Biola University

06/03/2026

Big news for Biola University and Talbot School of Theology!

Biola University's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the acquisition of Phoenix Seminary. Pending all necessary authorizations, the seminary will become Talbot Seminary Phoenix, a new regional Arizona campus of Talbot School of Theology. We could not be more excited about the opportunity to expand Talbot's mission and serve students in Arizona and beyond.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-news/2026/biola-university-to-acquire-phoenix-seminary-expanding-talbot-school-of-theology-s-presence-in-the-southwest

06/02/2026

Biola students, our annual contest is BACK for 2026! 🦅

Incoming and current students, show us where your Biola gear takes you this summer for a chance to win a $500 Target gift card just in time for back-to-school shopping. Here’s how to enter:

1. Put on your favorite Biola gear
2. Take a photo wherever your summer takes you
3. Post it on your Instagram feed
4. Use the hashtag
5. Tag
6. Earn an additional entry by following and tagging three friends in the comments!

We’ve collected some of our favorite submissions from over the years to give you inspiration!

Enter anytime before Aug. 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PDT for your chance to win. Two winners will be selected at random and contacted via DM. Featured entries will be highlighted on Biola’s Instagram every week through August — so keep an eye out! 👀

(Must have a public profile to enter. Open to incoming deposited and continuing undergraduate students. Winners must fill out a W-9 to claim the prize. This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.)

05/29/2026

Great engineering education. Genuine faith formation. At Biola, you don't have to choose.

Nathan Griffin turned down a Division I swim offer to study engineering here because he wanted both. The School of Science, Technology and Health prepares students with real-world technical skills and a foundation that goes deeper than the lab!

Degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics and more. See what's possible at Biola. Fall 2026 applications are now open, so apply here: biola.io

05/22/2026

Your best decision ever starts here!

Fall 2026 applications are OPEN for undergraduate, graduate*, and online bachelor’s programs at Biola!

Apply now at the link in bio🦅

* Please visit biola.edu/grad to see what programs are currently accepting applications *

05/19/2026

Your Commencement photos are live! Both Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony albums are now available for you to view, share and download. Tag your favorite and encourage them in the comments below!

View the full album here or by clicking on our "Albums": https://bit.ly/4eRUmND

05/18/2026

"It's critical that our students learn both the technical skills and the relational, emotionally intelligent skill sets to lead across the different generation groups."

Jake Aguas, professor of management in the Crowell School of Business, shares his expertise on leading across generations — and how understanding what different generations value can help you lead with confidence and clarity. Your future in leadership starts here!

Apply now here: https://bit.ly/48jvR7Y

05/17/2026

“I leave here not just with a specific direction, but with a new understanding of what I want to center my life around.”

Kristy Lowe, graduating senior in Cinema and Media Arts and member of Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, Biola’s highest academic honor society, reflects on what her time at Biola taught her.

Coming to Biola from South Africa, Kristy has made a meaningful impact on our community and graduates with a strong foundation in Christ and a renewed sense of purpose.

At Biola, students are challenged to grow academically, spiritually and personally as they prepare to follow God’s calling on their lives. Apply now at the link in our bio!

05/14/2026

Break has officially begun ☀️ What are you up to while you're away from Biola? Let us know below! Also, don't forget to complete your summer 2026 enrollment on MyAccount by May 17!

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

You made it! We can’t stop thinking about last weekend! Congrats again to the Class of 2026. 🎓❤️

Tag and encourage a in the comments below!

05/10/2026

“People may recognize and award you for what you accomplish but true honor is given to those who are in relentless pursuit of the noble, that which is consistently and enduringly right. So, decide to live courageously, obediently and faithfully.” — Crawford Loritts

The Class of 2026 has officially been sent!

Tonight, Crowell School of Business, School of Education, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts and Talbot School of Theology closed out Biola’s Spring 2026 Commencement weekend — and we are excited to see how God uses each one of you as you live courageously, obediently and faithfully for the Lord. That’s the Biola difference. You are now ! Congratulations! ❤️🎓🦅

Thank you to Crawford Loritts for being our Commencement speaker for night two! And thank you to all family and friends who came to celebrate these amazing Biola grads!

Help us celebrate our grads in the comments below!

05/09/2026

It's day two of Biola Commencement! Tonight's 7 p.m. ceremony celebrates students from four schools — Crowell School of Business, School of Education, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts and Talbot School of Theology!

Doors open at 6 p.m. If you can't celebrate with us in person, join the live-stream on Biola's YouTube at 7 p.m. PST!

Livestream link: https://bit.ly/4tmdyq4

This ceremony honors graduates from the following schools:- Crowell School of Business- School of Education- Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts- Talbot Sch...

05/09/2026

“You have been blessed to be educated by an institution that loves the Bible. Now that you have received a biblically centered education, I challenge you to go out and live a biblically centered life in order that you might impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Steve Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby

Graduates — tonight, we watched you step into everything God has prepared for you, and we couldn’t be more proud!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 from Rosemead School of Psychology, School of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Science, Technology and Health — you are officially !

Thank you to every family and friend on Metzger Lawn tonight — your love and support made this night unforgettable! 🦅❤️🎓

Thank you to Commencement speaker Steve Green, Roman Collins and the Biola Gospel Choir, Shawna Stewart and the Biola Chorale, Biola Music’s Symphonic Winds Orchestra, and our incredible faculty and staff!

05/08/2026

It's day one of Commencement at Biola!

Tonight's 7 p.m. ceremony celebrates students from four schools — Rosemead School of Psychology, School of Fine Arts and Communication, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Science, Technology and Health!

Doors open at 6 p.m. If you can't celebrate with us in person, join the live-stream on Biola's YouTube at 7 p.m. PST!

Livestream link:

This ceremony honors Biola University's graduates from the following schools:- Rosemead School of Psychology - School of Fine Arts and Communication- School ...

05/08/2026

Tonight, the undergraduate Class of 2026 gathered for Baccalaureate, a special evening of worship, reflection and celebration as our students prepare for Commencement Weekend.

As one final moment together as a complete undergraduate community, students, families and friends paused to reflect on God’s faithfulness throughout the Biola journey. Graduates also participated in the tradition of ringing the Biola Bell as a testimony to all God has done during their time at Biola. 🔔🎓

During the service, President Barry Corey prayed a commissioning over the graduating class, saying in part: “May the Lord cause you to prosper as you go out into the world ... May the Lord grant you peace ... Go now into the world to love and serve the Lord with gladness and singleness of heart.”

To the parents, families and loved ones who have supported our students throughout their journey, thank you. On behalf of Biola, we are deeply grateful for your encouragement, prayers and faithful support.

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at Commencement this weekend!

05/08/2026

For the first time in university history, Biola University has received a $3.4 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The funding supports the BRIDGE Initiative, an interdisciplinary research project exploring how Christian beliefs shape engagement with genomic medicine. Led by Dr. Liz Hall with co-principal investigator Dr. Eu Gene Chin, the initiative brings together faculty across psychology, theology and health sciences to advance research at the intersection of faith and science.

“This grant matters because it positions [Biola for] truly interdisciplinary collaboration,” Hall said. “That kind of integration is rare, and it reflects the best of what a Christian university can offer.”

Learn more about the historic grant and the BRIDGE Initiative: https://bit.ly/3QVwuyM

05/07/2026

Biola University honored 42 students at the Spring 2026 Epsilon Kappa Epsilon (EKE) Induction Ceremony, recognizing graduates who exemplify scholarship, Christian character, leadership and service.

As Biola’s highest undergraduate honor society, EKE membership is limited to the top 5% of the graduating class. The Spring 2026 inductees represent academic programs across Biola’s schools, including business, theology, psychology, education, science, cinema and the arts.

We celebrate these students for the ways they lead with excellence and faithfully represent Christ and Biola University in their academic and professional pursuits!

05/07/2026

Tonight, Biola University celebrated 42 students during the Spring 2026 Epsilon Kappa Epsilon (EKE) Induction Ceremony! 🎓

As Biola’s highest undergraduate honor society, EKE recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional scholarship, Christian character, leadership and service. This year’s inductees represent programs across the Crowell School of Business, Talbot School of Theology, School of Science, Technology and Health, Rosemead School of Psychology, School of Education, School of Fine Arts and Communication, Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, and School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

We are grateful for the ways these students faithfully represent Christ and Biola University through their leadership, academic excellence and commitment to serving others.

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 inductees! 👏

05/06/2026

Kyah Kang, a graduating senior in music therapy and biology at Biola University, reflects on a holistic educational experience spanning the sciences, music and Torrey Honors College.

Kyah is also a member of Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, Biola’s honor society for baccalaureate graduates. Students with a GPA of at least 3.75 and 60 or more units at Biola are invited to apply, with final inductees selected by a faculty committee based on scholarship, Christian character, leadership and service. Selection is limited to the top 5% of the graduating class.

Kyah now graduates this weekend with not only academic preparation but a faith shaped by her time at Biola.

Want to start your journey at Biola? The door is still open to apply to Biola for fall 2026! Apply here: https://bit.ly/48jvR7Y

05/05/2026

With Commencement Week beginning on May 4, we’re bringing back this memorable moment of President Barry Corey celebrating with our graduates.

We look forward to honoring the Class of 2026 this weekend! 🎓

Ceremony A - Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Ceremony B - Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Here is the livestream link for both ceremonies: https://bit.ly/4w6KN3q

05/04/2026

It’s a meaningful week for Biola’s nursing community!

As we celebrate National Nurses Week 2026 during Commencement week at Biola, we’re also celebrating the hard work, compassion and calling of our nursing students and graduates. Your commitment to caring for others reflects the kind of Christ-centered leadership the world needs.

Thinking about what’s next? Apply by May 6 to be considered for a $5,000 scholarship for Biola’s new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Join a community committed to ethical, compassionate care and preparing nurses to lead with wisdom, skill and purpose.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4ddtVRv

05/03/2026

Dianna Smiley, a 2003 Biola alumna, is the founder and director of Generation Her, a nonprofit serving young moms ages 13–25 through parenting programs, life skills classes, mentorship, a resource center, and monthly essentials like diapers and baby items.

Since launching in 2009, Generation Her has served more than 3,500 young moms and impacted over 7,000 lives.

Watch as she shares the heart behind her mission — and how her time at Biola helped prepare her for it!

05/03/2026

Biola is because it’s a place to grow — academically, spiritually and in community.

As our graduating seniors look back, they’re sharing advice for those just beginning their journey — from building meaningful friendships to embracing every opportunity to learn, lead and live out your calling. 🎓

Your time here will shape more than your future. It will shape who you become.

What advice would you give an incoming Biolan? Drop it below 👇

04/30/2026

Last weekend, seniors marked the beginning of their final week of classes at Biola University with a campout on Metzger Lawn — following Singspiration, a time of campus wide worship. The evening was filled with s’mores, community and reflection in a place that has shaped so much of their journey.

Led by students, the night created space to celebrate the friendships and memories that have defined their time at Biola.

“I’m walking away feeling thankful for the transformative friendships I’ve made at Biola and the formative memories I’ve had in this place!” — Lindsay Comer, worship arts major and graduating senior

We are looking forward to celebrating all of our at Biola Commencement 2026 on May 8 and 9!

04/29/2026

"I moved from simply gathering information, to pursuing wisdom, learning how to engage with difficult questions with humility and courage."

Alumna Ruth Kinyua is a double graduate of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, earning a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics and a Master of Arts in Theology. She now serves as director of Biola Learn, applying her training to equip Biola students around the world through accessible theological education.

Through programs like the Christian Apologetics Certificate and the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics, Talbot equips students to thoughtfully engage life’s most important questions with truth, courage and humility.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4mEsgXV

Apply to Biola by May 1 to begin your journey at Talbot in fall 2026, or apply now to Talbot School of Theology graduate programs by July 1!