News 2017 La Sierra University

Cellist Shuo Ma won last spring's concerto competition at La Sierra University.

La Sierra Orchestra’s season kickoff to feature concerto prize winner

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The La Sierra University Orchestra, led by Director of Orchestral Studies Dean Anderson, will feature prize-winning cellist Shuo…

Social work graduate Angela Chavez draws from her own experiences and aims to help individuals re-direct their lives. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra social work alum aims to help others avoid pitfalls

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Moreno Valley native Angela Chavez knows well the pain of the incarcerated individuals she encounters as a volunteer at…

La Sierra University students exit the La Sierra University Church following Academic Convocation on Sept. 26 during the first week of fall classes. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Wall Street Journal college guide ranks La Sierra No. 1 for diversity

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For the second year, La Sierra University has placed No. 1 in the nation for the diversity of its campus in the second annual…

La Sierra University Director of Strings Studies Jason Uyeyama will perform with two other classical artists for the La Sierra Chamber Music Series recital on Oct. 1. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra chamber concert to feature top classical artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Chamber Music Recital series starts its new season with a trio of professional musicians who have played…

La Sierra University Statement on DACA Decision

In light of the federal government’s regrettable decision to rescind a program that has provided a future for scores of young people, La Sierra…

Dr. Charles Teel, Jr., posing along the Path of the Just walkway and fountain he designed in honor of the world's social justice activists and SDA missionaries. (Top four photos: Natan Vigna)

Charles Teel, Jr., a 50-year legacy to La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Beloved La Sierra University professor of religion and society, social justice crusader and missions advocate Charles Teel, Jr.,…

Passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved professor and friend

Passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved professor and friend

With heavy hearts we inform our campus family and our community of the passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved religion professor, champion of social…

A builder of ‘sampan,’ or small boats in Hoi An village in Vietnam.

Photographer’s exhibit sheds light on daily life around the world

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Riverside artist Peter Erhard, a La Sierra University professor emeritus, will exhibit his photography at La Sierra’s Brandstater…

(Left to right) Athletics directors Patrick Crarey, Washington Adventist University; Javier Krumm, La Sierra University; La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey; Jordan Stimmel, Walla Walla University (interim AD); and Brittany Brown, Pacific Union College at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics convention in April. The group, along with California Pacific Conference Commissioner Don Ott (behind the camera) met with NAIA leadership to advocate for Sabbath accommodation in scheduling. (Photo: Don Ott)

NAIA to change Saturday cross country nationals, no action on policy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In a move that thrilled its Seventh-day Adventist member teams, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, through its…

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Riverside, visited La Sierra University's Summer Bridge math program for freshmen on Aug. 16. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

Riverside congressman visits La Sierra’s Summer Bridge program

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Riverside, on August recess from his work on Capitol Hill, stopped by La Sierra University Aug. 16 to learn about the school’s…

The "Glory of God's Grace" sculpture plaza at La Sierra University depicts the biblical story of the prodigal son.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS …

An op-ed by Elder Ricardo Graham, president, Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for La Sierra…

La Sierra University fine art graduate Leslie Escudero sculpting wire frame for a paper sculpture for her exhibit this summer. (Photo: courtesy of Leslie Escudero)

La Sierra fine arts grad exhibits her life’s journey

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Newly graduated La Sierra University artist Leslie Escudero invites visitors on a journey of her life in her senior art exhibition…