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The Student News Site of Biola University

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The Student News Site of Biola University

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Biola continues to seek Hispanic Serving Institution accreditation during the pandemic

Biola continues to seek Hispanic Serving Institution accreditation during the pandemic
The 2020 College Access Event highlights the work of the admissions department in reaching the Hispanic community.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

On Oct. 8 and 9, Biola Admissions held their 2020 College Access Event, which reflected their team's new goal: helping the university become a Hispanic Serving Institution. While only 13% of post-secondary institutions are HSI accredited, they serve two-thirds of all Hispanic students in the nation....

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan
Corey apologized for his response to racial inclusion that may have been seen as insensitive or hurtful.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick • April 16, 2020

This afternoon via a school-wide Google Meet livestream, President Barry Corey announced the launch of an institutional diversity strategic plan and apologized for coming off as oblivious in the past in regard to racial issues and inclusion on campus.  “We're going to talk about [diversity]...

Hispanic undergraduate enrollment increased 1.2 percent in fall 2017

Infograph showing the fall enrollment for Hispanic students: 19% in 2015, 20% in 2016, 22% in 2017
As numbers of Hispanic students increase, administration may receive more federal funds.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2018

Though increasing undergraduate Hispanic enrollment from 20.3 percent in fall 2016 to 21.5 percent in fall 2017, administration seeks to meet requirements to qualify for recognition as a Hispanic Serving Institution. BECOMING A HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION The Department of Education requires...