News 2020 La Sierra University

University postpones presidential inauguration

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

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

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…

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’…

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…

'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…

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…

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…

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

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,…

<p>The La Sierra University Pre-Medical Society under biology professor Dr. Eugene Jospeh&nbsp;<span style="display:none">&nbsp;</span>(center, back) during the society's 16th annual outreach trip to Guatemala.</p>

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,…

<p>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)</p>

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…

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

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…

La Sierra's Wind Ensemble to perform winter concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University this weekend will offer performances by the university’s Wind Ensemble under Dr. David Brennan.