News 2024 La Sierra University

Dr. Anjali Sharma joins La Sierra as an assistant professor after completing her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Florida A&M University.

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…

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

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…

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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.

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

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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Athletics Director Krumm honored with Sport Hall of Fame top award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Javier Krumm was texting his boss and didn’t hear the announcement when it came during a Riverside Sport Hall of Fame board…

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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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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)

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

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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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.

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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Tom Zapara speaks during the September 2013 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Tom & Vi Zapara School of Business.

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

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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