Posts by Sarah Dougher

Sarah Dougher

Sarah Dougher, a ���պ��� journalism alumna (’21), serves as the university’s media relations specialist. Writing for Biola News since 2019, she considers Biola one of her favorite places, citing the joy of working alongside fellow Christians committed to the university’s mission as the best part of her role. Sarah is a big fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the color pink.

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  Nursing Alumna in Israel to Help Provide Lifesaving Healthcare to Children

  Bethany Harper (’20) is working with the nonprofit Shevet Achim to serve children from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Northern Iraq and Syria

  Sarah Dougher — February 20, 2024

  The dire situation in Gaza and the West Bank is rightfully in the spotlight, but for ���պ��� alumna, Bethany Harper (’20), her eyes were...

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  Biola Welcomes Back Alumnus Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address

  With over 130 million social media followers, King enchants global audiences with his “magical” video content

  Sarah Dougher — February 19, 2024

  Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver ���պ���’s Spring 2024 commencement address at...

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  ���պ��� Installs Dr. Ed Stetzer as Dean of Talbot School of Theology

  “Pray we make much of Jesus today.”

  Sarah Dougher — February 13, 2024

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, Dr. Ed Stetzer was formally inaugurated as the seventh dean of Talbot School of Theology at ���պ���. For the...

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  Social Media Mogul Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address at Alma Mater, ���պ���

  Sarah Dougher — February 12, 2024

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver ���պ���’s Spring 2024...

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  ���պ��� to Host LA County Fire Department Personnel Training

  Sarah Dougher — January 29, 2024

  With the imminent demolition of some older buildings on ���պ���’s campus, The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) is presented with...

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  Biola Students Turning Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning

  Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Forty-nine ���պ��� students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around...

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  Biola Students Turn Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning

  Students lead the way in building leadership skills by talking politics with a stranger

  Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024

  Forty-nine ���պ��� students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around civil discourse....

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  Biola to Welcome New Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing

  Sarah Dougher — January 11, 2024

  ���պ��� is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Harrison as the new Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing....

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  Biola in Top Six NCAA DII Schools to Receive Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence

  The recognition is awarded to only 44 Division II schools that have achieved an academic success rate of 90% or higher

  Sarah Dougher — December 20, 2023

  ���պ��� is one of the top six NCAA Division II schools to earn the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, earning a 98% in Academic...

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  ���պ��� Professors Develop Orphan Gene-Finding Search Engine: De Novo Gene Discoveries

  Sarah Dougher — November 16, 2023

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A newly developed search engine — ORFanID — makes identifying orphan genes more accessible than ever to life scientists,...

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  Biola to Close Undergraduate Intercultural Studies Program and Move Graduate Programs under Talbot School of Theology

  Sarah Dougher — November 15, 2023

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In response to declining enrollment in its courses, ���պ��� has decided to close the B.A. in Intercultural Studies...

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  Biola Launches Mental Health and the Church Initiative

  Dr. Chris Adams’ research is helping serve the initiative with mental health resources for clergy members

  Sarah Dougher — October 23, 2023

  ���պ���’s Rosemead School of Psychology launched a Mental Health and the Church Initiative this year to address how the enduring mental...

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  Biola Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Since the Pandemic

  Bold faith for a bright future: Biola aims to prepare the next generation of leaders

  Sarah Dougher — September 22, 2023

  ���պ��� welcomed its largest incoming class this fall since the pandemic, surpassing enrollment goals. Over 5,000 students are enrolled at...

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  U.S. News Names ���պ��� a 2024 Best National University

  Biola is recognized on three special recognition lists including Best Undergraduate Teaching and Best Undergraduate Psychology programs

  Sarah Dougher, Jenna Loumagne — September 18, 2023

  ���պ��� is one of America’s top universities, according to U.S. News and World Report , landing in the top tier of “Best National...

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  ���պ��� to Welcome First-Year Students Concierge Style

  Sarah Dougher — August 22, 2023

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — To ease move-in stress for new ���պ��� students, the college is implementing a new style of welcoming incoming...

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  President Barry H. Corey to Receive Esteemed Campus Safety Award

  Corey will be the first ever college president to receive the president’s award from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators

  Sarah Dougher — June 28, 2023

  Dr. Barry H. Corey, President of ���պ���, will be awarded the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)...

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  Biola Campus Media Publications Awarded Two First Prize Recognitions

  The Point Magazine and The Chimes won multiple awards for 2022 editions

  Sarah Dougher — June 23, 2023

  Two of ���պ���’s student media outlets — The Point Magazine and The Chimes newspaper — received awards from the California College Media...

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  B.S. in Robotics Degree to Equip Students with Hands-On Training

  School of Science, Technology and Health to launch new program in Fall 2023

  Sarah Dougher — June 13, 2023

  Robotic contraptions in daily life often go unnoticed. It is easy to forget that a pool sweep or an automatic, cordless vacuum are actually robots...

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  School of Science, Technology and Health Establishes Endowed Chair Position

  New Division of Technology to elevate Biola as leader in technological education

  Sarah Dougher — May 31, 2023

  The fields of computer science, engineering, math and robotics are growing exponentially in today’s rapidly evolving technological world. According...

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  ���պ��� Celebrates Class of 2023 Graduates

  YouVersion Bible App Founder Bobby Gruenewald delivered the keynote address

  Sarah Dougher — May 10, 2023

  Unusually chilly La Mirada May evenings did not deter 840 ���պ��� graduates from enthusiastically crossing the stage to receive their...

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  Dr. Robert P. George Honored with the Ninth Annual Chuck W. Colson Award

  George’s dedication to his faith throughout his life and work was honored during the award ceremony

  Sarah Dougher — April 18, 2023

  Today, ���պ��� awarded Dr. Robert “Robby” P. George with the honor of the ninth annual Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award....

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  Dr. Matthew J. Hall Formally Installed as ���պ��� Provost and Senior Vice President

  Hall addressed the Biola community about how now is a thrilling time to be a Christian

  Sarah Dougher, Charlotte McKinley — March 08, 2023

  “If you haven’t noticed, these are especially perilous times for Christian higher education,” said Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Provost and Senior Vice...

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  Active Shooter Training Drill to Happen at ���պ���

  Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — ���պ��� is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...

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  Biola Alumnus Leads Long Beach Rescue Mission

  Jeff Levine (B.A. ’13) is using his Bible, Theology and Ministry degree to serve the Long Beach community

  Sarah Dougher — November 22, 2022

  Some callings seem to be magnetic. After 12 years of service as a chaplain and program director at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Jeff Levine (B.A....

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  Research Explores Healing Power in Gratitude to God

  Sarah Dougher — November 07, 2022

  LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Why is gratitude, and gratitude to God specifically, vital for flourishing and resilience in a changing and challenging world?...