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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Weight room renovations bring Eagles up to NCAA Division II facility standards

New renovations to the weight room are underway to meet NCAA Division II facility standards.
Athletes and non-athletes will share the fitness center until construction concludes in roughly 90 days.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor January 15, 2020

Biola athletic facilities began a much-anticipated renovation after the commencement ceremonies in December due to Biola’s transition to NCAA DII. The weight room and surrounding coaching offices have since been closed, starting Jan. 13, 2020, limiting student access to fitness center amenities. WEIGHT...

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding
Biola is working to increase student affordability through raising scholarships and endowment.
Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer April 29, 2019

College decision day, May 1, is the day high school students make their final college decisions. College affordability is an ever present factor in a student’s college decision, with many prospective students looking at both a school’s sticker price and scholarship offerings. A yearly drop in undergraduate...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Feb. 22, 2019)

February 22, 2019

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about the annual Student...

Chimes Weekly News Update on KBR The Torch (Feb. 1, 2019)

February 1, 2019

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about a $2.5 million endowment...

$2.5 million donation funds science school’s first endowed chair

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The School of Science, Technology and Health shows growth with generous endowment.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager January 30, 2019

In a major victory for Biola’s STEM programs, the School of Science, Technology and Health has been granted its first fully endowed chair thanks to a $2.5 million private donation. Following the completion of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, the school has gained...

Fundraising continues for science center

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After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 27, 2017
After the $180 million campaign comes to an end, funding the science center does not.