News 2023 La Sierra University

<p> Guitarist Jack Tone-Riordan will perform for Pierce Street Jazz on Sept. 28. (Photo: Angela Bennett) </p>

Zapara business school, Pierce Street series to celebrate school’s 10th anniversary

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Ten years ago this month, hundreds gathered at La Sierra University to celebrate the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art…

La Sierra University’s rankings jump again in U.S. News colleges guide

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University saw its placement climb across three categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges guide…

Statement on leadership changes at La Sierra University

Statement on leadership changes at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Effective Sunday, Sept. 17, La Sierra University President Joy Fehr resigned her duties as president of the university…

Statement from the La Sierra University Board of Trustees

Statement from the La Sierra University Board of Trustees

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University President Joy Fehr has resigned from her duties effective Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. 

<p> La Sierra University student and Edison Scholar Diane Marikit Tio, at her computer. (Photo courtesy of Diane Marikit Tio) </p>

Edison International again gives boost to STEM students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For the ninth consecutive year, energy conglomerate Edison International has provided grants to La Sierra University students,…

<p> A 2005 portrait of Gillian and Larry Geraty, La Sierra University's second president from 1993 - 2007. </p>

Biz school’s award gala to honor Geratys, seed endowment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University is launching an inaugural award this October that will seed a…

<p> Students exit the School of Education in early 2020 at La Sierra University. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra to launch 10 new academic programs this fall

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Moving forward into the next school year, La Sierra University will add at least 10 new academic degree programs to its…

<p> Third-year La Sierra University student Joseph Nyangweso dreamed of becoming an orthopedic trauma surgeon.  </p>

Passing of student Joseph Nyangweso draws reaction, support from hundreds

RIVERSIDE, Calif. --  On Thursday, Aug. 10, family members, teachers, friends, and community members gathered at Hole Memorial Auditorium to…

<p> Dr. Ivan Rouse in the physics lab with students at La Sierra University in 2014. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

Former longtime physics professor Ivan Rouse passes away

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University deeply regrets to announce the death of Ivan Rouse, esteemed physics professor for 39 years in the College…

<p> A portrait of Dr. Fritz Guy taken at La Sierra University in 2015. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra University’s founding president, beloved scholar Fritz Guy passes to his rest

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University is saddened to announce the passing of its founding president, Dr. Fritz Guy, who died yesterday morning,…

Criminal justice grad conquers extraordinary obstacle to receive diploma

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Earning a college degree is difficult for most, but some encounter unimaginable hurdles along their journey – such was the case…

Grads urged to impact with liberal arts skills, faith, hope

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Early on June 18, under a cool sky, La Sierra University together with hundreds of graduates’ family members and friends…