News 2022 La Sierra University

<p> Brightly colored tiger geckos at the Cologne Zoo conservation program in Germany. </p>

La Sierra University, Germany zoo partner in first U.S. tiger gecko ‘ark’ program

RIVERSIDE, Calf. – While countries attending a United Nations summit the third week of December grappled over the details of another global…

<p> Work horses and field hand in front the first La Sierra buildings at the base of Mount Two-Bit. </p>

Commemorating 100 Years: Centennial Celebrations Overview

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The letter neatly penned on paper now fragile with age, was written Oct. 11, 1924 by La Sierra Academy and Normal School teacher…

<p> La Sierra University Chaplain Jason Decena baptizes student Christian Figueroa in June in an outdoor baptistry on Founders' Green. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez) </p>

Adventist school experiences stir student’s faith, baptism decision

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Christian Figueroa grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition, regularly attended church with his family and understood…

<p> Dr. Friedbert Ninow gives an overview on Nov. 7 of the Creation Wall, its inspiration, and the photographs displayed. </p>

Divinity School unveils nature photography Creation Wall

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The burnt orange hues of Antelope Canyon in Arizona, mountain reflections in Germany’s pristine Lake Sylvenstein, and the…

La Sierra University, U.S. Navy sign educational partnership agreement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- On Monday, Nov. 14, leaders of La Sierra University and the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division…

<p> Saxophonist, educator and composer Carol Chaikin will perform at Troesh Conference Center on Dec. 7. (Photos courtesy of the artists) </p>

Pierce Street series to hold Christmas concert featuring Carol Chaikin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In launching holiday season festivities, La Sierra University will hold a concert this week showcasing saxophonist and composer…

<p> A photo of the 2017 Candlelight Concert at the La Sierra University Church. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

University to celebrate 75th Candlelight Concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In early December La Sierra University will continue a much-cherished musical tradition that will celebrate its 75th milestone…

Hundreds celebrate La Sierra University’s 100th birthday

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- With an air of excitement they began arriving as soon as doors opened to the Riverside Convention Center on Oct. 3, around 600…

<p> The iconic funerary mask of King Tutankhamun in The Egyptian Museum, Cairo. (Photo: Roland Unger, <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:GNU_Free_Documentation_License,_version_1.2">Wikipedia Creative Commons</a>) </p>

Archaeology center’s 14th discovery weekend to showcase Egypt and its pharaohs

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Soar virtually through Egypt’s early cities, reconstruct ancient pottery, learn about primitive Egyptian cosmetics, and discover…

New student IGNITE, Blessing Service activities launch new school year

RIVERSIDE, Calif. --- Over three days in September freshmen and new students gathered at La Sierra University the week before fall quarter classes…

<p> Saxophonist and flutist Javier Vergara (credit: courtesy of Javier Vergara) and bassist Henry Franklin, series co-founder (credit: courtesy of Henry Franklin). </p>

L.A. saxophonist Vergara returns to Troesh for performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Los Angeles-based saxophonist and flutist Javier Vergara will perform at the Zapara School of Business Troesh Conference Center…

<p> Akhilesh Srivastava, project head of the World Economic Forum’s Road Safety 2.0 program and International Road Federation road safety ambassador will speak at Troesh Conference Center. (Photo courtesy of Akhilesh Srivastava) </p>

World Economic Forum project leader to give lecture on digital transformation impacts in India

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A consultant to the government of India and the head of a major road safety and technology project of the World Economic Forum…