News 2020 La Sierra University

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La Sierra University moves online in ongoing response to COVID-19

Faculty, staff, students pull together in cyberspace as the campus responds to pandemic.

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University postpones presidential inauguration

The Inauguration of President Joy A. Fehr has been postponed until Friday, November 13.

Violinist Pablo Sanchez performing his first graduate recital on Feb. 1 at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

La Sierra music alum wins prestigious LA Phil fellowship

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- At first it sounded like a rejection message. The representative from the Los Angeles Philharmonic thanked Pablo Sanchez for his…

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La Sierra University extends spring break

La Sierra University is committed to the well-being of our community and to slowing the spread of the coronavirus while also supporting our students’…

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Campus operations update regarding COVID-19

On March 13, Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser, toward mitigating the further spread of COVID-19, has ordered all schools in…

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'Sound of Music' Dinner and a Show Sweepstakes Winner Announced!

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Congratulations to sweepstakes winner Ann DelCarpio who will enjoy a performance of "The Sound of Music" and dinner in the Dining…

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La Sierra University Statement on COVID-19

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As  the disease COVID-19 has advanced around the world and increasingly throughout the United States, La Sierra University, upon…

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Sound of Music 'Dinner and a Show’ Sweepstakes!

Enter the 'Dinner and a Show' Sweekstakes to win a night out with a vegetarian dinner and a fully-staged production of the beloved musical, The Sound…

Dr. Rob Thomas, professor of Health and Exercise Science poses with students Chelsea Choi, Hyun Ji Kim and Makayla Christopher during the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness conference where the students won top awards for their poster presentations.

Students’ Health and Exercise Science posters win conference awards

La Sierra University’s undergraduate students are frequently proving their knowledge and abilities with recognitions at prestigious academic events,…

The La Sierra University Pre-Medical Society under biology professor Dr. Eugene Jospeh  (center, back) during the society's 16th annual outreach trip to Guatemala.

Students step outside comfort zones to lift up Guatemala's poor

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University students began planning several months in advance for their 2,720-mile mission trip to Guatemala,…

Recent La Sierra University music grad Long Chen, a native of Xinyang, China, was unable to return home in February due to flight cancellations related to the coronavirus. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Coronavirus stymies music grad’s return home to China

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Long Chen had studied conducting for three years at La Sierra University and was looking forward to returning to China on…

Brothers Murray, left, and Bernard Brandstater at an art opening in February 2019 for the Brandstater Gallery.

La Sierra mourns passing of Brandstater Gallery founder

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University community mourns the passing of Dr. Bernard Brandstater, one of four siblings whose endowment created…