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<p> Brian Wright, La Sierra University alumnus and general manager of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs speaks during a student colloquium at the Zapara School of Business in January 2023. </p>

La Sierra University to honor Spurs GM Brian Wright with jersey retirement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Next month, La Sierra University and its athletics department will honor an alumnus whose merits on the university Golden…

<p> John Milbank, one of the world's foremost theologians and theological ethicists will present the 2024 Charles and Marta Teel Lecture in Christian Ethics, live from Great Britian on Dec. 8 at the Zapara School of Business building. (Photo:&nbsp;Jwh&nbsp;at&nbsp;Wikipedia Luxembourg,&nbsp;Creative Commons&nbsp;Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Luxembourg) </p>

Theologian Milbank to deliver 2024 Teel Lecture

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Renowned theologian and theological ethicist John Milbank will deliver the 2024 Charles and Marta Teel Lecture in Christian…

<p> The Monastery, Petra, Jordan, by&nbsp;Diego Delso,&nbsp;delso.photo, License&nbsp;CC BY-SA. (Wikipedia Commons) </p>

Archaeology Discovery Weekend to feature Jordan’s Petra, scholars, family activities

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Jordan’s ancient city of Petra is one of the world’s best known archaeological sites and has been featured in Hollywood movies.…

<p> Dr. Christon Arthur, La Sierra's sixth president since its inception as a university, will celebrate an official inauguration on May 20, 2025. </p>

La Sierra to celebrate presidency of Dr. Christon Arthur with a year of inaugural events

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Beginning this fall quarter, La Sierra University will embark on a year-long celebration of the arrival of its sixth president,…

In first address, President Arthur offers students safe harbor to seek God’s plans

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On September 24, La Sierra University’s academic year officially got underway with a convocation service at the La Sierra…

<p> Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Riverside has spearheaded multiple sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Rafael Guzman) </p>

La Sierra University presents second sustainability talk, ‘Ask the Experts’

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Following the success of its inaugural event, La Sierra University’s Sustainability Speaker Series returns this November with…

<p> Congressman Mark Takano, left, and La Sierra University President Christon Arthur. (Photo: Kevin Speyer) </p>

University’s $7.5 mil collaborative grant will fast track students into grad degrees, careers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On October 18, La Sierra University and president Christon Arthur celebrated the university's receipt of a $1.5 million federal…

<p> La Sierra University computer science major and Edison STEM Scholarship recipient Joseph Diaz shown at Silver Beach, St. Joseph, Mich. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Diaz) </p>

Six La Sierra students’ education gets boost with $15k from energy giant

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Computer science major Joseph Diaz dreams of developing educational games in his future career -- a recent scholarship from…

President charts roadmap for growth, culture shift during academic year kickoff

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In a first address to staff and faculty during September’s annual colloquia, La Sierra University President Christon Arthur, 11…

<p> Tenor Russell Thomas will perform at La Sierra University on Oct. 19. (Photo: Fay Fox) </p>

Wang concert series to present renowned tenor Russell Thomas at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Russell Thomas, critically acclaimed tenor and artist-in-residence with the Los Angeles Opera will give a recital with pianist…

<p> Dr. Anjali Sharma&nbsp;joins La Sierra as an assistant professor after completing her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Florida A&amp;M University. </p>

La Sierra University’s Sustainability Studies Program expands with new faculty

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University has taken its new Sustainability Studies Program to the next level with the addition of two faculty…

<p> La Sierra University tied for No. 43 out of 118 schools within the Best Regional Universities West category of the U.S. News &amp; World Report 2025 Best Colleges guide. </p>

La Sierra No. 4 for Social Mobility, climbs in Best Value in U.S. News rankings

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University maintained its robust status in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 24 by U.S. News & World…

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