News 2022 La Sierra University

<p> The La Sierra University Church was full on May 26 as nearly four hundred students gathered including family members, friends and scholarship donors for the 2022 Endowed Scholarship Awards. </p>

University awards more than $750K in scholarships to 394 students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It takes place at the end of each school year during a flurry of last events and ceremonies, a collective poignant moment in…

Nearly 450 graduate, La Sierra returns to traditional commencement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The meaning of it all was just beginning to dawn on Martin Jimenez Gonzalez as he stood in the line of graduates during the cool…

<p> Natasha Thomas describes her work on a joint project with Loma Linda University that analyzes a combination therapy that improves liver injury in mice. She was among students who participated in the REW Poster Session on June 1 in Price Science Complex and an award finalist. </p>

University’s Research Emphasis Week returns to in-person sessions, adds symposium

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For the first time in two years, La Sierra University’s annual spring quarter Research Emphasis Week returned for in-person…

University holds belated inauguration, draws regional, academic leaders

RIVERSIDE, Calif. –- After two earlier attempts were thwarted by the Covid-19 pandemic, La Sierra University held its official inauguration on May…

<p> Cole Gabriel-Rebmann, Art+Design senior. </p>

Senior Art+Design exhibit “Intermission” to open at Brandstater

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Seven senior Art+Design majors will put their talents on display beginning May 31 in a last show at Brandstater Gallery before…

Constituents vote new university trustees in May session

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s recent constituency meeting resulted in three new members voted to the university’s Board of Trustees…

<p> "Can of Emotions" screenprint by Michelle Hwang in her solo exhibit “How Are You Feelin’ Today" at Brandstater Gallery. </p>

Senior solo exhibit focuses on mental health, empathy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Michelle Hwang, a senior Bachelor of Fine Arts major is capping her undergraduate work with a solo exhibit that delves into the…

Alumni share memories, celebrate centennial during campus Homecoming

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – After two years’ absence, La Sierra University’s alumni were able once again to gather on campus for Homecoming, to reminisce…

<p> La Sierra University Enactus team members and Zapara School of Business support staff (left to right, front to back): Lovelyn Razzouk, Natasha Thomas, Megan Eisele, Cathlyn Sumampouw, Aaron Desjardins, Chris Bauman, Abigail Ramos, Sophia Adeogun, Kenton Brandmeyer, Samuel Nikuze. (photo courtesy of Juli and Mel Eisele) </p>

La Sierra Enactus 3rd in nation for entrepreneurial outreach

RIVERSIDE, Calif. ­­– It was a rollercoaster ride with an exhilarating ending that strengthened team bonds and proved a valuable learning experience…

<p> Dr. Ziad Al-Saad, Fulbright Fellow and professor of archaeology and anthropology at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan poses on campus at La Sierra University where he has pursued his Fulbright work this school year. His background includes serving as a former Director General of Jordan's Department of Antiquities. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Fulbright Fellow, noted Jordanian scholar brings cultural heritage advocacy to campus

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Whether teaching archaeology students the importance of preserving an excavation site, or proposing mitigation strategies on the…

<p> "Herbie's Joy Ride," a piece by La Sierra University student Kennedi Espiritu is included in the 2022 Annual Student Art Show at Brandstater Gallery. (Images courtesy of Brandstater Gallery) </p>

Annual student show returns to Brandstater after three years

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It’s been three years -- thanks largely to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic -- since the annual student art exhibit has been held…

<p> Iki Taimi, Senior Youth & Young Adult Ministries director for the Southern California Conference will officially begin his new role in May as lead pastor of the La Sierra University Church. (Photo courtesy of Southern California Conference) </p>

Of prophetic voices, callings and community: New university church pastor Taimi recounts journey

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was an extraordinary moment for Iki Taimi and his family. The word came on February 25 while he and his wife were driving…