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Search for a new Enrollment, Marketing and Communications VP continues

Executive vice president of University Operations and Finance Mike Pierce leads the search for a new EMC vice president.
Mike Pierce leads the hunt for a new cabinet member.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2023

At the close of last semester, Lee Wilhite, the previous vice president of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications (EMC), parted ways with Biola. The search for a replacement, led by Mike Pierce, executive vice president of University Operations and Finance, has been ongoing from the moment Wilhite’s...

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion shared their current plans containing 16 initiatives and four goals.
Amber Chen, Freelancer March 30, 2021

On March 26, Biola officially launched its Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan inside of Biola’s very own Calvary Chapel. This historic event was welcomed by President Barry Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone who introduced the theme “Unity Amidst Diversity.” “We must take intentional...

The controversy behind Biola’s new consulting firm, explained

The controversy behind Biola’s new consulting firm, explained
McKinsey & Company has recently faced national media spotlight for consulting advice given to opioid manufacturers, authoritarian governments and ICE.
Micah Kim, Brittany Ung, and Pierce Singgih December 13, 2019

Biola recently announced a partnership with McKinsey & Company, a consultancy that’s globally recognized among the top three management consulting firms. As the university prepares for an upcoming demographic shift in graduating high schoolers, McKinsey will guide the university to set goals for...

Biola ends youth academics programs

Biola Youth Academics will close due to low enrollment.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor December 9, 2019

Biola Youth Academics, the university’s homeschool programs for grades K-12 will close at the end of the Spring 2020 semester, Biola announced on Dec. 6 in a letter to the Biola community. The closure includes the programs under BYA: Torrey Academy, Star Academics, Private School Satellite Program...

Students rescue yearbook from phase out in SGA survey

A Biolan staff member stands among boxes of fresh copies
The President’s Cabinet decided against discontinuing The Biolan after students expressed support.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2018

Due to a wave of student support, The Biolan has survived a phase out after the President’s Cabinet reviewed survey data calling for its retention. CABINET AWAITS STUDENT RESPONSES During the campus-wide prioritization process last year to reallocate budgets, the cabinet decided it needed more...

Campus Safety adjusts active shooter procedures for tabletop exercise

Students standing in the Caf during the lockdown
In the aftermath of recent school shootings, Campus Safety tests emergency preparedness.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

The active shooter simulation exercise started with a prayer. It ended with 22 confirmed dead. Campus Safety regularly holds tabletop exercises and campus-wide lockdowns to keep students, faculty and staff prepared to respond to an active shooter threat. This spring’s exercise, which occurred Wednesday...