The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts
With lack of funding and staffing, the library navigates changes to its operation.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • November 5, 2021

Following a year of financial strife Biola made budget cuts, and the Biola Library was no exception. Dean of the Library Gregg Geary explained that Biola cut the library's budget by $400,00 dollars during the 2020-2021 school year. Entering the 2021-2022 school year Geary explained that Biola restored...