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<p>Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal's 2020 College Rankings placed La Sierra University at No. 2 in the nation for diversity of its faculty and students, and for its inclusion of those from disadvantaged backgrounds. (Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

Wall Street Journal lists La Sierra 2nd for diversity, school climbs in rankings

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University again placed second in the nation for its diversity and saw its overall placements rise in the polls for…

<p>Haystack anyone? Dr. Aimee Leukert holds one of Adventism's best known iconic meals, the haystack. Around her are Loma Linda Academy students (left to right, front to back)&nbsp;Kolton Ice, Micah Mendez, Liana Leukert, Kayleigh Leukert, and Makena Wacker.&nbsp;(Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

Of haystacks, Rook, and potlucks: study links school choice, Adventist culture

RIVERSIDE, California  -- Engagement watches, Saturday night Rook games, vegetarian potlucks, debates on proper construction of the ‘haystack’ – for…

<p>A close up of the&nbsp;<em>Stenodactylus petrii </em>gecko.</p>

La Sierra undergrad bio students shine at top-tier Israel conference

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University students Amanda Kaatz and Lelani Del Pinto packed their bags the first week of August for a journey from Los…

<p>Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor, who plays a wide range of woodwind instruments and performs with many world-renowned acts, will perform&nbsp;at La Sierra University on Aug. 7. (Photo:&nbsp;Anjani Lynn White)</p>

Noted saxophonist, woodwinds artist Van Taylor to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Louis Van Taylor, a saxophonist and former Kool & The Gang featured soloist will return to the stage at La Sierra University's…

$55k in scholarships moves STEM students toward careers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It has been frequently reported by news media and predicted by industry groups and others – the United States is in dire need of…

La Sierra's summer camps continue with CSI, athletics

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's offering of summer camps for the region’s youth continues with programs through the criminal justice and…

<p>The La Sierra University Enactus team along with team members' parents and Zapara School of Business Dean John Thomas, far right, and business school Professor Jere Fox, far left, pose on stage during the Enactus U.S. Exposition in Kansas City, Mo.</p>

La Sierra Enactus Jamaica eLibrary project lands team in national spotlight

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As La Sierra University Enactus teammates Patrina Jamieson and Sherika Moulton watched from the floor of the cavernous Kansas…

<p>Left&nbsp;&nbsp;to&nbsp;&nbsp;right,&nbsp;Andrés&nbsp;Cárdenes,&nbsp;&nbsp;Alexander Kalman,&nbsp;Ko Iwasaki,&nbsp;&nbsp;Marek Szpakiewicz and&nbsp;&nbsp;Yizhak Schotten&nbsp;perform for the 2017 Montecito International Music Festival at La Sierra University. (Courtesy of La Sierra University)</p>

La Sierra University hosts Montecito festival for 5th summer

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Montecito International Music Festival brings a slate of world-renowned classical artists and talented students from around…

La Sierra graduates record class, speaker urges lives of just moments

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- In the final tally, La Sierra University’s graduating class was 507 strong on June 16 surpassing last year’s record number of 501…

Troesh center welcomes noted L.A. vocalist Dwight Trible

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s Troesh Conference Center this month will feature vocalist Dwight Trible, an award-winning Los Angeles…

<p>Happy graduate Ethan Morales-Vierna with his parents,&nbsp;Edwin Morales and Evelyn Vierna during the La Sierra University Consecration service on Friday evening, June 14.</p>

Computer science grad cites Providential connection in landing aerospace job

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Despite his young age, La Sierra University computer science graduate Ethan Morales-Vierna has learned the lesson many grasp only…

<p>Dr. Joy Fehr, La Sierra University’s provost, has been selected to serve as the university’s next president. (Photo: Natan Vigna)</p>

La Sierra University Board of Trustees selects new university president

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The La Sierra University Board of Trustees announces the selection of a new leader to take the university’s helm as President…