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<p> Joni Adamson, President’s Professor of Environmental Humanities at Arizona State University will speak for the inaugural Sustainability Speaker Series on April 8. (Photo courtesy of Joni Adamson) </p>

La Sierra University launches public lectures focused on sustainability

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In April, La Sierra University will set in motion a new lecture series focused on the broad topic of sustainability toward…

<p> Randy Roberts, left, senior pastor of the Loma Linda University Church (LLUC) with Weniger awardee, Kimo Smith, &nbsp;LLUC organist and music professor at La Sierra University. </p>

49th Weniger meeting honors La Sierra music prof, former school dean among trailblazing awardees

LOMA LINDA, Calif. – The news came as a shock to Kimo Smith, longtime La Sierra University music professor and organist for the Loma Linda…

Noted UCSD prof to talk ancient metal working in archaeology lecture

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It is an enigma that has puzzled archaeologists for more than 100 years – how did the early control of metal and other resources…

<p> Dr. Richard Osborn, interim La Sierra University president, presents the five-year budget and funding plan during a faculty and staff town hall on Jan. 30. </p>

La Sierra University charts path toward growth

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Heading into 2024, La Sierra University is charting an upward trajectory based on enrollment targets, with near-term strategic…

Artist Reifke presents 300-piece design show at Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – From the still of the northwestern Sierra Nevada mountains, Nate Reifke arrived at Brandstater Gallery to display his artwork in…

<p> Dr. Marlene Ferreras poses with her book, "Insurrectionist Wisdoms: Toward a North American Indigenized Pastoral Theology.” Following are photos she took during three months of research in rural areas of the Yucatán and Chiapas states of southern Mexico. </p>

Divinity School theologian wins national Hispanic book prize

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For practical theology assistant professor Marlene Ferreras, the goal of the research trip to Yucatán, Mexico in November 2016…

<p> Marash Keshishian, La Sierra University health science and nutrition major and Iranian-Armenian immigrant aims for a career in medicine. She told the story recently of her and her family's journey from Iran to the U.S. and into American citizenship. </p>

Giving up is not an option for Iranian-Armenian health sciences student

La Sierra undergrad lands $20k student research award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – As a young ethnic Armenian girl growing up in Iran, Marash Keshishian…

<p> The annual La Sierra University Christmas Tree Lighting event, which involved the ceremonial lighting of the campus' 20-foot pine tree, holiday music, food and games, took place on Nov. 30, 2023. </p>

La Sierra University celebrates the Christmas season

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- In the weeks leading up to Christmas, La Sierra University's various departments and student groups pull out all the stops in…

<p> John Thomas, dean of the Tom &amp; Vi Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University relays lessons he has learned in the world of entrepreneurship and business to his students. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

Biz school dean brings biopharma venture’s success to the classroom

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It’s been a whirlwind ride for a biopharmaceutical venture in Westlake Village – a successful initial public offering in…

La Sierra athletics gets upgrade with new fitness center, gym flooring

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Lined on one side with large windows overlooking its beautiful grounds, La Sierra University’s new, 5,000-square-foot fitness…

<p> Withny Braun de Lobáton, Ph.D., will serve as keynote speaker for this year's Isaac Backus American Freedoms Lecture. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Braun de Lobáton) </p>

Backus lectures return with bioethicist’s talk on religious liberty, medical ethics

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Isaac Backus American Freedoms Lecture series returns on Wednesday, Dec. 6 with a thought-provoking…

<p> Members of a La Sierra University choral group perform during a Candlelight Concert in 2022. (Photo: La&nbsp;&nbsp;Sierra University) </p>

La Sierra’s 76th Annual Candlelight Concert to feature noted alumni

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s Department of Music will commence the Christmas season this weekend with two holiday performances that…

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