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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Biola launches first intercultural digital badge courses

Students earn digital badges as they expand specialized skill sets.
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies now offers digital badge courses for Biolans to take.
Dalet Valles, News Editor October 21, 2022

For the first time at Biola University, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies launched digital badge courses, which offer five different badges for all undergraduate students. The program is designed to help students expand their specialized skills.  “We are really trying to set this up to provide...

An unexpected loss for anthropology majors

Diminishing enrollment in anthropology program led to closure.
The anthropology department closed over the summer due to financial restraints and low enrollment.
Kaylee Galvez and Brittany Ung October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Over the summer, anthropology majors were surprised that the Department of Anthropology had shut down. Due to budget cuts, the President’s Cabinet made the decision to phase out a number of academic programs. After the cabinet found the...

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah
Biola’s soon-to-be-graduate global leaders celebrated their hard work and achievements.
Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer May 4, 2019

Global Student Programs and Development proudly took time to recognize three global graduate students for receiving the Biola Graduate Leadership Scholarship on May 3 at the Giumarra Library Courtyard. According to the Cook School of Intercultural Studies' website, the award is a full, tuition-only scholarship...

The people order back

Photo Courtesy of Biola Magazine
Affected groups lift their voices in response to recent executive motions.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer February 15, 2017
Affected groups lift their voices in response to recent executive motions.

Season recalls injuries

Infographic by Cassidy Eldridge/ THE CHIMES
This time of year provides a time to reflect on sensitivity towards Native Americans.
Jessica Goddard, Writer November 15, 2016
This time of year provides a time to reflect on sensitivity towards Native Americans.

Opportunity favors the persistent

Rebecca Mitchell/ THE CHIMES
Professor receives scholarship to train English language instructors overseas.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 9, 2016
Professor receives scholarship to train English language instructors overseas.