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Pictured is an 1827 Broadwood grand piano. The Period Piano Center concert on March 30 will feature two Broadwoods from 1813 and 1829, and one Erard grand made in 1869.

Three historic pianos to be featured in performance by noted artist

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University Department of Music and the Period Piano Center in Redlands will present a recital this weekend…

Riverside City College President Gregory Anderson, left, and La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey sign a memorandum of understanding between the institutions' business schools that helps RCC business students attain a bachelor's degree in business. (Photos: courtesy of Riverside City College)

La Sierra, RCC deal creates bachelor’s degree pathway for business students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The presidents of La Sierra University and Riverside City College signed a memorandum of understanding on March 6 that helps RCC…

La Sierra University Master of Arts in Teaching graduate Hugh Barker-Hatch teaching at an elementary school on Moreno Valley. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

From insurance agent to teacher—alum’s career pivot brings fulfillment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For 25 years Hugh Barker-Hatch made a living in the insurance industry. But when the competitive environment took a toll, his…

James Smith, right, receives the College Writing Instructor of the Year award in May 2018 from Jill Walker Gonzalez, assistant English professor. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

81-year-old La Sierra grad proves it’s never too late to learn

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University alum James Smith hit the road and moved to Florida last fall. After earning a Master of Arts in English at…

Around 100 visit Brandstater Gallery for Alumni Exhibit opening

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – When K2 Snowboarding Global Senior Designer Ricky Raboteau creates new looks for upcoming lines of boards, he talks to…

The La Sierra University Wind Ensemble in 2015 with director Giovanni Santos. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Wind Ensemble, guest conductor Thompson to perform “Iconic Voices”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- In a performance that honors quintessential composers of music for wind instruments, the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble will…

Trumpeter and music educator Brian Swartz will bring his talents to the stage at Troesh Conference Center on March 13,

Trumpeter Brian Swartz to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Trumpeter Brian Swartz whose extensive credits include work on Grammy-winning projects will take the stage in a performance at La…

La Sierra University Drama presents 90-minute “Hamlet”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- William Shakespeare’s timeless and dark tragedy, “Hamlet,” will play out at La Sierra University’s Matheson Hall in a 90-minuted…

La Sierra to stage “Into the Woods” musical with 20-member cast, orchestra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Featuring a cast of 20 including community audition winners, La Sierra University’s Department of Music will stage the Tony…

Carlton Fuller, left, former Riverside County Sheriff's Department forensics manager teaches fingerprint identification techniques to La Sierra University criminal justice student Fernando Monzo.

La Sierra University’s criminal justice program ranks among top in nation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A 2019 college guide has ranked La Sierra University’ criminal justice program 12th in the nation, a designation that comes as the…