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Curtis Taylor performing for Pierce Street Jazz in July 2016 at Troesh Conference Center. (Photo: courtesy of Zapara School of Business)

Grammy-winning trumpeter Taylor to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University will showcase the talents of acclaimed trumpeter Curtis Taylor in a concert at Troesh Conference Center.

Author Julie Schumacher will give a reading from her New York Times best-selling epistolary novel, "Dear Committee Members," at La Sierra University on Oct. 26.

Best-selling author Julie Schumacher to give reading at Matheson

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Creative writing professor and best-selling author Julie Schumacher will hold a reading and book signing event this month at La…

Taken from a boat near Sadan cave in the remote reaches of Myanmar. (Photo: L. Lee Grismer)

La Sierra biologist leads discovery of 19 new geckos in war-torn Myanmar

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A La Sierra University herpetologist’s ongoing quest to preserve Earth’s fragile and unexplored ecosystems has resulted in the…

Cellist Shuo Ma won last spring's concerto competition at La Sierra University.

La Sierra Orchestra’s season kickoff to feature concerto prize winner

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The La Sierra University Orchestra, led by Director of Orchestral Studies Dean Anderson, will feature prize-winning cellist Shuo…

Social work graduate Angela Chavez draws from her own experiences and aims to help individuals re-direct their lives. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra social work alum aims to help others avoid pitfalls

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Moreno Valley native Angela Chavez knows well the pain of the incarcerated individuals she encounters as a volunteer at…

La Sierra University students exit the La Sierra University Church following Academic Convocation on Sept. 26 during the first week of fall classes. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Wall Street Journal college guide ranks La Sierra No. 1 for diversity

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For the second year, La Sierra University has placed No. 1 in the nation for the diversity of its campus in the second annual…

La Sierra University Director of Strings Studies Jason Uyeyama will perform with two other classical artists for the La Sierra Chamber Music Series recital on Oct. 1. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra chamber concert to feature top classical artists

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Chamber Music Recital series starts its new season with a trio of professional musicians who have played…

La Sierra University Statement on DACA Decision

In light of the federal government’s regrettable decision to rescind a program that has provided a future for scores of young people, La Sierra…

Dr. Charles Teel, Jr., posing along the Path of the Just walkway and fountain he designed in honor of the world's social justice activists and SDA missionaries. (Top four photos: Natan Vigna)

Charles Teel, Jr., a 50-year legacy to La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Beloved La Sierra University professor of religion and society, social justice crusader and missions advocate Charles Teel, Jr.,…

Passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved professor and friend

Passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved professor and friend

With heavy hearts we inform our campus family and our community of the passing of Dr. Charles Teel, beloved religion professor, champion of social…

A builder of ‘sampan,’ or small boats in Hoi An village in Vietnam.

Photographer’s exhibit sheds light on daily life around the world

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Riverside artist Peter Erhard, a La Sierra University professor emeritus, will exhibit his photography at La Sierra’s Brandstater…

(Left to right) Athletics directors Patrick Crarey, Washington Adventist University; Javier Krumm, La Sierra University; La Sierra University President Randal Wisbey; Jordan Stimmel, Walla Walla University (interim AD); and Brittany Brown, Pacific Union College at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics convention in April. The group, along with California Pacific Conference Commissioner Don Ott (behind the camera) met with NAIA leadership to advocate for Sabbath accommodation in scheduling. (Photo: Don Ott)

NAIA to change Saturday cross country nationals, no action on policy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In a move that thrilled its Seventh-day Adventist member teams, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, through its…