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<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…

<p> Orion Weiss, concert pianist, has performed with the major American orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic. </p>

Hanson-Koobs virtual performance presents Elgar Piano Quintet

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series will present a free virtual performance by five distinguished…

<p> La Sierra University student Lynette Pingah, left, of Papua New Guinea is with Heidi Weiss-Krumm, director of the Office of International Student Services. </p>

Textbooks or groceries: University food ministry alleviates tough choices

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Each Wednesday morning political economy major and South African student Iman ‘Chipo’ Matongo, wearing the requisite face mask,…

<p> Health sciences and pre-medical major Benae Anderson participates in a recent COVID-19 screening using the saliva-based method provided by La Sierra University's virology lab. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Two-part COVID-19 screening forms effective stop-gap at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The process is simple – check in and walk to an orange cone for distancing; use the provided straw and tube to collect the…

Unintended odyssey: History prof’s dissertation discovery leads to major book deal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It started with a mistake. Alicia Gutierrez-Romine arrived at the California State Archives in May 2015 to research her…

<p> David Baron, award-winning author, former enrivonrment correspondent for NPR. (Photo courtesy of David Baron) </p>

Former NPR journalist, award-winning author to give Earth Day presentation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s departments of English and biology will co-host a virtual Earth Day event featuring a live, interactive…

Statement on Asian Community Attacks

Dear La Sierra University Community:  Over the past year, the media has reported a spike in verbal and physical attacks against members of the…