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<p> Left to right, former library director Kitty Simmons (in 1970s period attire), La Sierra University Library Director Jeff de Vries, former library assistant Kathleen Dunn, former library committee chair and emeritus English professor Winona Howe, and La Sierra University Provost April Summitt at the library's 50th anniversary celebration reception. </p>

La Sierra University Library celebrates 50th, plans new name

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The reception held this fall in commemoration of the La Sierra University Library’s 50th anniversary recalled the culture of the…

La Sierra University lands $3 million federal grant, aims focus on Earth’s stewardship

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was welcome and exciting news – on Oct. 1, La Sierra University received notice if its fourth Title V grant from the U.S.…

<p> Saxophonst Teodross Avery performs in 2018 at Troesh Conference Center with Theo Saunders, piano, and Henry Franklin, bass. (Photos: La Sierra University) </p>

Noted saxophonist, composer Teodross Avery to headline Pierce Street series

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Riverside’s free-admission community arts series Pierce Street Jazz returns to La Sierra University on Wednesday, Nov. 29…

<p> Site of the Khirbet Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scroll were found. (Photo: Pixabay) </p>

15th archaeology weekend to feature Dead Sea Scrolls, family events

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- This month, a long-standing archaeology event at La Sierra University designed for scholars, theologians, interested lay…

Inaugural gala celebrates former La Sierra president, wife with Broadway-style tribute

Business school’s Lifetime Achievement Award event raises $200k for endowment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was a sold-out show at the Riverside…

La Sierra University trustees select interim university president

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The La Sierra University Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Oct. 18 selected former higher education administrator and retired…

<p> Images from Tim Musso's first book, "Chasing the Sun" which published in August. </p>

La Sierra art prof’s first illustrated book depicts Alaska’s Arctic tern

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was a brief glimpse, several seconds in duration, but the way the Arctic tern winged so elegantly overhead that day in…

<p> Guitarist Jack Tone-Riordan will perform for Pierce Street Jazz on Sept. 28. (Photo: Angela Bennett) </p>

Zapara business school, Pierce Street series to celebrate school’s 10th anniversary

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Ten years ago this month, hundreds gathered at La Sierra University to celebrate the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art…

La Sierra University’s rankings jump again in U.S. News colleges guide

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University saw its placement climb across three categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges guide…

Statement on leadership changes at La Sierra University

Statement on leadership changes at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Effective Sunday, Sept. 17, La Sierra University President Joy Fehr resigned her duties as president of the university…

Statement from the La Sierra University Board of Trustees

Statement from the La Sierra University Board of Trustees

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University President Joy Fehr has resigned from her duties effective Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. 

<p> La Sierra University student and Edison Scholar Diane Marikit Tio, at her computer. (Photo courtesy of Diane Marikit Tio) </p>

Edison International again gives boost to STEM students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For the ninth consecutive year, energy conglomerate Edison International has provided grants to La Sierra University students,…

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