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<p> Cynthia Tapia Leyva, a student in the Film and Television Production program operates a camera during the shoots for PSA videos. </p>

Learning opportunities: Student-produced PSAs, virtual forums discuss Covid-19 vaccines

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Back in December when the newly-developed Covid-19 vaccines were making news headlines and beginning a phased release to a…

<p> Computer science major James Hayes is among seven students who each received $2,143 in scholarship funds from Edison International to help support their education in STEM subject areas. (Photo above courtesy of James Hayes) </p>

Student entrepreneur, Edison Scholar sets sights on information technology pathway

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University computer science senior James Hayes has taken significant steps over the summer toward achieving his…

Farming returns to La Sierra hydroponics style: Freight2Table celebrates first harvest

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – During La Sierra University’s beginnings in the early 20th century, the school farm, especially its dairy, alfalfa fields and…

Art+Design students, faculty land 23 Addys at annual advertising gala

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s Art+Design students and faculty took home another record-breaking number of awards for their…

<p> Domonique Douglas, one of this year's Presidential Scholars volunteers as a candy striper at her local hospital. She worked with her friends to create an awareness campaign and nonprofit in honor of their late classmate aimed at making Bermuda's roads safer.  </p>

A heart for others, a drive to succeed: 2021 Presidential Scholars aim for impact

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- They will arrive at La Sierra University to begin college this fall from locales that are 3,200 miles apart. And although they…

<p> A graduate in her decorated vehicle celebrates completing her degree. </p>

La Sierra graduates 506, more than 300 drive through commencement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As Amy Miller stepped off the La Sierra University commencement stage on June 13 after receiving her master’s degree in…

<p> Advancement staff member Alicia Homer presents slides of yearbook photos for the Class of 1970's 50th anniversary gathering on Zoom. </p>

La Sierra alums reconnect from afar in two-day virtual homecoming

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Their interaction may have taken place across rows of digital squares on Zoom video conferencing, but La Sierra University’s…

Six-artist virtual show spotlights seniors’ talents

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Logo design and photography, prints and collages, designs for posters and packaging – these are among the works created by six…

Inside Look: Art+Design student sheds light on printmaking during Covid

What is printmaking and how have art students participated in classes for this art form during the Covid-19 pandemic? What has been the impact?…

Artist duo’s senior exhibit debuts in virtual 'walk-through' show

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Two graduating seniors in La Sierra University’s Art+Design program will present a virtual senior thesis exhibit this month…

<p> The La Sierra University Golden Eagles Women's Soccer team poses with their Cal Pac Conference Championship trophy on April 11. (Photos: Adrian Wilson) </p>

From a pandemic’s grip, champions emerge: How La Sierra’s athletics program thrived in the face of Covid-19

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Excitement exploded on the field and ricocheted almost immediately around social media on April 11 –- the La Sierra University…

La Sierra University and church roll out Covid-19 vaccination clinics

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University and the La Sierra University Church, in collaboration with Riverside County Public Health, will provide…