Biola UniversityCategory: Alumni
Herzog Foundation Recognizes Biola History Alumna as Christian Teacher of the Year
Emily Zybach (Anderson, B.A. ’11) has been teaching high school history for 14 years
Alumnus Fulfilling the Great Commission in Japan
Stephen Croft (B.A. ’14) teaches English in one of the least-reached districts in Japan
Political Science Alumnus Argues Case Before Florida Supreme Court
Jason Muehlhoff (B.A. ’16) serves as the Chief Deputy Solicitor General for the State of Florida
Emmy Award-Winning Alumna Candace Camarena (Guereque, B.A. ’16) Brings Innovation and Faith to CBS Los Angeles Studio
Camarena did not let being a student deter her from chasing after real-world experience in finding and telling stories
Alumni Mehki Key (B.A. ’22) and RobertAnthony Cruz (B.A. ’21), Savannah Bananas Player, Take Sandlot Revival Worship Nights National
Key’s degree in worship arts from Biola propelled him into leading worship across the United States
Alumnae Reflect on Over 50 Years of Friendship Established at Biola
Mary Brown (B.A. ’67), Charlene Cedarwall (B.S. ’67) and Pam Reid (B.S. ’67) all live in different places yet are connected by their long-lasting friendship
Alumna Dianna Smiley (B.A. ’03) is Transforming the Teen Pregnancy Narrative
Smiley’s nonprofit organization, Generation Her, provides resources for teen mothers in the Los Angeles and Orange County communities
Three Mid-America Emmy Awards Adorn Shelves of Alumnus Kevin Christensen (B.S. ’06)
With a computer science background, Christensen makes films featuring businesses and nonprofit organizations
Biola Gospel Choir Celebrating its 40th Anniversary All Year
Founded in 1985, the Gospel Choir has been filled by hundreds of Biola student voices over the years
Biola University Alumnae Twins Take Animation Industry by Storm at DreamWorks and Colossul Studios
Alumnae Hope (BFA ’25) and Heather (B.A. ’25) Hemsley gained experience in software training, writing and everything in between through internships at animation studios
Student Film “Halfway” Nominated for College Television Emmy Award
Directed by Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Markus Kashouh (B.A. ’25) and produced by alumna Ariana Molina (B.A. ’25), the film explores reconciliation and forgiveness
Spearheaded by Biola Alumnus, Disney Short Film Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award
Tim Pennoyer (B.A. ’07) and his team conceptualized the Disney holiday commercial “The Boy and The Octopus,” earning a nomination in the Primetime Emmy Award category for Best Commercial
Alumnus Found Intellectually and Spiritually Rich Guidance in Talbot’s Christian Apologetics Program
Micah Sweeney (M.A. ’18) now uses his degree in the classroom and therapy clinic
70 Years Later, Biola Honors Two Alumni Linked to Jim Elliot’s Martyrdom
Alumni Ed McCully (’52) and Olive Fleming Liefeld (Ainslie, ’54) were students in the Biola School of Missionary Medicine in the 1950s
Paralympian Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold at World Championships
The competition brought together more than 600 top Para athletes from 60 nations
Ceramics Professor and Alumna Finds Biblical Truths on the Pottery Wheel
Laura Brand (B.S. ’02) is passionate about both teaching students and creating art that reflects her character
Two Biola Student Films to Premiere on PBS SoCal Fine Cut Festival of Films
Fantasy film “Nod” and action film “Roman Candle: A Love Story” were created by Biola film and art students
From Filmmaker to Matcha Connoisseur, Alumnus Says Biola Equipped Him to Step Into Callings With Courage
Alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) created the matcha tea brand, CHUH Matcha, alongside his wife, Chloe
On and Off the Basketball Court, MBA Alumnus Pursues Excellence at Biola University and Abroad
Myja White (MBA ’25) completed his MBA degree at the Crowell School of Business while playing professional basketball in Albania
More than $3.9 Million Given to the Biola Fund
Celebrating a long legacy of generosity at Biola University
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumnus Releases Pixel-Art Style Video Game
Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) worked alongside a music composer, a sound designer and a programmer to make his vision of the game Taria & Como come to life
Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink
Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family
The Pixar Plan: Alumna Hannah Chu’s (B.A. ’15) Road to the Animation Studio
Chu credits the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for teaching her both technical film and interpersonal skills
Biola Alumnus Plays Integral Role in Building Aircraft
Cory Cress’ (’07) career in aerospace has given him an appreciation for the meticulous nature of airplane production and also for the values instilled in him during his time at Biola
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Debut New Film in Hollywood
Alumni Chris Hartwell (’09) and Josh Sikora (’06) used the skills they learned at Biola to create the dramatic film “Do No Harm”
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