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President’s awardee Cao aims to instill hope through leadership Ph.D.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Vy Cao was born and raised in Vietnam within a family of limited resources. But despite the barriers, she pursued an education in…

La Sierra University's Larry T. Geraty Administration building near the front of the campus. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra charts financial pathway, grows enrollment, sets strategy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s newly-approved multi-year budget calls for annual increases in academic years 2026 through 2028; goals…

La Sierra University student Michelle Siboro gives her testimony, during a Unity worship in April, of discovering and building a relationship with God by involvement in campus spiritual life activities. The event was organized by La Sierra's student association. (Photo courtesy of MIchelle Siboro)

Student Michelle Siboro finds faith, God connection, in campus spiritual life

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – She was raised a Seventh-day Adventist and followed the denomination’s faith traditions. But her heart wasn’t in it.

Triston and Tyler Broughton celebrate their MBAs in sports management during La Sierra University's commencement on June 15. (Photo: Jon Hwang)

Twin business grads shoot for sports management careers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – As they waited in the early morning light on June 15 for La Sierra University’s commencement ceremony to start, outfitted in dark…

Dr. Gordon Bietz served as an associated director of higher education for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists following his retirement as president of Southern Adventist University. (Photo courtesy of the North American Division)

Alumnus, former SAU president Bietz reflects on higher calling

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For more than 50 years, La Sierra University alumni Gordon Bietz and his wife, Cynthia, have served in church and educational…

Palau’s president tells La Sierra’s graduates, trust God, make a difference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Commencement speaker Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., president of the Republic of Palau, stood before La Sierra University’s graduating…

Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau will deliver the commencement address on June 15. (Photo courtesy of the Republic of Palau)

Palau’s president to deliver La Sierra graduation address, receive honorary doctorate

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On Sunday, June 15, around 380 graduates of La Sierra University will embark on the next phase of their life's journey with…

Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed performs for Pierce Street Jazz in May 2024. Background, Henry Franklin, bass. (Photo: La Sierra University)

Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed to lead Pierce Street Jazz performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Trumpeter Nolan Shaheed will return to La Sierra University’s Troesh Conference Center on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. for an…

Christon Arthur delivers his response following the installation ceremony inaugurating him as president and the presentation of the presidential medallion.

Christon Arthur inducted as La Sierra University’s 6th president

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – More than 10 months into his tenure as La Sierra University’s sixth president, Dr. Christon Arthur was inaugurated in an official…

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La Sierra launches masters in sports and performance psychology

RIVERSIDE, Calif - Responding to a growing nationwide need for mental health support in athletics, La Sierra University launched its new master’s…

La Sierra University President Christon Arthur will be inaugurated as the university's sixth president on May 20. (Photo: Jon Hwang)

La Sierra University to inaugurate its 6th president, Christon Arthur

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On Tuesday, May 20, La Sierra University will formally inaugurate its sixth president, Dr. Christon Arthur, who took the school’s…