Source: Biola Internal Communications

Robert Harp, Executive Director of Biola University's newly formed Office of Innovation, champion of Biola's annual Startup Competition and beloved professor at Crowell School of Business, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 17, university leaders announced Friday. The beloved administrator and leader, who devoted his career to business as ministry through building relationships with local and global partners, was 61. He shared his passion for the impact Biola students can make in business and entrepreneurship for the past five years.

The Biola community is grieving the loss of Harp whose passion for business and ministry was only outmatched by his kind and friendly demeanor.

Harp worked with many Kingdom-oriented organizations, pushing forward the mission to integrate faith and business. He cared deeply for Biola students and was a champion for entrepreneurs. He was integral in the launch and facilitation of Biola's Startup Competition, advanced Crowell's partnership with Praxis Academy, and was known as a good listener whether you met him as an entrepreneur at one of Crowell's Fireside Chats or stopped by his office as a student or colleague.

Read the full article at Biola University, Inc.