News 2020 La Sierra University

<p> Junior computer science major Morgan Williams looks forward to breaking down barriers and stereotypes in the technology field. </p>

Seven La Sierra STEM students land Edison International scholarships

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Seven students aiming for careers in computer science and mathematics have received a financial boost and a healthy dose of…

Riverside grad awarded La Sierra Presidential Scholarship

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – High school senior Elizabeth Paul was patiently checking her email and awaiting word this spring, hopeful but uncertain about…

Nearly 200 La Sierra grads parade cars in drive-through celebration

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- After 14 weeks of online classes, isolation, and cancellation of their traditional commencement weekend due to Covid-19, La…

Class of 1960 reaches $100K scholarship fundraising goal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It took numerous mini campaigns and dozens of phone calls to his former La Sierra College classmates, but fundraiser Norman Vance…

La Sierra's President Fehr, Pacific Union Conference President Graham call for justice

As the nation reels from yet another violent act perpetrated against the black community, our university and union presidents speak out against the…

Pre-med student aids Covid patients as New York EMT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – When senior pre-med student Marielis George received the email in March announcing La Sierra University’s transition online due…

<p> The Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business opened in 2013 and bears the name of Seventh-day Adventist philanthropists who provided the lead gift for the development of the new school. (Photos: Natan VIgna) </p>

Zapara School of Business achieves key milestone toward international accreditation

RIVER­SIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business is celebrating a significant milestone in its journey toward…

La Sierra University’s film, TV production BFA redesigned for workforce demand

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – With an eye toward better meeting the skill-sets desired by employers, La Sierra University is rolling out a revised Bachelor of…

La Sierra Art+Design students, faculty win record advertising awards

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Just before La Sierra University’s campus moved its operations online in March, its Art+Design department celebrated record…

<p>Saladine Ganda goes for a shot during a past game playing for the La Sierra University Golden Eagles. (Photo: Adrian Wilson)</p>

Business grad, basketball player from Congo recounts God’s leading

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For Saladine Ganda, the circuitous trek from his native country on the western coast of Central Africa to study and play…

<p> R.W. Van Arsdale, left, and his son, Robby, with their dogs Watson and Fink at Black Barts RV Park in Flagstaff on April 6. (Photo courtesy of Robby Van Arsdale) </p>

Stranded La Sierra writing instructor teaches from Arizona RV park

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – If one is required to shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic, an RV in the pine forests of Arizona may prove to be the…

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

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