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New student IGNITE, Blessing Service activities launch new school year

RIVERSIDE, Calif. --- Over three days in September freshmen and new students gathered at La Sierra University the week before fall quarter classes…

<p> Saxophonist and flutist Javier Vergara (credit: courtesy of Javier Vergara) and bassist Henry Franklin, series co-founder (credit: courtesy of Henry Franklin). </p>

L.A. saxophonist Vergara returns to Troesh for performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Los Angeles-based saxophonist and flutist Javier Vergara will perform at the Zapara School of Business Troesh Conference Center…

<p> Akhilesh Srivastava, project head of the World Economic Forum’s Road Safety 2.0 program and International Road Federation road safety ambassador will speak at Troesh Conference Center. (Photo courtesy of Akhilesh Srivastava) </p>

World Economic Forum project leader to give lecture on digital transformation impacts in India

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A consultant to the government of India and the head of a major road safety and technology project of the World Economic Forum…

<p> Dr. Everett Worthington, Jr. will present a lecture on the science of forgiveness. </p>

Virginia Commonwealth scholar to lecture on science of forgiveness

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On Tuesday, Oct. 18, noted scholar Everett Worthington, Jr., a Virginia Commonwealth University professor emeritus, will present…

<p> Giselle Arroyo at Loma Linda University in August with a scientific poster presenting her research pertaining to Covid-19 measurement methods. She worked and studied in a lab for eight weeks at LLU's School of Public Health as part of the La Sierra University Summer Research Experience in collaboration with LLU.  </p>

La Sierra Summer Research Experience, LLU partnership hones students’ career paths

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Moreno Valley College student Giselle Arroyo was nervous at first about giving a public presentation on her research involving…

Oregon artist Burkheimer brings installation exhibit to Brandstater

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- An Oregon-based sculptor whose work has appeared in shows around the country will present a two-month solo exhibit beginning in…

Addy Awards offer multiple benefits for La Sierra A+D students

La Sierra lands record awards at American Advertising Federation event

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- When Bethsy Carballo entered the American Advertising…

<p> Image of a glass lantern slide depicting female students in a domestic science class learning to cook at Southern California Junior College, a La Sierra University predecessor institution. Taken between 1927 and the early 1930s. (Courtesy: La Sierra University Library Special Collections) </p>

La Sierra University to celebrate 100 years with convention center gala

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On Mon., Oct. 3, 2022, 100 years to the day that its first classes commenced, La Sierra University will celebrate a century of…

La Sierra 8th in West for social mobility, moves up U.S. News Best Colleges guide

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University moved upward in three categories in best colleges rankings published today by U.S. News & World Report,…

<p> Students in chemistry classroom in 2016 work on lab projects. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra students receive $15k STEM scholarships from energy conglomerate

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Six students enrolled in computer science and chemistry programs received a leg up on tuition costs during their last quarter of…

Biology undergrads land paper in prestigious international journal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was a significant achievement for undergraduates and capped three years of work – a scientific paper by two La Sierra…

<p> Students Sashiere Stewart, left, and Nikki Godfrey work at the 'Umayri site in 2014. </p>

CNEA celebrates 10 years, plans archaeology weekend spotlighting Egypt’s pharaohs

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It opened July 1, 2012, the realization of long-held dreams to merge scattered offices and classrooms into a space dedicated to…