News 2021 La Sierra University

The La Sierra University Golden Eagles Women's Soccer team poses with their Cal Pac Conference Championship trophy on April 11. (Photos: Adrian Wilson)

From a pandemic’s grip, champions emerge: How La Sierra’s athletics program thrived in the face of Covid-19

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Excitement exploded on the field and ricocheted almost immediately around social media on April 11 –- the La Sierra University…

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La Sierra University and church roll out Covid-19 vaccination clinics

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University and the La Sierra University Church, in collaboration with Riverside County Public Health, will provide…

Orion Weiss, concert pianist, has performed with the major American orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic.

Hanson-Koobs virtual performance presents Elgar Piano Quintet

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series will present a free virtual performance by five distinguished…

La Sierra University student Lynette Pingah, left, of Papua New Guinea is with Heidi Weiss-Krumm, director of the Office of International Student Services.

Textbooks or groceries: University food ministry alleviates tough choices

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Each Wednesday morning political economy major and South African student Iman ‘Chipo’ Matongo, wearing the requisite face mask,…

Health sciences and pre-medical major Benae Anderson participates in a recent COVID-19 screening using the saliva-based method provided by La Sierra University's virology lab. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Two-part COVID-19 screening forms effective stop-gap at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The process is simple – check in and walk to an orange cone for distancing; use the provided straw and tube to collect the…

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Unintended odyssey: History prof’s dissertation discovery leads to major book deal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It started with a mistake. Alicia Gutierrez-Romine arrived at the California State Archives in May 2015 to research her…

David Baron, award-winning author, former enrivonrment correspondent for NPR. (Photo courtesy of David Baron)

Former NPR journalist, award-winning author to give Earth Day presentation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s departments of English and biology will co-host a virtual Earth Day event featuring a live, interactive…

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Statement on Asian Community Attacks

Dear La Sierra University Community:  Over the past year, the media has reported a spike in verbal and physical attacks against members of the…

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Pre-Medical Society’s Guatemala mission trip goes virtual

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The task facing La Sierra University’s Pre-Medical Society last fall was daunting – take an annual mission trip to Guatemala…

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Pivotal octopus, ocean acidity study attracts international media

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The collaborative work of scientists at La Sierra University and Walla Walla University has widened the scientific window into…

Mark Rubin, left, and Pam Rubin in 2010. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra mourns passing of Riverside developer and philanthropist Mark Rubin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University community was saddened this week to learn of the passing of longtime Riverside advocate and property…

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Title V STEM program aims to move needle on student success

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A federal grant program aimed at addressing inequities in STEM education is under implementation at La Sierra University, which…