News by Year La Sierra University

Donated shoes line the steps leading to the sanctuary platform at La Sierra University Church.

Student association aims to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes for souls in need

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Sneakers, boots, sandals and other types of shoes in various colors lined the steps leading to the sanctuary platform at La…
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"The Glory of God's Grace" sculpture by noted sculptor Alan Collins is a landmark on La Sierra's campus. It signifies the grace extended to each of us by God, and the grace He intends us to extend to each other. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

A Message from President Randal Wisbey Regarding Recent Government Actions

Dear members of the La Sierra University community,
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Dr. Lisa Kohlmeier, associate professor of history, passed away Jan. 23, leaving a legacy of kindness and caring for students, colleagues and community, and broad scholastic achievement. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

University remembers the inspirational life of Dr. Lisa Kohlmeier

With prayers, tears, and a touch of humor, La Sierra University students, faculty and staff gathered on Thurs., Jan. 26 to recall the many ways Lisa…
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Acclaimed concert pianist James Dick will perform with the La Sierra University Orchestra.

Renowned pianist to headline orchestra concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – James Dick, an internationally renowned concert pianist, will join the La Sierra University Orchestra in a concert at Hole…
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Award-winning violinist and international concert artist Niv Ashkenazi will perform at La Sierra University.

International classical musicians to perform with La Sierra Chamber Orchestra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – International concert artists, violinist Niv Ashkenazi and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya, will join the La Sierra University Chamber…
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La Sierra University students (left to right) Aidan Syto, Luis Ugalde, and Stephanie Chang work on projects in a university science lab.

Edison grants La Sierra second $25k STEM award for students

Energy giant’s scholarships among $23 million LSU awarded to students
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La Sierra University student Sabrina Benetiz with a second grade student from Collett Elementary School in Riverside, enjoying a recent holiday outreach event.

Santa’s Friends bring Christmas to 85 second graders

On Fri., Dec. 9, 85 second graders at Collett Elementary School in Riverside tore into brightly wrapped presents and formed bonds with students from…

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Scientists Leslie Martin of La Sierra University, left, and Kate Faasse of the University of New South Wales take a selfie during Faasse's recent visit to Southern California.

Researchers analyze Facebook comments on vaccine beliefs

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – What started out as an interaction between friends on a high-profile Facebook post served as the impetus for a unique analysis of…
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Future teachers learn on live simulators

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Their movements were somewhat stiff and awkward, yet the five virtual middle school students expressed a full range of…
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Jazz vocalist Mon David, known for his wide vocal range, will lead the next Pierce Street Jazz concert at La Sierra University. (Photo: courtesy of Mon David)

Award-winning vocalist comes to Pierce Street Jazz

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Mon David, award-winning jazz vocalist, will headline the next Pierce Street Jazz concert at La Sierra University.
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Maury Jackson (second from left), associate professor of practical theology, leads a class at La Sierra University which was recently named No. 1 in the nation and the West for the diversity of its campus.

Wall Street Journal names La Sierra most diverse in region, nation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In a follow-up to its inaugural college ranking released in September, the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education on Dec. 2…
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Wesley Kime's portrait of Murray Brandstater, Ph.D., and one of more than 60 portraits Kime painted of LLU faculty. The Brandstater family established the Brandstater Gallery at La Sierra University in 1984.

Physician-artist Kime exhibits “A Life of Art” at Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For Wesley Kime, a graduate of Loma Linda and La Sierra universities, art has been a passionate avocation alongside a successful…

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