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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…

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…

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…

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…

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