News 2014 - La Sierra University

Dr. Frank Jobe (center) received the La Sierra Alumnus of the Year Award in April 2013, surrounded by his family.

La Sierra mourns passing of alum, sports medicine great Dr. Frank Jobe

It is with sadness that the La Sierra University community received the news of the passing of one of its beloved alums, Dr. Frank Jobe.

La Sierra students Caitlin Cuenca and Andrew Pedersen with Syrian refugee children in Jordan.

University’s student leaders seek aid for Syrian refugees

La Sierra University students Caitlin Cuenca and Andrew Pedersen had witnessed extreme poverty and disease during aid missions to other countries. But…

(Photo courtesy of Dr. Lee Grismer) A new species of rock gecko in Peninsular Malaysia whose home was saved from excavation.

Rock gecko faces down Singapore cement company

A two-inch-long rock gecko, darkly mottled in browns, greens and yellows crawled peacefully along limestone cliffs in the jungles of Malaysia last…

(Photo by Natan Vigna) The La Sierra University Wind Ensemble under direction of Dr. Ken Narducci

Wind Ensemble to perform unique “Anniversaries” concert

A work with recorded soundscape, an anime video composition and a piece recognizing a famed Trans-Antarctic expedition – the La Sierra University Wind…

(Photo by Natan Vigna) Dr. Dan Harvey Lee holding a sample of his new orthodontics product, TidyFloss™

Dentist entrepreneur’s new floss biz launches from school incubator

As with most entrepreneurial concepts, Dan Harvey Lee’s new product idea took root when he discovered an unfilled need in the marketplace.

Jason Uyeyama, La Sierra's Director of String Studies has launched a new venture

La Sierra violin prof launches OC studio

International violinist and professor Jason Uyeyama has launched a teaching studio in nearby Orange County, with the purpose of mentoring and…

California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, Distinguished Lecture speaker

Poet Laureate Herrera to deliver Distinguished Lecture

When award-winning author and poet Juan Felipe Herrera began researching his book on courageous Hispanic Americans, he was mystified by the lack of…

Robert Jewett, New Testament scholar and international lecturer

Scholar to present new take on forgiveness in Book of Romans

A United Methodist minister and renowned New Testament scholar will deliver an annual address at La Sierra University this month and present a…

An image from Nageh N. Bichay's exhibit, "The Likeness of the Souls."

Egyptian artist to exhibit first U.S. show at Brandstater Gallery

An Egyptian artist whose clients have included the United Nations, The Franklin Mint, and The Bradford Exchange will exhibit his first U.S. show in…

California Hospital Association Senior Vice President, La Sierra University alumnus Bill Emmerson, and Dr. Elissa Kido, La Sierra University education professor were this year’s Charles E. Weniger Society honorees.

Weniger Society honors La Sierra education prof and former senator

From a statistical point of view, it was highly improbable that an in-depth, comprehensive study on Seventh-day Adventist education would transpire,…

Multi-institution dig crew at Tall al-‘Umayri in summer 2012, including La Sierra University archaeologists Doug Clark, front, fifth from right, and Larry Geraty, third from right.

Jordan Museum meeting opens door for saving La Sierra dig site

A long-standing La Sierra University excavation in Jordan under threat of development stands a chance of survival following a pivotal discussion last…