News 2021 La Sierra University

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)

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

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

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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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)

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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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. 

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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A graduate in her decorated vehicle celebrates completing her degree.

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

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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