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Walter Carson, attorney and religious liberty advocate, will speak at La Sierra University on Feb. 23.

Religious freedom attorney to lecture at La Sierra University

A Seventh-day Adventist lawyer who successfully argued a religious freedom case before the U.S. Supreme Court will give a lecture at La Sierra…
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A La Sierra University Honors student at work in a biology lab. Participants during La Sierra's first Homeschool Day will have opportunity to view the campus' many academic offerings.

University to hold first event for homeschooling community

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University, in an effort to reach out to the growing population of homeschoolers and their parents, will hold a daylong…
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Jonathan Mamora, a La Sierra University junior piano performance major shown playing for La Sierra University’s 56th Annual Concerto Concert in April 2014 as the concerto competition’s first place winner that year. He will perform with the Coachella Valley Symphony on Feb. 2. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra piano student lands Coachella Valley Symphony performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. Just before the happiness set in, Jonathan Mamora experienced another sensation -- profound relief. The email he received informed…
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Dr. Elissa Kido received an award from the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists for her extensive contributions to SDA education.

NAD awards La Sierra education professor for contributions

It came as a surprise for Elissa Kido. On Nov. 1 at the North American Division headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., division leaders presented her…
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The 12-member Virtuosos of Yakutia, from northeastern Siberia in Russia, will perform at La Sierra University.

Siberian youth ensemble to perform at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – (www.lasierra.edu) A group of 12 international award-winning violinists based in Russia’s largest republic will perform a…
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Ping-Herng ‘Denny’ Lin, beloved and respected faculty member, teacher, and musician passed away Jan. 2. (photos by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra mourns loss of Denny Lin, beloved professor

On Sat., Jan. 2, the La Sierra University family lost a long-time faculty member and alumnus whose kindness, faith and dedication touched many.
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Ezekiel Cruz as the Grinch dressed like Santa.

Children’s Theater captivates elementary students

When Cinderella dropped her cell phone while leaving the ball, prince charming had to find her by searching for the girl who knew the correct…
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“The Schleswig Variation,” relief print, monotype and chine collé, 2014.

Roxanne Sexauer’s “Taproot” exhibition to showcase woodcut prints

Artist Roxanne Sexauer began carving relief blocks for woodcut prints in the late 1960s, discovering a medium that has captured her artistic focus and…
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Gary Chartier receives the Doctor of Law degree from the University of Cambridge in an official ceremony at the Senate House on Oct. 24. (Photo courtesy of Gary Chartier)

Business prof awarded Doctor of Law degree by University of Cambridge

Legal philosopher Gary Chartier, professor of law and business ethics and associate dean of the Zapara School of Business, has been awarded the…
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Funeral service set for La Sierra University student Nicholas Culver

The family of Nicholas Culver invites his family, friends, and the La Sierra University community to the funeral service, to be held Tuesday, December…
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La Sierra University grieves the loss of freshman Nicholas Culver

La Sierra University grieves the loss of freshman Nicholas Culver

The La Sierra University community is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Nicholas Culver, a freshman general studies student from Rancho Cucamonga,…
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A response to the San Bernardino shootings

A response to the San Bernardino shootings

The La Sierra University family continues to pray for those injured and for the families of those who lost their lives in the San Bernardino shooting,…
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