LA MIRADA — Approximately 1,700 students were named to the Biola University Dean’s List in fall 2025. Students are placed on the dean’s list with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.
The following local residents were named to the dean’s list:
Caleb Galindo of Imperial, majoring in engineering physicsRicardo Tirado of Calipatria, majoring in art
“Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies. This honor signifies hard work, engagement and investment in scholarship,” said Dr. Tamara Anderson, senior associate provost. “These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom but in the workplace and in students’ personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement and look forward to their future accomplishments.”
Biola celebrated its 118th anniversary since its founding in 1908 on Feb. 25, 2026. The university reported its largest incoming class of undergraduate and graduate students since 2019. The Division of Technology received the largest gift in the history of Biola, securing more than $40 million for student scholarships, state-of-the-art engineering facilities and other initiatives. The Talbot School of Theology received a $10 million Lilly Endowment grant to help establish Talbot Embedded, an expansion of Biola’s Bible courses to locations across the country.
Founded in 1908, Biola University is committed to biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for Jesus Christ. With more than 5,000 students at its Southern California campus and around the world, Biola’s eight schools offer more than 250 academic programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Recognized as a comprehensive Christian university and ranked among the Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Biola offers students a premier educational and co-curricular experience. For more information, visit biola.edu or call 562-777-4061.