News by Year La Sierra University

Future Farmers new business development plan designed by Terrill Thomas, exhibitor in the Brandstater Gallery Faculty Show 2015.

La Sierra art faculty to showcase talent in Brandstater exhibit

Ten faculty members of La Sierra University’s Art+Design department will put their talents on display this month in the Faculty Show 2015 at…
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Rami G. Khouri, Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, Lebanon captured during the Global Redesign Series: The Middle East G20 Imperative at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2009. ("Rami G Khouri" by World Economic Forum – http://bit.ly/1OKdCu9)

Beirut journalist to lecture on Syria, Iraq and ISIS

Rami Khouri, internationally syndicated political columnist, senior public policy fellow and noted public speaker will give a lecture at La Sierra…

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Parents and family members of La Sierra freshmen attend the IGNITE Parent Blessing on Sept. 18 at the La Sierra University Church. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

Parents send off college-bound children with blessings

In an emotional service that capped a three-day orientation to college life at La Sierra University, parents of several hundred freshmen prayed…
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Filming on a military base in Afghanistan for the documentary “CHAPLAINS,” with (left to right) cameraman Nathan DeWild, Chaplain Paul Hurley, filmmaker Martin Doblmeier, and soundman Jeremy Zunk. (Photo courtesy of Journey Films)

New documentary “CHAPLAINS” to screen at La Sierra University

A documentary that explores the dynamic world of chaplains in various fields will screen at La Sierra University next month as part of an…
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Hundreds of students, faculty and staff fill the La Sierra University Church for the new school year's convocation service Sept. 22. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra commences new year with call to purposeful living

On the second day of fall classes, hundreds of La Sierra University students crowded into the university’s church for the annual service that begins…
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La Sierra University freshmen with the Golden Eagles athletics mascot during freshmen IGNITE Sept. 16-18. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

Freshmen IGNITE in preparation for college

They converged on campus the third week of September full of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness – approximately 375 young people about to…
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La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts school in Riverside, Calif., has been ranked among best regional universities in the West.

U.S. News ranks La Sierra among best regional universities

La Sierra University, a Seventh-day Adventist liberal arts school noted for its value-added education and service programs has been ranked by U.S.…

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La Sierra University business alum and development officer Jonathan Davidson published a book on Amazon about his college difficulties and the study techniques that changed his life.

La Sierra alum’s book offers college exam ‘cheat sheet’

Just in time for back-to-school strategizing, a La Sierra University alum has released a self-published book on Amazon that helps college students…
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Academy Award winner Melissa Leo as Papillon, left, and Amanda Lynne as the shop owner's wife in "The Butterfly, the Harp and the Timepiece." (Stills and photos by cinematographers Christopher Rusin and Bryce Vails)

La Sierra University film starring Oscar winner Leo to debut at L.A. Shorts Fest

A film developed through La Sierra University’s film and television department and featuring Oscar and Golden Globe winners will debut during opening…
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Assistant Chaplain Martin Corona baptizes Daman Uppal during La Sierra University's June 5 baptism. (Photos by Natan Vigna)

Seventeen give their hearts to Christ in La Sierra baptism

On a balmy Friday evening in late spring, 17 individuals gave their public testimony of lifelong commitment to Christ during La Sierra University’s…
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Guitarist John Payne performs for last summer's Pierce Street Jazz series (background, bassist Henry Franklin).

Pierce Street Jazz to host guitarist John Payne

As a student of jazz guitar, John Payne was influenced by the likes of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and Kenny Burrell.
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Motivational speaker and classical artist Alpin Hong inspires the TEDxLaSierraUniversity audience with an energetic rendition of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."

Speakers inspire at TEDxLaSierraUniversity: video recap

An entrepreneurial ice cream maker, a technology guru, a restaurant chain founder and a former venture capitalist-turned-nonprofit chief…
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