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The mountainous jungle region around the Malaysia-Thailand border near where herpetologist Lee Grismer recently capture an elusive cave-dwelling gecko that is new to the world of science. Photo by Lee Grismer.

Herpetologist gets the gecko

Biologist Lee Grismer earlier this month made good on his word to capture an elusive cave-dwelling gecko near the Malaysia-Thailand border. He also…
Warren Trenchard, his wife Marilyn, Deanna and President Randal Wisbey at Trenchard’s reception.

La Sierra University’s Trenchard celebrates provost tenure with Montreal adventure

Warren Trenchard earlier this month celebrated his years as LSU’s provost with a trip to Montreal’s famed jazz festival. He reflects on his work as…
Wood cut prints on display at Brandstater Gallery.

Brandstater Gallery’s exhibit and concerts beats the heat

Summer is in full swing and so are the arts at La Sierra’s Brandstater Gallery. The highly unique Exquisite Corpse exhibit is on display through…
La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey presents emeritus professor Hilmer Besel with an honorary Doctorate of Humanitarian Service while then Provost Warren Trenchard, right of Besel, Dr. Jim Beach and others applaud.

University honors 95-year-old math dept. founder with doctorate

Hilmer Besel founded La Sierra’s math department, math major and computer science major. But most of all, his is a life of integrity that places…
Guitarist John Payne

Guitarist Payne to play Pierce Street Jazz

Guitarist John Payne will lead a quartet of top players who have performed with a long list of notables including Gladys Knight, Kenny Burrell, Diane…
Steve Pawluk, Ed. D.

La Sierra University taps education prof for provost’s post

Department of Administration and Leadership Chair Steve Pawluk assumes new duties as La Sierra’s provost. He officially took the post July 1. Pawluk…
Kent Bramlett

La Sierra Students and Faculty Participating in Archaeological Dig

La Sierra students and faculty have traveled to Jordan to assist in the Madaba Plains Project. At right is Gary Huffaker, and far right is Kent…

Charter Communications is featuring La Sierra biologist Lee Grismer in a news clip following CNN Headline News.

Cable news to feature La Sierra biologist Grismer

Charter Communications is featuring La Sierra biologist Lee Grismer in a news clip following CNN Headline News. He talks about his lab’s research in…
La Sierra pre-med/business management senior Adam Laudenslager, during the March spring break, helping with construction on Navajo Nation.

Students help repair homes in devastated Navajo region

La Sierra students head for a Navajo region devastated by a recently lifted law that prevented basic home repair. Their goals include repairing…
Administration Building Summer Office Hours

Administration Building Summer Office Hours

In an effort to reduce utility costs and to be environmentally friendly, the Administration Building will begin working a compressed work week on June…
Graduates line up for photos after the Commencement Ceremony.

Surgeon challenges grads, ask questions, find answers that influence

La Sierra University graduates 334 awesome students on June 13. Congratulations Class of 2010!
Anant Gunjeet, age 13, made these Bubble Wrap shoes for his grandmother's

Biz school honors Riverside boy for inventive Bubble Wrap shoes

A Riverside boy is inspired by a SIFE ethics project to make special, bubbly shoes for his grandmother in India. La Sierra University’s School of…