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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…

Bobby Brown will serve as La Sierra University Vice President of Enrollment Services effective Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy of Bobby Brown)

La Sierra University hires new Enrollment Services VP, expands team

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In ongoing support and expansion of its enrollment capabilities, La Sierra University this month hired a new vice president of…

Alexander Navarro is baptized by Jason Decena on June 6, in a ceremony on Founders' Green and one week before Navarro's graduation from the health science program. (Photos courtesy of Alexander Navarro)

Four students join the Adventist faith at La Sierra

On June 6, Woobin Kim, Mia Kim, Cheyenne Hinojosa, and Alexander Navarro all gave their life to Christ and became new members of the Seventh-day…

A screen shot of La Sierra's TikTok account featuring Ivan Diaz, right, involved in a 'guess my major' TikTok video.

La Sierra University’s TikTok account lands No. 1 in followers, views

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In just four months, La Sierra University’s marketing TikTok account has surpassed those of other Seventh-day Adventist schools in…

A young attendee of the 2025 General Conference Session displays his La Sierra University t-shirt. (Photo courtesy of William Chunestudy)

La Sierra’s t-shirt giveaway draws crowds at GC Session

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was July 12, the last day of the 62nd General Conference Session in St. Louis, MO and the scene around the La Sierra University…

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