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Associate physics professor Elvis Geneston (left) and student Benjamin Figuerroa work in the physics lab at La Sierra University in 2014. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra awarded $2.6 million to increase student success

La Sierra University, a 93-year-old institution recognized for its diverse population and its service-learning programs, recently received a $2.6…

Bassist Henry 'the Skipper" Franklin along with pianist Theo Saunders and drummer Ramon Banda will perform Wed., Oct. 14 at the Troesh Conference Center.

Pierce Street series to feature jazz trio

A trio of jazz and pop industry musicians will lead the next Pierce Street Jazz concert at La Sierra University, bringing to the stage decades of…
Scotty Ray, Kelly Reed and Carl Canwell star in La Sierra University’s production of the satiric spoof “Completely Hollywood (Abridged).” (Photo courtesy of LSU Drama)

La Sierra University drama presents satiric salute to Hollywood

From “Paint Your Wagon” to “Star Wars” to “The Wizard of Oz”—the film classics of Hollywood get a zany ‘thumbs up’ in an irreverent satire slated for…
La Sierra University music performance major Julian Jenson performed a portion of Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 5" in April as winner of the annual concerto competition. He will perform the entire work with the La Sierra University Orchestra on Oct. 17. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Orchestra’s ‘All Beethoven’ concert to showcase concerto winner

A beloved concerto penned by 19th century composer Ludwig van Beethoven stretches beyond the humanity of its creator toward the eternal, according to…
Future Farmers new business development plan designed by Terrill Thomas, exhibitor in the Brandstater Gallery Faculty Show 2015.

La Sierra art faculty to showcase talent in Brandstater exhibit

Ten faculty members of La Sierra University’s Art+Design department will put their talents on display this month in the Faculty Show 2015 at…
Rami G. Khouri, Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, Lebanon captured during the Global Redesign Series: The Middle East G20 Imperative at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2009. ("Rami G Khouri" by World Economic Forum – http://bit.ly/1OKdCu9)

Beirut journalist to lecture on Syria, Iraq and ISIS

Rami Khouri, internationally syndicated political columnist, senior public policy fellow and noted public speaker will give a lecture at La Sierra…

Parents and family members of La Sierra freshmen attend the IGNITE Parent Blessing on Sept. 18 at the La Sierra University Church. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

Parents send off college-bound children with blessings

In an emotional service that capped a three-day orientation to college life at La Sierra University, parents of several hundred freshmen prayed…
Filming on a military base in Afghanistan for the documentary “CHAPLAINS,” with (left to right) cameraman Nathan DeWild, Chaplain Paul Hurley, filmmaker Martin Doblmeier, and soundman Jeremy Zunk. (Photo courtesy of Journey Films)

New documentary “CHAPLAINS” to screen at La Sierra University

A documentary that explores the dynamic world of chaplains in various fields will screen at La Sierra University next month as part of an…
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff fill the La Sierra University Church for the new school year's convocation service Sept. 22. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra commences new year with call to purposeful living

On the second day of fall classes, hundreds of La Sierra University students crowded into the university’s church for the annual service that begins…
La Sierra University freshmen with the Golden Eagles athletics mascot during freshmen IGNITE Sept. 16-18. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

Freshmen IGNITE in preparation for college

They converged on campus the third week of September full of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness – approximately 375 young people about to…
La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts school in Riverside, Calif., has been ranked among best regional universities in the West.

U.S. News ranks La Sierra among best regional universities

La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts school noted for its value-added education and service programs has been ranked by U.S.…

La Sierra University business alum and development officer Jonathan Davidson published a book on Amazon about his college difficulties and the study techniques that changed his life.

La Sierra alum’s book offers college exam ‘cheat sheet’

Just in time for back-to-school strategizing, a La Sierra University alum has released a self-published book on Amazon that helps college students…
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