News 2024 La Sierra University

<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…

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<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…

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Adventist athletics directors team up at La Sierra for second conference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – This summer, athletics directors from nine Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities from around the U.S. and…

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<p> Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein poses for a photo in March 2014, a few months before her retirement as art department chair and Brandstater Gallery director. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Former gallery director’s new exhibit embraces life’s changes

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Throughout 10 years of retirement, artist and former art professor Beatriz Mejia-Krumbein has encountered significant life…

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<p> Digital Media graduate Fiona Lin poses for photos in her graduation attire. (Photos: courtesy of Fiona Lin) </p>

Digital Media grad Fiona Lin finds God’s provision in loss, joins VOP

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A week before her June 16 graduation from La Sierra University, Fiona Lin was in Loveland, Colorado building IKEA furniture for…

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<p> La Sierra University Vice President for Enrollment Services Wayne Dunbar addresses the inaugural cohort of new school administrators in La Sierra's School Leadership Academy. </p>

School of Ed launches Leadership Academy for new administrators

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A new certificate program, the School Leadership Academy through La Sierra University’s School of Education, was launched at the…

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La Sierra graduates 364, president-elect advises follow God’s call

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – With its traditional early commencement on the morning of June 16, La Sierra University granted a total of 368 degrees to 364…

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<p> Tom Zapara speaks during the September 2013 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Tom &amp; Vi Zapara School of Business. </p>

Zapara School of Business mourns passing of Tom Zapara

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The Tom & Vi Zapara School of Business is saddened to announce the recent passing of the business school’s namesake and key…

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<p> Dr. Christon Arthur, incoming La Sierra University president will deliver the commencement address for the Conferring of Degrees on June 16. </p>

Graduation to feature president-elect Arthur, guest speakers, honorary doctorates Osborn, Morrison

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- On Sunday, June 16, La Sierra University will send forth its newest group of alumni inspired by the words of the university’s…

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<p> Tim Musso holds his book, "Chasing the Sun," at the Yale Club in New York City where he was awarded the Riverby prize for his work. </p>

Art prof’s Arctic tern picture book wins Riverby prize

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The phone call last December from the granddaughter of one of America’s foremost naturalists came as a big surprise – Tim Musso,…

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The Wash Project and beyond: student outreach for unhoused inspires new programs

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Past a hillside retaining wall covered in bright graffiti, a dirt path winds through arid grasses and flowering shrubbery framed…

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<p> Dr. Christon Arthur, provost of Andrews University, was selected on May 9 to serve as La Sierra University’s next president. (Photo courtesy of Christon Arthur) </p>

Christon Arthur selected as La Sierra’s next president

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The La Sierra University Board of Trustees on May 9 unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Christon Arthur to serve as the…

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