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Biola welcomes AI

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Biola’s new AI Lab had a soft opening during Biola Preview Day.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor March 19, 2024

On Feb. 29, a team of students banded together to create the AI Club. The club focuses on using Artificial Intelligence for good by helping students to think more creatively and expand their visions further. The event gave prospective and current students a chance to try an artificial intelligence chatbot,...

Biola launches Biola LaunchPad

Biola launches Biola LaunchPad
The new entrepreneurship office aims to promote innovation across all nine schools at Biola.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 25, 2020

Biola celebrated the launch of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, also known as the Biola Launchpad, on Monday at 5 p.m. at the Fireplace Pavilion. About a dozen students joined the office’s Operations Manager Jordan Terranova and Executive Director Robert Harp to share Chick-fil-A sandwiches...

Startup competition’s fireside chats create connections

Students listen during talks with the entrepreneur.
The Biola Entrepreneurship Society helps students connect with Christian business owners.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 30, 2019

As the startup competition approaches, the Biola Entrepreneurship Society has begun its recurring series called “Fireside chat with an entrepreneur.” The chats are intended to be a personal way for students of any major to connect with Christian entrepreneurs in order to learn more about their own...

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor
Through the startup competition and a newly introduced minor, the Crowell School of Business encourages students to develop faith-based startups.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 25, 2019

Crowell School of Business is looking for the next Chick-fil-A. The school kicked off its fifth annual startup competition Monday night, aimed at promoting Christians in entrepreneurship. The kickoff event was the first night of the competition and students have until Nov. 25 to register their ideas....

ParaBrands weaves into first place

The parabrands team receives their first-place check
In the fourth annual Biola Startup Competition, businesses focused on clothing and bicycles win podium spots.
Rebecca Mitchell, Freelance Writer March 15, 2019

“Wow, the Lord is real. He is present and he wants us to run with this and make it a movement,” said Nick Rumer, sophomore business administration major and CEO and co-founder of ParaBrands. After years of dreaming about running his own business, Rumer is seeing God’s work in producing a clothing...

Business school reduces cost for graduate programs

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Crowell issues a tuition reduction to increase flexibility for students.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 1, 2019

In fall 2019, the Crowell School of Business will reduce tuition prices for two graduate-level programs by $200 per credit. In an effort to increase affordability and access to Crowell’s programs, the cost for the master of business and master of management in non-profit organizations courses will...

Brit Gilmore inspires at the startup competition commencement

Brit Gilmore talks with a attendee during Crowell School of Business's startup competition kickoff on Sept. 17, 2018. Hannah Clark/THE CHIMES
Crowell School of Business hosts Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree to kick off the event.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 19, 2018

On Monday, Crowell School of Business hosted the fourth annual Startup Competition Kickoff. For a number of students, this event marked the beginning of their first ever entrepreneurial endeavor. With speaker and CEO of The Giving Keys Brit Gilmore in attendance, aspiring businessmen and businesswomen...

Entrepreneurship Society flourishes

Elaine Fung and Ashley Moschetti
This past year, students have invited speakers to encourage entrepreneurs.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor April 26, 2018

Every student knows the feeling of dreaming, and many students have acted upon their dreams, turning their ideas and passions into businesses, such as a cupcake company and T-shirt company. Unfortunately, many never turn their ideas into reality. For this reason, two students co-founded the Entrepreneurship...

Ethical fashion company CEO addresses human trafficking

Kohl Crecelius at fireside chat
Krochet Kids, Known Supply CEO and cofounder talks about the positive impacts of knowing one’s clothing.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor February 6, 2018

For Kohl Crecelius it all began with a hobby—crocheting—which he did not expect to turn into a ministry and business. ABOUT KROCHET KIDS Crecelius, the CEO and cofounder of Krochet Kids intl., came to campus Jan. 29 for a Fireside Chat hosted by the Entrepreneurship Society to discuss his...

Praxis partner pursues entrepreneurship

Photo Courtesy of Robert Harp
Jon Hart describes his career journey and encourages students to pursue embody their faith.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 17, 2017
Jon Hart describes his career journey and encourages students to pursue embody their faith.

Learning opportunities expand

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Biola makes courses available to anyone.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 5, 2017
Biola makes courses available to anyone.

Missions shown on a business scale

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Students learn from guest speaker how business and missions work together.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 9, 2017
Students learn from guest speaker how business and missions work together.