News 2021 La Sierra University

<p> La Sierra University’s residence halls assistants and students pose in a recent photo. Left to right, Jalen Valderrama, Ashley Ping, William Van Iderstein, Iman (Chipo) Matongo, Joanna Enriquez Garcia, Gabriela Chiroy, Cesar Cardona, and Kenton Brandmeyer. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

For 4th time, Wall Street Journal ranks La Sierra 1st in nation for diversity

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An annual college guide published Sept. 21 by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education has once again ranked La Sierra…

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<p> Strategic communication major Jacob Ochoa playing first base for the La Sierra University Golden Eagles baseball team.  </p>

U.S. News ranks La Sierra 11th in west for moving students forward

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2022 guide released Sept. 13 ranks La Sierra University 11th out of 122 universities in…

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<p> Cynthia Tapia Leyva, a student in the Film and Television Production program operates a camera during the shoots for PSA videos. </p>

Learning opportunities: Student-produced PSAs, virtual forums discuss Covid-19 vaccines

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Back in December when the newly-developed Covid-19 vaccines were making news headlines and beginning a phased release to a…

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<p> Computer science major James Hayes is among seven students who each received $2,143 in scholarship funds from Edison International to help support their education in STEM subject areas. (Photo above courtesy of James Hayes) </p>

Student entrepreneur, Edison Scholar sets sights on information technology pathway

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University computer science senior James Hayes has taken significant steps over the summer toward achieving his…

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Farming returns to La Sierra hydroponics style: Freight2Table celebrates first harvest

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – During La Sierra University’s beginnings in the early 20th century, the school farm, especially its dairy, alfalfa fields and…

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Art+Design students, faculty land 23 Addys at annual advertising gala

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s Art+Design students and faculty took home another record-breaking number of awards for their…

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<p> Domonique Douglas, one of this year's Presidential Scholars volunteers as a candy striper at her local hospital. She worked with her friends to create an awareness campaign and nonprofit in honor of their late classmate aimed at making Bermuda's roads safer.  </p>

A heart for others, a drive to succeed: 2021 Presidential Scholars aim for impact

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- They will arrive at La Sierra University to begin college this fall from locales that are 3,200 miles apart. And although they…

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<p> A graduate in her decorated vehicle celebrates completing her degree. </p>

La Sierra graduates 506, more than 300 drive through commencement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As Amy Miller stepped off the La Sierra University commencement stage on June 13 after receiving her master’s degree in…

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<p> Advancement staff member Alicia Homer presents slides of yearbook photos for the Class of 1970's 50th anniversary gathering on Zoom. </p>

La Sierra alums reconnect from afar in two-day virtual homecoming

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Their interaction may have taken place across rows of digital squares on Zoom video conferencing, but La Sierra University’s…

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Six-artist virtual show spotlights seniors’ talents

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Logo design and photography, prints and collages, designs for posters and packaging – these are among the works created by six…

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Inside Look: Art+Design student sheds light on printmaking during Covid

What is printmaking and how have art students participated in classes for this art form during the Covid-19 pandemic? What has been the impact?…

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Artist duo’s senior exhibit debuts in virtual 'walk-through' show

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Two graduating seniors in La Sierra University’s Art+Design program will present a virtual senior thesis exhibit this month…

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