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Biola Alumnus Joins Deloitte’s Consulting Staff
Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) will join as senior consultant
January 19, 2023
Alumnus Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) has been hired by Deloitte’s consulting practices to join their team as a senior consultant. While at Biola, Hormel...
Faculty Highlights
Templeton Grant Awarded to Biola Staff
Dr. Leslie Wickman secured a grant for Women in science and humanities
January 18, 2023
��ݮ��Ƶ’s Corporate Affiliates Program Director — Dr. Leslie Wickman — was awarded a $234,751 Templeton planning grant in September....
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��ݮ��Ƶ Celebrates the Class of 2022 at the Last Fall Commencement
Hollywood producer Karen Covell addressed graduates with wisdom on following God’s dreams
December 21, 2022
Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage at ��ݮ��Ƶ’s commencement ceremonies last week. The ceremonies marked the very last commencement...

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.