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La Sierra fosters relationships, builds awareness at 62nd GC Session

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Sixteen-year-old Rozharia Riley perused the La Sierra University exhibit booth at a St. Louis convention center on July 12 and…

La Sierra University student and Edison International STEM Scholar Diane Tio. (Courtesy of Diane Tio)

Edison International helps La Sierra STEM students move toward their goals

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Six La Sierra University students who are studying STEM subjects got a financial boost recently that will help spur them toward…

La Sierra University's Larry T. Geraty Administration building near the front of the campus. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra charts financial pathway, grows enrollment, sets strategy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s newly-approved multi-year budget calls for annual increases in academic years 2026 through 2028; goals…

MDiv graduate John Aitken III poses for a photo with divinity school faculty member Dr. John Webster on June 14. 

Divinity School Dean’s awardee Aitken pursues family pastoral tradition

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For John Aitken III it started in high school––a desire to do something more with his life than simply get through a workday. He…

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Former student association president, presidential awardee Provost reflects on La Sierra journey

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For Nyla Provost, the move from Georgia to La Sierra University to pursue her undergraduate degree was a significant step outside…

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President’s awardee Cao aims to instill hope through leadership Ph.D.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Vy Cao was born and raised in Vietnam within a family of limited resources. But despite the barriers, she pursued an education in…

La Sierra University student Michelle Siboro gives her testimony, during a Unity worship in April, of discovering and building a relationship with God by involvement in campus spiritual life activities. The event was organized by La Sierra's student association. (Photo courtesy of MIchelle Siboro)

Student Michelle Siboro finds faith, God connection, in campus spiritual life

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – She was raised a Seventh-day Adventist and followed the denomination’s faith traditions. But her heart wasn’t in it.

Triston and Tyler Broughton celebrate their MBAs in sports management during La Sierra University's commencement on June 15. (Photo: Jon Hwang)

Twin business grads shoot for sports management careers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – As they waited in the early morning light on June 15 for La Sierra University’s commencement ceremony to start, outfitted in dark…

Dr. Gordon Bietz served as an associated director of higher education for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists following his retirement as president of Southern Adventist University. (Photo courtesy of the North American Division)

Alumnus, former SAU president Bietz reflects on higher calling

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For more than 50 years, La Sierra University alumni Gordon Bietz and his wife, Cynthia, have served in church and educational…

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Palau’s president tells La Sierra’s graduates, trust God, make a difference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Commencement speaker Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., president of the Republic of Palau, stood before La Sierra University’s graduating…

Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau will deliver the commencement address on June 15. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Palau)

Palau’s president to deliver La Sierra graduation address, receive honorary doctorate

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On Sunday, June 15, around 380 graduates of La Sierra University will embark on the next phase of their life's journey with…

Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed performs for Pierce Street Jazz in May 2024. Background, Henry Franklin, bass. (Photo: La Sierra University)

Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed to lead Pierce Street Jazz performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed will return to La Sierra University’s Troesh Conference Center on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. for an…

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