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Biola University receives $40 million towards advancing tech education

Biola University received an anonymous $40 million donation that will be dedicated to expanding tech and engineering programs.

Thomas Rahkola, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2025

Biola University received a $40 million donation made possible by a Silicon Valley executive to advance tech education programs. The funds will go towards building two new engineering garages and laboratories, establishing endowed professorships and student scholarships, equipment, research partnerships...

School of Science, Technology and Health says farewell to dean Paul Ferguson

As the semester comes to a close, the school begins its search for new leadership.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • May 2, 2019

When dean of Science, Technology and Health Paul Ferguson joined Biola in 2016, the School of Science, Technology and Health was nonexistent and the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health was just a plot of land. Under Ferguson’s direction, both projects have become a home to...

$2.5 million donation funds science school’s first endowed chair

The School of Science, Technology and Health shows growth with generous endowment.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • January 30, 2019

In a major victory for Biola’s STEM programs, the School of Science, Technology and Health has been granted its first fully endowed chair thanks to a $2.5 million private donation. Following the completion of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health, the school has gained...

Music conservatory outgrows building

With current buildings struggling to suit student needs, the master plan shows future options for building.

Melissa Hedrick, Writer • April 6, 2016

With current buildings struggling to suit student needs, the master plan shows future options for building.