News 2019 - La Sierra University

<p>A painting of an area of the Alaskan wilderness by Klara Maisch.</p>

Artists from three states showcase Alaskan wilderness at Brandstater

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Three artists from Florida, California and Alaska converged their talent at Brandstater Gallery this month in a representation of…

Freshmen jump into college life at Forest Falls Ignite

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As La Sierra University prepared for hundreds of students to converge on campus the week before the start of the new school year,…

<p>Patricio Bernal, a first-year pre-orthotics and prosthetics major at La Sierra University poses in a biology lab where he has taken classes. (Photos: Natan Vigna)</p>

La Sierra University’s Summer Bridge paves pathways to careers

Patricio Bernal is grateful for God’s providential leading to college

<p>NBA great Bill Walton will serve as keynote for the 2019 Frank Jobe Memorial Gala at the Riverside Convention Center. (photo courtesy of Bill Walton)</p>

La Sierra University fundraising gala to feature NBA legend Bill Walton

Frank Jobe Memorial Gala to celebrate 80th birthday of former UC Athletics Director Stan Morrison

<p>Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster for the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates his 25th season with the orchestra and returns to La Sierra to perform for the Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series. (Photo: courtesy of the Los Angeles Philharmonic)</p>

Hanson-Koobs series to feature LA Phil’s Chalifour, noted artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series launches its 2019-2020 season with an October performance featuring the…

<p>Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal's 2020 College Rankings placed La Sierra University at No. 2 in the nation for diversity of its faculty and students, and for its inclusion of those from disadvantaged backgrounds. (Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

Wall Street Journal lists La Sierra 2nd for diversity, school climbs in rankings

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University again placed second in the nation for its diversity and saw its overall placements rise in the polls for…

<p>Haystack anyone? Dr. Aimee Leukert holds one of Adventism's best known iconic meals, the haystack. Around her are Loma Linda Academy students (left to right, front to back) Kolton Ice, Micah Mendez, Liana Leukert, Kayleigh Leukert, and Makena Wacker. (Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

Of haystacks, Rook, and potlucks: study links school choice, Adventist culture

RIVERSIDE, California -- Engagement watches, Saturday night Rook games, vegetarian potlucks, debates on proper construction of the ‘haystack’ – for…

<p>A close up of the <em>Stenodactylus petrii </em>gecko.</p>

La Sierra undergrad bio students shine at top-tier Israel conference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University students Amanda Kaatz and Lelani Del Pinto packed their bags the first week of August for a journey from Los…

<p>Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor, who plays a wide range of woodwind instruments and performs with many world-renowned acts, will perform at La Sierra University on Aug. 7. (Photo: Anjani Lynn White)</p>

Noted saxophonist, woodwinds artist Van Taylor to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Louis Van Taylor, a saxophonist and former Kool & The Gang featured soloist will return to the stage at La Sierra University's…

$55k in scholarships moves STEM students toward careers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It has been frequently reported by news media and predicted by industry groups and others – the United States is in dire need of…