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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…

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

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…

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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…

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Pre-Medical Society’s Guatemala mission trip goes virtual

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The task facing La Sierra University’s Pre-Medical Society last fall was daunting – take an annual mission trip to Guatemala…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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