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La Sierra launches endowment to fund debt-free college for foster youth

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – On November 13, approximately 150 La Sierra University alumni, trustees, supporters, faculty and staff along with Riverside civic…

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La Sierra fields largest team in Riverside run, raises foster youth tuition funds

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was an historic and poignant day for the team from La Sierra University. In partnership with TeamWith, a local social impact…

Archaeologist Craig Lesh leads a simulated excavation for children and youth during last year's Archaeology Discovery Weekend. (Photos: La Sierra University)

Dig into history at La Sierra’s Archaeology Discovery Weekend

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An archaeology center at La Sierra University will roll out the 17th annual Archaeology Discovery Weekend on Nov. 15-16, inviting…

Senior Master Sergeant Vincent G. Daino (U.S. Air Force, Retired), a Riverside resident, former university employee will be a featured guest in a special Veterans Day chapel service on Nov. 11 at the La Sierra University Church. (Photo here and below courtesy of SMSgt Vincent Daino)

La Sierra University chapel service to salute campus, community veterans

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was the call to serve her country and to give back to her parents for their many sacrifices that inspired La Sierra University…

Seventh-day Adventist entrepreneurs and philanthropists Tom and Vi Zapara made significant impacts on Adventist institutions around the denomination. 

Passing of alumnus and Zapara School of Business namesake, Violet Zapara

When philanthropy is accompanied by authenticity, humility of spirit, kindness and faith, it shines as a beacon by which all can chart their course…

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Grammy-winning Parker Quartet to perform at La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- On October 25, the Grammy award-winning Parker Quartet will perform at La Sierra University’s Hole Memorial Auditorium with a…

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Student association president Ivan Diaz aims for advocacy and service

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The incoming president of the Student Association of La Sierra University knows the value of service to others from his own life…

Left to right, Grace Solinap, son Josh Solinap, and husband, Mariano Solinap attend the Parent Blessing Service on September 16.

Blessing Service offers spiritual comfort, support to parents and freshmen

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Freshmen, many with family members beside them, filled La Sierra University Church the evening of September 16 to participate in a…

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Award-winning pianist, incoming music prof Mamora to give recital

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- International award-winning pianist Jonathan Mamora will celebrate his return to his alma mater, La Sierra University, with a…

Lloyd Trueblood aboard ship in the Saragasso Sea.

Marine biologist’s NSF grants propel ocean, carbon research

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – This coming February, La Sierra University marine biologist Lloyd Trueblood along with a biology undergraduate from Colton will…

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U.S. News Best Colleges ranks La Sierra No. 3 in West for Social Mobility

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In results released today, La Sierra University ranked No. 3 for Social Mobility out of more than 100 universities across the West…

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Pierce Street Jazz returns with Grammy-nominated saxophonist Pinter

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – As La Sierra University’s new school year gets underway this month, its long-standing professional artist series, Pierce Street…

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