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AAA Board Votes Extension of University's Accreditation; Schedules Interim Visit in 2012

AAA Board Votes Extension of University's Accreditation; Schedules Interim Visit in 2012

The Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) Board has announced that they are extending our University’s current accreditation through December 31,…
Golden Eagles men’s basketball to celebrate first conference championship

Golden Eagles men’s basketball to celebrate first conference championship

La Sierra University men’s basketball team brings home the school’s first championship banner after a close game with sister school WWU. La Sierra MVP…
Pictured is a cave-dwelling gecko species in Southeast Asia that is transitioning from a former life in the forest.

DNA yields new gecko species

Herpetologist Lee Grismer’s DNA work yields the cave gecko captured last summer in Southeast Asia is new to science. He takes off for a pirate hideout…
Richard Pershing, director of the Center for Conflict Resolution at La Sierra University.

New center takes aim at conflict

Looking for a better way to manage conflict? The Center for Conflict Resolution provides mediation training for a variety of professions. Read…
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Laguna Beach artist to exhibit at Brandstater

Jeff Koegel’s work as a painter, art director, graphic designer and illustrator has received numerous awards from Graphis, Communication Arts, and…
La Sierra's Joirdan Jones pushes toward the basket in a game against Westminster College.

La Sierra University women’s basketball scores record wins and strong academics

The team of mostly freshmen Golden Eagles recruits nails record wins and solid academics during entry year into NAIA.
Jack Miles, acclaimed writer, author and professor

Pulitzer Prize-winning author to lecture on "God: A Biography"

Jack Miles, acclaimed writer, author and professor will give a talk and discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning work at the next Landa Lecture
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La Sierra’s grad conference draws 24 presenters from Calif., China schools

Natures2011 takes place at La Sierra on Feb. 18 with grad students from eight universities and colleges, including one Chinese school, presenting…
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Faculty to display wide-ranging talent in Brandstater art show

La Sierra’s art faculty will shine a light on their creative gifts in their own show, beginning with an opening celebration on Feb. 14. View their…
Award-winning author Kevin Fenton

Award-winning author Fenton to discuss “Merit Badges”

AWP award-winning novelist Kevin Fenton is coming to La Sierra. His book “Merit Badges” has garnered national accolades.

Dr. Daniel Cummings, conductor, La Sierra University Symphony Orchestra

UC Irvine, La Sierra conductors to lead "String Spectacular"

What happens when two university orchestras combine their talents? The audience is offered an intriguing and beautiful musical experience, and the…