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From Islam to Communism. Debra Marovitch, a 2008 La Sierra University Global Studies graduate, recounts the richly varied, endlessly surprising and faith-building experiences of teaching English in Afghanistan and China over eight months. Her journey began Sept. 11 last year and ended in June.

Alumna crosses cultures, builds faith in Asia

As the jet on which Debra Marovitch was traveling descended into Kabul, Afghanistan, she looked down at a mountainous desert environment not unlike…

LSU archaeologist Dr. Doug Clark holds an an ancient object excavated from Jordan. Last month Clark drove a truck bearing 5.5 tons of Jordanian artifacts from Walla Walla University to La Sierra. The move significantly expands La Sierra's archaeological collection.

Prof trucks in artifacts lab, bolsters La Sierra University collections

It took almost four hours and lots of back muscle. But by noon on June 24 facilities personnel and La Sierra University archaeologist and religion…

Nationally noted music therapist Deforia Lane (pictured above) is among six

Music therapists, educators to share insights at conference

A man burdened with a fear of needles listened to a bedside performance of a favorite song before pacemaker implantation surgery and calmly received…

The main office for the Mathematics & Computer Science Department is located in Room 247 of the Price Science Complex at La Sierra University.

New iPhone apps class to beam students into future

La Sierra University students who dream about designing cool iPhone applications can make their wishes come true this fall while simultaneously…

La Sierra students formed strong bonds with residents of Mt. Rubidoux Manor during spring quarter’s Service-Learning courses. On June 9, Riverside City Councilman Mike Gardner, at left with Janet Gilmore, president of the manor’s residents council, presented La Sierra Service-Learning student Jason Ewert with a certificate recognizing the program’s contributions at the manor.

Service-Learning bridges gaps, bonds Riverside residents and students

As La Sierra University students Jason Ewert and Rey Lopez visited with retirement center resident Karen Johnson the past few weeks to discuss her…

Jared Herling, a senior LSU finance major, received happy news the first week of June. He was designated the winner of the first Joe Patton Business Award, a $5,000 prize that will aid his startup company, iHaveThatBook.com. Jan White (pictured left), Patton’s sister, on June 10 presented the first award in honor of her brother. Photo by Larry Becker.

Businessman’s legacy to help local startup grow

Jared Herling, a senior finance major at La Sierra University, received happy news the first week of June from the university's School of Business. He…

On June 14, the largest crowd of students in La Sierra University’s 19-year history filed on stage to collect the largest number of diplomas awarded since the school came into its own.

La Sierra graduates record crowd, ADRA prez calls for pilgrims

For La Sierra University graduate Roberto Ayala, Sunday's commencement was particularly poignant. The exercise science major is the first in his…

Dr. Jim Erickson, the director of the new Center for Philanthropy at La Sierra University.

New philanthropy center to hold information seminar

As the nonprofit community struggles with fundraising and myriad other issues in this difficult economic climate, La Sierra University's new Center…

Groove to the music of La Sierra University’s Big Band

The band will deliver its spring concert with an exciting selection of compositions including Gordon Goodwin's “Cut 'N Run” and “Gumbo Street,”…

Saxophonist David Brennan and guitarist Honglac Hathuc will deliver an eclectic mix of beautiful music this Thursday evening, in a concert to benefit the university’s Big Band. La Sierra student ensembles will also perform, delivering classical and jazz works. The evening’s intriguing lineup will include compositions by G.F. Handel, John Williams, Mile Davis, Ralph Towner, George Gershwin and others. Read more. Original saxophone photo by Tom Oates.

Saxophone, guitar concert to aid student musicians

When music industry professionals take the stage at La Sierra University next Thursday, their goal will be two-fold; deliver top-notch performances…

Want to hear something really cool? Come to the LSU Wind Ensemble concert on Saturday night and enjoy a free sampling of sensational sound!

La Sierra University Wind Ensemble Spring Show on Saturday, May 30

The La Sierra University Wind Ensemble will present its spring show on Sat., May 30 at 8 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Admission is free. Featured…