News by Year La Sierra University

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Pre-med student aids Covid patients as New York EMT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – When senior pre-med student Marielis George received the email in March announcing La Sierra University’s transition online due…

The Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business opened in 2013 and bears the name of Seventh-day Adventist philanthropists who provided the lead gift for the development of the new school. (Photos: Natan VIgna)

Zapara School of Business achieves key milestone toward international accreditation

RIVER­SIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business is celebrating a significant milestone in its journey toward…

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La Sierra University’s film, TV production BFA redesigned for workforce demand

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – With an eye toward better meeting the skill-sets desired by employers, La Sierra University is rolling out a revised Bachelor of…

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La Sierra Art+Design students, faculty win record advertising awards

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Just before La Sierra University’s campus moved its operations online in March, its Art+Design department celebrated record…

Saladine Ganda goes for a shot during a past game playing for the La Sierra University Golden Eagles. (Photo: Adrian Wilson)

Business grad, basketball player from Congo recounts God’s leading

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For Saladine Ganda, the circuitous trek from his native country on the western coast of Central Africa to study and play…

R.W. Van Arsdale, left, and his son, Robby, with their dogs Watson and Fink at Black Barts RV Park in Flagstaff on April 6. (Photo courtesy of Robby Van Arsdale)

Stranded La Sierra writing instructor teaches from Arizona RV park

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – If one is required to shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic, an RV in the pine forests of Arizona may prove to be the…

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La Sierra University moves online in ongoing response to COVID-19

Faculty, staff, students pull together in cyberspace as the campus responds to pandemic.

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University postpones presidential inauguration

The Inauguration of President Joy A. Fehr has been postponed until Friday, November 13.

Violinist Pablo Sanchez performing his first graduate recital on Feb. 1 at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

La Sierra music alum wins prestigious LA Phil fellowship

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- At first it sounded like a rejection message. The representative from the Los Angeles Philharmonic thanked Pablo Sanchez for his…

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La Sierra University extends spring break

La Sierra University is committed to the well-being of our community and to slowing the spread of the coronavirus while also supporting our students’…

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Campus operations update regarding COVID-19

On March 13, Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser, toward mitigating the further spread of COVID-19, has ordered all schools in…

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'Sound of Music' Dinner and a Show Sweepstakes Winner Announced!

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Congratulations to sweepstakes winner Ann DelCarpio who will enjoy a performance of "The Sound of Music" and dinner in the Dining…