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<p> Students exit the School of Education in early 2020 at La Sierra University. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra to launch 10 new academic programs this fall

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Moving forward into the next school year, La Sierra University will add at least 10 new academic degree programs to its…

<p> Third-year La Sierra University student Joseph Nyangweso dreamed of becoming an orthopedic trauma surgeon.  </p>

Passing of student Joseph Nyangweso draws reaction, support from hundreds

RIVERSIDE, Calif. --  On Thursday, Aug. 10, family members, teachers, friends, and community members gathered at Hole Memorial Auditorium to…

<p> Dr. Ivan Rouse in the physics lab with students at La Sierra University in 2014. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

Former longtime physics professor Ivan Rouse passes away

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University deeply regrets to announce the death of Ivan Rouse, esteemed physics professor for 39 years in the College…

<p> A portrait of Dr. Fritz Guy taken at La Sierra University in 2015. (Photos: Natan Vigna) </p>

La Sierra University’s founding president, beloved scholar Fritz Guy passes to his rest

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University is saddened to announce the passing of its founding president, Dr. Fritz Guy, who died yesterday morning,…

Criminal justice grad conquers extraordinary obstacle to receive diploma

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Earning a college degree is difficult for most, but some encounter unimaginable hurdles along their journey – such was the case…

Grads urged to impact with liberal arts skills, faith, hope

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Early on June 18, under a cool sky, La Sierra University together with hundreds of graduates’ family members and friends…

<p> The La Sierra University Enactus team pauses for a photo shoot after registration for the Enactus national exposition at the University of Texas at Dallas. (Photo: Otto Mejia, Enactus USA) </p>

La Sierra Enactus among top national teams, strengthens education in Nepal

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was one of the best moments of a whirlwind trip delivering flash drives loaded with educational curriculum to schools in…

La Sierra University to stage Broadway musical “Little Women”

A Broadway musical adapted from the beloved literary classic “Little Women” is coming to the stage at La Sierra University this weekend.

<p> Honor class members, left to right, Richard Serns, Thelda Roberts Goodlitt and Paul Beach pose for a photo in front of Founders' Green on April 15. </p>

Homecoming 2023 honors alums, celebrates Class of 1973

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was July 20, 1969, and incoming college freshman Rick Serns was riding an electric cart gathering eggs on the farm of the La…

<p> Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient,  international performing artist, violinist Kristin Lee. (Photo: Sophie Zhai) </p>

Hanson-Koobs series returns with world-class artists in free performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s ongoing professional classical artist program, the Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series, returns this season…

<p> La Sierra University students and campus tour leaders Anett Pajuelo, left, and Paulina Tapia pose during the AVID Day fair. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez) </p>

First La Sierra AVID Day brings 200 high schoolers to college

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – They learned about geckos, local plant species, art and design opportunities and participated in a scavenger hunt—high school…

<p> Noted saxophonist Doug Webb will perform at La Sierra University on April 12. (Photo: Peter Sherman) </p>

Pierce Streets series to showcase veteran saxophonist, high school band

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A La Sierra University community music series this week will showcase a noted veteran of Hollywood soundtracks and A-list…