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A watercolor and soft pastel work by Erynn Richardson (pictured below) titled "Be cunning, and full of tricks."

Art+Design faculty show returns to Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The talents of eight Art+Design department faculty members are featured in a new exhibit at Brandstater Gallery through Feb. 3.…

Images of art work on display in "Speaking For My Self" by Rebecca Waring-Crane.

Waring-Crane reshapes narratives in art exhibit at Zapara School of Business

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Rebecca Waring-Crane has found her own voice amid the clamor of life and the pull down various paths. And she is putting her…

Left, Dr. Margaret Solomon, with Dr. Elissa Kido, both professors in La Sierra University's School of Education.

La Sierra education professor Margaret Solomon receives women’s association award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The email that arrived in September was a surprise for Margaret Solomon as she prepared for retirement from a 54-year career in…

Akhilesh Srivastava speaks in November during a business colloquium on the digital transformation of India. Srivastava is a Road Safety 2.0 project leader with the World Economic Forum as well as a consultant to the government of India. He was recently appointed to serve as a road safety ambassador by the International Road Federation, a global nonprofit that is involved in all road policies and development worldwide. 

Business school lecture series brings renowned leaders to campus

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was during business trips to India’s Mumbai and to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates that John Thomas came to know Akhilesh…

Brightly colored tiger geckos at the Cologne Zoo conservation program in Germany.

La Sierra University, Germany zoo partner in first U.S. tiger gecko ‘ark’ program

RIVERSIDE, Calf. – While countries attending a United Nations summit the third week of December grappled over the details of another global…

Work horses and field hand in front the first La Sierra buildings at the base of Mount Two-Bit.

Commemorating 100 Years: Centennial Celebrations Overview

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The letter neatly penned on paper now fragile with age, was written Oct. 11, 1924 by La Sierra Academy and Normal School teacher…

La Sierra University Chaplain Jason Decena baptizes student Christian Figueroa in June in an outdoor baptistry on Founders' Green. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez)

Adventist school experiences stir student’s faith, baptism decision

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Christian Figueroa grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition, regularly attended church with his family and understood…

Dr. Friedbert Ninow gives an overview on Nov. 7 of the Creation Wall, its inspiration, and the photographs displayed.

Divinity School unveils nature photography Creation Wall

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The burnt orange hues of Antelope Canyon in Arizona, mountain reflections in Germany’s pristine Lake Sylvenstein, and the…

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La Sierra University, U.S. Navy sign educational partnership agreement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- On Monday, Nov. 14, leaders of La Sierra University and the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division…

Saxophonist, educator and composer Carol Chaikin will perform at Troesh Conference Center on Dec. 7. (Photos courtesy of the artists)

Pierce Street series to hold Christmas concert featuring Carol Chaikin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In launching holiday season festivities, La Sierra University will hold a concert this week showcasing saxophonist and composer…

A photo of the 2017 Candlelight Concert at the La Sierra University Church. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

University to celebrate 75th Candlelight Concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In early December La Sierra University will continue a much-cherished musical tradition that will celebrate its 75th milestone…

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Hundreds celebrate La Sierra University’s 100th birthday

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- With an air of excitement they began arriving as soon as doors opened to the Riverside Convention Center on Oct. 3, around 600…