News 2021 La Sierra University

<p> The La Sierra University Golden Eagles Women's Soccer team poses with their Cal Pac Conference Championship trophy on April 11. (Photos: Adrian Wilson) </p>

From a pandemic’s grip, champions emerge: How La Sierra’s athletics program thrived in the face of Covid-19

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Excitement exploded on the field and ricocheted almost immediately around social media on April 11 –- the La Sierra University…

La Sierra University and church roll out Covid-19 vaccination clinics

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University and the La Sierra University Church, in collaboration with Riverside County Public Health, will provide…

<p> Orion Weiss, concert pianist, has performed with the major American orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic. </p>

Hanson-Koobs virtual performance presents Elgar Piano Quintet

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series will present a free virtual performance by five distinguished…

<p> La Sierra University student Lynette Pingah, left, of Papua New Guinea is with Heidi Weiss-Krumm, director of the Office of International Student Services. </p>

Textbooks or groceries: University food ministry alleviates tough choices

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Each Wednesday morning political economy major and South African student Iman ‘Chipo’ Matongo, wearing the requisite face mask,…

<p> Health sciences and pre-medical major Benae Anderson participates in a recent COVID-19 screening using the saliva-based method provided by La Sierra University's virology lab. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Two-part COVID-19 screening forms effective stop-gap at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The process is simple – check in and walk to an orange cone for distancing; use the provided straw and tube to collect the…

Unintended odyssey: History prof’s dissertation discovery leads to major book deal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It started with a mistake. Alicia Gutierrez-Romine arrived at the California State Archives in May 2015 to research her…

<p> David Baron, award-winning author, former enrivonrment correspondent for NPR. (Photo courtesy of David Baron) </p>

Former NPR journalist, award-winning author to give Earth Day presentation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s departments of English and biology will co-host a virtual Earth Day event featuring a live, interactive…

Statement on Asian Community Attacks

Dear La Sierra University Community:  Over the past year, the media has reported a spike in verbal and physical attacks against members of the…

Pre-Medical Society’s Guatemala mission trip goes virtual

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The task facing La Sierra University’s Pre-Medical Society last fall was daunting – take an annual mission trip to Guatemala…

Pivotal octopus, ocean acidity study attracts international media

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The collaborative work of scientists at La Sierra University and Walla Walla University has widened the scientific window into…

<p> Mark Rubin, left, and Pam Rubin in 2010. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra mourns passing of Riverside developer and philanthropist Mark Rubin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University community was saddened this week to learn of the passing of longtime Riverside advocate and property…

Title V STEM program aims to move needle on student success

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A federal grant program aimed at addressing inequities in STEM education is under implementation at La Sierra University, which…