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Pivotal octopus, ocean acidity study attracts international media

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The collaborative work of scientists at La Sierra University and Walla Walla University has widened the scientific window into…

Mark Rubin, left, and Pam Rubin in 2010. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra mourns passing of Riverside developer and philanthropist Mark Rubin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The La Sierra University community was saddened this week to learn of the passing of longtime Riverside advocate and property…

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Title V STEM program aims to move needle on student success

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A federal grant program aimed at addressing inequities in STEM education is under implementation at La Sierra University, which…

Daisy Pineda, a staff member in Dr. Arturo Diaz's lab, processes saliva samples for COVID-19 screening tests. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra health services, virology lab join forces in corralling COVID

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Widespread testing has long been touted by public health officials as one of the best ways to control the COVID-19 pandemic and…

An aerial view over the entrance of La Sierra University. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra University plans fall campus re-opening, spring online

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s leadership recently announced to students and employees its plans to re-open the campus for fall quarter…

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

Hanson-Koobs series returns: virtual concert to feature top artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's Department of Music is featuring a virtual return of its Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series on Feb. 11 in…

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Connections during COVID: New campus chaplain charts intentional path in virtual world

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Under normal circumstances, La Sierra University Campus Chaplain Jason Decena would form connections by chatting with students…

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Archaeology weekend goes virtual, attracts international audience

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was midnight in Germany when an archaeology event highlighting ancient discoveries began streaming live from 6,000 miles away…

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La Sierra offers virtual 73rd Candlelight Concert, Christmas Gala

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s long-running annual Candlelight Concert and signature music department fundraiser have moved into virtual…

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Biologist’s Uzbekistan expedition nets long-sought, tiny gecko

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- They fanned out over Uzbekistan’s Kyzylkum Desert in the dead of night, keeping in sight of each other’s flashlights, straining…

Associate Biology Professor Arturo Diaz teaches SEA-GENES on campus in a physically-distanced class. Left to right William Van Iderstein, Vivianna Williams, Elizabeth Chau, Madyllyne Vaca, Melissa Acevedo, and Dr. Arturo Diaz. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Online, in-person, or in between: students move ahead in difficult times

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Her facemask is sometimes uncomfortable and six-foot distancing from classmates less than ideal, but pre-veterinary medicine…

Registered nurses and other medical staff at Redlands Community Hospital take a selfie with their new protective face shields provided by La Sierra Enactus.

La Sierra Enactus team produces 200+ face shields for health workers

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As the COVID-19 pandemic shifted into high gear this spring and again in the summer, healthcare institutions around the country…