News 2024 La Sierra University

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.

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…

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)

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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Into the Woods musical draws alumni, community artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Jill Genobaga is having some fun – she’s be back at her alma mater La Sierra University, back in her element, serving as…

Acclaimed trumpeter Nolan Shaheed will perform at La Sierra University on May 22. (Photo courtesy of Nolan Shaheed)

Trumpeter Shaheed to lead Pierce Street performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Throughout a decades-long music career, trumpeter Nolan Shaheed has performed and recorded with numerous notable acts. On May…

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Capacity audience gathers for 2024 Alumni Awards honoring 10

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Ten La Sierra University alumni from the fields of education, ministry, finance, real estate, healthcare management and…

Freshman music major Alvin Estrada said his involvement in the university’s music department has moved him past insecurities and toward a degree in music performance with an emphasis in education and career path as a teacher in middle or high school.

Beyond textbooks: Students find foundation, transformation at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- When senior exercise science major and soccer player Madyson Cornish enrolled at La Sierra University four years ago, she could…

La Sierra University senior Molly Gram looks forward to a teaching career in the Seventh-day Adventist school system.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Education major to pay it forward with Adventist schools career

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- When Molly Gram was coming up through the Seventh-day Adventist school system, she encountered teachers who became her guides…

Joni Adamson, President’s Professor of Environmental Humanities at Arizona State University will speak for the inaugural Sustainability Speaker Series on April 8. (Photo courtesy of Joni Adamson)

La Sierra University launches public lectures focused on sustainability

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In April, La Sierra University will set in motion a new lecture series focused on the broad topic of sustainability toward…

Randy Roberts, left, senior pastor of the Loma Linda University Church (LLUC) with Weniger awardee, Kimo Smith,  LLUC organist and music professor at La Sierra University.

49th Weniger meeting honors La Sierra music prof, former school dean among trailblazing awardees

LOMA LINDA, Calif. – The news came as a shock to Kimo Smith, longtime La Sierra University music professor and organist for the Loma Linda…

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Noted UCSD prof to talk ancient metal working in archaeology lecture

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It is an enigma that has puzzled archaeologists for more than 100 years – how did the early control of metal and other resources…

Dr. Richard Osborn, interim La Sierra University president, presents the five-year budget and funding plan during a faculty and staff town hall on Jan. 30.

La Sierra University charts path toward growth

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Heading into 2024, La Sierra University is charting an upward trajectory based on enrollment targets, with near-term strategic…