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<p> Orion Weiss, concert pianist, has performed with the major American orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic. </p>

Hanson-Koobs virtual performance presents Elgar Piano Quintet

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series will present a free virtual performance by five distinguished…

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<p> La Sierra University student Lynette Pingah, left, of Papua New Guinea is with Heidi Weiss-Krumm, director of the Office of International Student Services. </p>

Textbooks or groceries: University food ministry alleviates tough choices

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Each Wednesday morning political economy major and South African student Iman ‘Chipo’ Matongo, wearing the requisite face mask,…

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<p> Health sciences and pre-medical major Benae Anderson participates in a recent COVID-19 screening using the saliva-based method provided by La Sierra University's virology lab. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Two-part COVID-19 screening forms effective stop-gap at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The process is simple – check in and walk to an orange cone for distancing; use the provided straw and tube to collect the…

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Unintended odyssey: History prof’s dissertation discovery leads to major book deal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It started with a mistake. Alicia Gutierrez-Romine arrived at the California State Archives in May 2015 to research her…

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<p> David Baron, award-winning author, former enrivonrment correspondent for NPR. (Photo courtesy of David Baron) </p>

Former NPR journalist, award-winning author to give Earth Day presentation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s departments of English and biology will co-host a virtual Earth Day event featuring a live, interactive…

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Statement on Asian Community Attacks

Dear La Sierra University Community:  Over the past year, the media has reported a spike in verbal and physical attacks against members of the…

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Pre-Medical Society’s Guatemala mission trip goes virtual

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The task facing La Sierra University’s Pre-Medical Society last fall was daunting – take an annual mission trip to Guatemala…

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Pivotal octopus, ocean acidity study attracts international media

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The collaborative work of scientists at La Sierra University and Walla Walla University has widened the scientific window into…

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<p> Mark Rubin, left, and Pam Rubin in 2010. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra mourns passing of Riverside developer and philanthropist Mark Rubin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University community was saddened this week to learn of the passing of longtime Riverside advocate and property…

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Title V STEM program aims to move needle on student success

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A federal grant program aimed at addressing inequities in STEM education is under implementation at La Sierra University, which…

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<p> Daisy Pineda, a staff member in Dr. Arturo Diaz's lab, processes saliva samples for COVID-19 screening tests. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra health services, virology lab join forces in corralling COVID

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Widespread testing has long been touted by public health officials as one of the best ways to control the COVID-19 pandemic and…

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<p> An aerial view over the entrance of La Sierra University. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra University plans fall campus re-opening, spring online

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s leadership recently announced to students and employees its plans to re-open the campus for fall quarter…

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