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Biola University's Torrey Honors Institute Becomes Torrey Honors College
Honoring the work of Torrey Honors, Biola has updated the name of its honors program
September 30, 2020
Biola University’s Torrey Honors Institute has changed its name to Torrey Honors College in recognition of the program’s impact. In its 25-year...
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Biola University Kicks Off Fall Semester 2020 with Online Convocation
President Barry H. Corey reminds students of the strength that comes from enduring trials
September 18, 2020
More than 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students began their collegiate careers at Biola University on Monday, Aug. 31. With “Biola at Home”...
Academics, University News
U.S. News Ranks Biola in Top Tier of America’s Best National Universities
��Ƶ recognized on seven special recognition lists
September 14, 2020
Biola University has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...

May 08, 2026 —
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
April 16, 2026 —
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
April 13, 2026 —
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.