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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

How do universities foster diverse student bodies?

Biola University’s Admissions Welcome Center is located in Metzger Hall.
A look at Biola’s recruitment strategies in a post-affirmative action nation
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

On Thursday, June 29, 2023 the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action unconstitutional, overturning decades of college admissions precedent. Now, many people nationwide wonder about the future of diversity in higher education. Biola has its own goals for diversity that are rooted in its beliefs as a...

The pandemic’s impact on higher education enrollment

The pandemic’s impact on higher education enrollment
Biola responds to decreasing enrollment rates.
Katelyn Quisenberry, Freelance Writer • March 29, 2022

Almost three academic school years have passed since Biola transitioned to online instruction in March 2020 and the repercussions of this move contributed to a drop in undergraduate enrollment. In addition to surging COVID-19 cases at the end of 2021, colleges faced severe staff shortages, high absenteeism...

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction
Biola men’s soccer head coach reacts to the unusual recruitment process of 2021-22 athletes due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor • December 3, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the sports world and has pushed back all competition until at least late January. With a hopeful starting date approaching, the coaching staff must continue to proceed as naturally as possible for the years to come. Nov. 11 was the opening day for the National Signing Period...