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How Alumna Brittany Prentiss Uses Her Mathematics Degree
Alumna Brittany Prentiss (M.A. ’20) shares how Biola shaped her career as a teacher
June 06, 2023
��ݮ��Ƶ alumna Brittany Prentiss (B.A. ’08, M.A. ’20) started using her degree immediately after graduating in 2008 as a mathematics...
School of Science, Technology and Health
School of Science, Technology and Health Establishes Endowed Chair Position
New Division of Technology to elevate Biola as leader in technological education
May 31, 2023
The fields of computer science, engineering, math and robotics are growing exponentially in today’s rapidly evolving technological world. According...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies, University News
Biola to Revitalize the Academic Programs under the Cook School of Intercultural Studies and Close the Cook School
The programs will be relocated to other schools or entities within Biola
May 26, 2023
After more than 10 years of enrollment challenges, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies will close after the 2023-2024 academic year and the...

June 18, 2025 —
This Relevant Magazine article discusses how mission work and the Great Commission has changed over the years, with the center of Christianity growing and moving, primarily to the Global South. A former Biola professor is quoted throughout the story.
June 13, 2025 —
This Christianity Today article, written by Nate Bell, film history professor in the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts, explores the enduring popularity of Jesus as a cinematic figure, spotlighting the upcoming wave of Christ-centered films and tracing their lineage back to the 1927 silent film "The King of Kings," which helped define the visual portrayal of Jesus in film. The film was recently re-released on Blu-Ray. The film’s artistry—marked by bold visual storytelling and reverent imagery—offers modern audiences a renewed opportunity to reflect on how cinema has shaped perceptions of Jesus.
June 09, 2025 —
Alumnus and former Biola baseball player, RobertAnthony Cruz, known as Coach Rac to his 20 million-plus social media followers, is one of the high-spirited members of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. In this Orange County Register article, Cruz is highlighted for the unique experience he is able to give fans while playing for the Bananas, noting the recent experience the team had in selling out two nights at Angels Stadium in Anaheim.