascot, Biola students’ accomplishments bring extraordinary talent to the ordinary eagle.

Love no matter what

We must take action in loving our “enemies” rather than simply talking about reconciliation.

President Barry Corey, Writer • March 8, 2016

We must take action in loving our “enemies” rather than simply talking about reconciliation.

What if Christians put the “merry” back into Christmas?

Christians must celebrate Christmas with kindness, not complaining.

President Barry Corey, Writer • December 8, 2015

Christians must celebrate Christmas with kindness, not complaining.

Corey’s Corner — Being kind by being there

President Barry Corey encourages students to tuck phones away and be present with those around them.

President Barry Corey, Writer • October 6, 2015

President Barry Corey encourages students to tuck phones away and be present with those around them.

Corey’s Corner — Love Your Frenemies

Dr. Barry Corey addresses Biola’s theme as it relates to the recent court decision regarding gay marriage and encourages students to respond with kindness.

President Barry Corey, Writer • September 9, 2015

Dr. Barry Corey addresses Biola’s theme as it relates to the recent court decision regarding gay marriage and encourages students to respond with kindness.