News by Year La Sierra University

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Art+Design students, faculty land 23 Addys at annual advertising gala

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s Art+Design students and faculty took home another record-breaking number of awards for their…

Domonique Douglas, one of this year's Presidential Scholars volunteers as a candy striper at her local hospital. She worked with her friends to create an awareness campaign and nonprofit in honor of their late classmate aimed at making Bermuda's roads safer. 

A heart for others, a drive to succeed: 2021 Presidential Scholars aim for impact

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- They will arrive at La Sierra University to begin college this fall from locales that are 3,200 miles apart. And although they…

A graduate in her decorated vehicle celebrates completing her degree.

La Sierra graduates 506, more than 300 drive through commencement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- As Amy Miller stepped off the La Sierra University commencement stage on June 13 after receiving her master’s degree in…

Advancement staff member Alicia Homer presents slides of yearbook photos for the Class of 1970's 50th anniversary gathering on Zoom.

La Sierra alums reconnect from afar in two-day virtual homecoming

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Their interaction may have taken place across rows of digital squares on Zoom video conferencing, but La Sierra University’s…

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Six-artist virtual show spotlights seniors’ talents

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Logo design and photography, prints and collages, designs for posters and packaging – these are among the works created by six…

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Inside Look: Art+Design student sheds light on printmaking during Covid

What is printmaking and how have art students participated in classes for this art form during the Covid-19 pandemic? What has been the impact?…

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Artist duo’s senior exhibit debuts in virtual 'walk-through' show

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Two graduating seniors in La Sierra University’s Art+Design program will present a virtual senior thesis exhibit this month…

The La Sierra University Golden Eagles Women's Soccer team poses with their Cal Pac Conference Championship trophy on April 11. (Photos: Adrian Wilson)

From a pandemic’s grip, champions emerge: How La Sierra’s athletics program thrived in the face of Covid-19

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Excitement exploded on the field and ricocheted almost immediately around social media on April 11 –- the La Sierra University…

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La Sierra University and church roll out Covid-19 vaccination clinics

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University and the La Sierra University Church, in collaboration with Riverside County Public Health, will provide…

Orion Weiss, concert pianist, has performed with the major American orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and New York Philharmonic.

Hanson-Koobs virtual performance presents Elgar Piano Quintet

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University's Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series will present a free virtual performance by five distinguished…

La Sierra University student Lynette Pingah, left, of Papua New Guinea is with Heidi Weiss-Krumm, director of the Office of International Student Services.

Textbooks or groceries: University food ministry alleviates tough choices

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Each Wednesday morning political economy major and South African student Iman ‘Chipo’ Matongo, wearing the requisite face mask,…

Health sciences and pre-medical major Benae Anderson participates in a recent COVID-19 screening using the saliva-based method provided by La Sierra University's virology lab. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Two-part COVID-19 screening forms effective stop-gap at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The process is simple – check in and walk to an orange cone for distancing; use the provided straw and tube to collect the…