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Dr. Ivan Rouse in the physics lab with students at La Sierra University in 2014. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

Former longtime physics professor Ivan Rouse passes away

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University deeply regrets to announce the death of Ivan Rouse, esteemed physics professor for 39 years in the College…

A portrait of Dr. Fritz Guy taken at La Sierra University in 2015. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra University’s founding president, beloved scholar Fritz Guy passes to his rest

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University is saddened to announce the passing of its founding president, Dr. Fritz Guy, who died yesterday morning,…

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Criminal justice grad conquers extraordinary obstacle to receive diploma

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Earning a college degree is difficult for most, but some encounter unimaginable hurdles along their journey – such was the case…

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Grads urged to impact with liberal arts skills, faith, hope

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Early on June 18, under a cool sky, La Sierra University together with hundreds of graduates’ family members and friends…

The La Sierra University Enactus team pauses for a photo shoot after registration for the Enactus national exposition at the University of Texas at Dallas. (Photo: Otto Mejia, Enactus USA)

La Sierra Enactus among top national teams, strengthens education in Nepal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was one of the best moments of a whirlwind trip delivering flash drives loaded with educational curriculum to schools in…

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La Sierra University to stage Broadway musical “Little Women”

A Broadway musical adapted from the beloved literary classic “Little Women” is coming to the stage at La Sierra University this weekend.

Honor class members, left to right, Richard Serns, Thelda Roberts Goodlitt and Paul Beach pose for a photo in front of Founders' Green on April 15.

Homecoming 2023 honors alums, celebrates Class of 1973

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was July 20, 1969, and incoming college freshman Rick Serns was riding an electric cart gathering eggs on the farm of the La…

Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient,  international performing artist, violinist Kristin Lee. (Photo: Sophie Zhai)

Hanson-Koobs series returns with world-class artists in free performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s ongoing professional classical artist program, the Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series, returns this season…

La Sierra University students and campus tour leaders Anett Pajuelo, left, and Paulina Tapia pose during the AVID Day fair. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez)

First La Sierra AVID Day brings 200 high schoolers to college

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – They learned about geckos, local plant species, art and design opportunities and participated in a scavenger hunt—high school…

Noted saxophonist Doug Webb will perform at La Sierra University on April 12. (Photo: Peter Sherman)

Pierce Streets series to showcase veteran saxophonist, high school band

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A La Sierra University community music series this week will showcase a noted veteran of Hollywood soundtracks and A-list…

Dr. John Brunt, right, receives the Weniger Award medallion from Gerald Winslow.

Weniger awards honor La Sierra trustee, biology student, alumni

LOMA LINDA, Calif. – Among 191 past laureates of the prestigious Charles E. Weniger Awards, John Brunt noted that 13 of them had been his teachers…

Dr. Giovanni Santos directs the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble at Hole Memorial Auditorium.

Inspired journey: Music director Santos making international inroads as composer

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An early career experience performing the original music of a noted big band director struck a chord with Giovanni Santos – 20…

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