News 2024 La Sierra University

<p> The Monastery, Petra, Jordan, by&nbsp;Diego Delso,&nbsp;delso.photo, License&nbsp;CC BY-SA. (Wikipedia Commons) </p>

Archaeology Discovery Weekend to feature Jordan’s Petra, scholars, family activities

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Jordan’s ancient city of Petra is one of the world’s best known archaeological sites and has been featured in Hollywood movies.…

<p> Dr. Christon Arthur, La Sierra's sixth president since its inception as a university, will celebrate an official inauguration on May 20, 2025. </p>

La Sierra to celebrate presidency of Dr. Christon Arthur with a year of inaugural events

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Beginning this fall quarter, La Sierra University will embark on a year-long celebration of the arrival of its sixth president,…

In first address, President Arthur offers students safe harbor to seek God’s plans

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On September 24, La Sierra University’s academic year officially got underway with a convocation service at the La Sierra…

<p> Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Riverside has spearheaded multiple sustainability initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Rafael Guzman) </p>

La Sierra University presents second sustainability talk, ‘Ask the Experts’

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Following the success of its inaugural event, La Sierra University’s Sustainability Speaker Series returns this November with…

<p> Congressman Mark Takano, left, and La Sierra University President Christon Arthur. (Photo: Kevin Speyer) </p>

University’s $7.5 mil collaborative grant will fast track students into grad degrees, careers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On October 18, La Sierra University and president Christon Arthur celebrated the university's receipt of a $1.5 million federal…

<p> La Sierra University computer science major and Edison STEM Scholarship recipient Joseph Diaz shown at Silver Beach, St. Joseph, Mich. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Diaz) </p>

Six La Sierra students’ education gets boost with $15k from energy giant

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Computer science major Joseph Diaz dreams of developing educational games in his future career -- a recent scholarship from…

President charts roadmap for growth, culture shift during academic year kickoff

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In a first address to staff and faculty during September’s annual colloquia, La Sierra University President Christon Arthur, 11…

<p> Tenor Russell Thomas will perform at La Sierra University on Oct. 19. (Photo: Fay Fox) </p>

Wang concert series to present renowned tenor Russell Thomas at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Russell Thomas, critically acclaimed tenor and artist-in-residence with the Los Angeles Opera will give a recital with pianist…

<p> Dr. Anjali Sharma&nbsp;joins La Sierra as an assistant professor after completing her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Florida A&amp;M University. </p>

La Sierra University’s Sustainability Studies Program expands with new faculty

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University has taken its new Sustainability Studies Program to the next level with the addition of two faculty…

<p> La Sierra University tied for No. 43 out of 118 schools within the Best Regional Universities West category of the U.S. News &amp; World Report 2025 Best Colleges guide. </p>

La Sierra No. 4 for Social Mobility, climbs in Best Value in U.S. News rankings

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University maintained its robust status in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 24 by U.S. News & World…

<p> La Sierra University freshman Jacquelyn Figueroa is the recipient of the highly selective Gates Scholarship, a last-dollar award covering the cost of her undergraduate degree. </p>

IE high school’s first Gates Scholar joins La Sierra pre-nursing program

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Jacquelyn Figueroa was preparing to pose for a few photos before heading to her high school senior prom back in April when she…

<p> La Sierra University's women's volleyball team celebrates a recent match. (Photo: Eric Cendejas) </p>

La Sierra University expands athletics offerings with four new sports

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University announces the addition of four new sports to its athletics program, effective for the 2025-26 academic…