Ashley Shafer to be Inducted into Biola University's Honors Society

2011 Dec 8

This fall, Ashley Shafer from Temecula, was honored with membership into Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, Biola's honors society. The honors society is invitation only, with students being selected by their departmental faculty. After selections are made, a committee reviews the candidates and makes the final decision of induction. Students selected by the committee are then invited to apply for this honor by the Dean's office. To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, as well as meeting the qualifications of service toward their community.

Sixteen students to be inducted into Biola's honors society for the Fall 2011 Commencement. Membership is limited to no more than 7% of the graduating class. Students who have received this honor will be given special cords to be worn on Dec. 16 with their graduation gowns.

Biola University, an "Up and Coming" university according to U.S. News & Word Report, is a private Christian university located in Southern California on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties in the city of La Mirada. For more than 100 years, Biola has remained committed to its biblical foundation, integrating biblical principles with every academic program. U.S. News recognizes Biola as a "National University," which is considered the "major leagues" of higher education. In addition to its focus on intentional spiritual development and career preparation, Biola offers a unique academic environment where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians. With the highest enrollment in Biola's history of 6,250 students, the school offers 145 academic programs in six schools and degrees ranging from B.A. to Ph.D. For more information, visit www.biola.edu or call (562) 777 – 4061.