News 2022 La Sierra University

Three current, former La Sierra faculty receive prestigious Weniger awards

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Colloquially referred to as the Adventist Oscars, the awards ceremony in late February measured up to expectations when it…

<p> Freshman Digital Media & Visual Effects major Kyliegh Sanchez poses with a magazine she designed in a photography class. (Photo courtesy of Kyliegh Sanchez) </p>

New digital media degrees target growing markets

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For La Sierra University freshman Kyleigh Sanchez, the slate of new degree programs this school year represented an opportunity…

Statement on the Crisis in Ukraine

Statement on the Crisis in Ukraine

We are horrified today by the images and headlines describing current events in Ukraine. We hoped and prayed for a diplomatic solution, but with…

<p> The white domed Barnard Observatory is situated behind the Visual Art Center on the slope of Mount Two Bit. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

Campaign raises more than $500k for education programs, projects

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The announcement arrived in late January and it was good news – La Sierra University had exceeded its December Giving Day and…

<p> Installation art in the form of donuts as part of artist Eunkang Koh's exhibit, "I am dreaming of ..." (Images courtesy Eunkang Koh) </p>

Prints, installation exhibit to examine social media impacts

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An art professor from the University of Nevada, Reno will display her wide-ranging talents at Brandstater Gallery in a solo…

La Sierra University marks progress, recalls God’s grace as 100th year celebrations commence

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Under cool, cloudy skies that eventually gave way to the sun, roughly 250 La Sierra University alumni, current and former…

<p> Violinist Grace Park, winner of the 2018 Naumburg International Violin Competition and recent performer at Carnegie Hall. (Photo: Jon Kim) </p>

Hanson-Koobs series artists to present Mozart, Dvorak

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s professional artist series, the Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series, will start off the new year with a…

<p> Dr. Raejin Lee, Director of Vocal Studies at La Sierra University and director of the music department's opera and musical productions. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Music department to stage satirical operetta, “Die Fledermaus”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – This weekend, the opera program at La Sierra University will present a beloved 19th century satirical operetta, “Die…

<p> Lawrence Steven Dorsey III poses for photos at La Sierra University for his role as president of the student association. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

Taking God’s lead: Student association president’s unexpected pathway

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Unexpected opportunities can turn best-laid plans around. For La Sierra University’s student association president, a chance to…

Fulbright Fellow, archaeology scholar to give inaugural series lecture on Jordan’s contributions

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Center for Near Eastern Archaeology is rolling out a new public lecture series with an inaugural talk…

La Sierra University to launch 100th anniversary events with new sculpture dedication

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s remarkable and arduous beginnings in 1922 and its metamorphic growth over the ensuing century will be…

<p> Gary Brewer's "Chimeric Universe," oil on canvas. </p>

Brandstater Gallery starts new year with duo-artist painting exhibit

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The first exhibit of the new year at Brandstater Gallery will feature paintings by two artists whose work expresses, through…