News 2016 La Sierra University

La Sierra’s first robotics camp attracts large turnout

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The classroom was packed with 36 kids ages 8 to 12, eager to learn about robotics with Enoch Hwang, computer science chair and…
La Sierra Enactus team members on stage in St. Louis for their final round presentation. Left to right, Joe Rees, Andrew Ranzinger, Sharina Carruthers, Eliza Hakobyan, Branden Liau-Lau, and Xavier Watson. (Photo: Otto Mejia/Enactus USA)

La Sierra University Enactus aims for world cup, celebrates 25 years of impact and connections

La Sierra University business student and Enactus team member Wessam Rabbady was caught off guard by the announcement -- one of the nation’s top…
The La Sierra University Chamber Singers with Japanese choirs for a performance in Mielparque Concert Hall in Osaka.

La Sierra Chamber Singers’ Japan tour touches lives

What began as a conversation with a music distribution executive last year, morphed into a whirlwind two-week tour of Japan this summer for the La…
Blues guitarist John Payne with bassist Henry Franklin. Payne will headline Pierce Street Jazz on Aug. 10.

Pierce Street Jazz to host blues guitarist John Payne

As a student of jazz guitar, John Payne was influenced by the likes of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, and Kenny Burrell.
A photo of DePaul Williams and sister, Jazmine Williams, during La Sierra's 2013 graduation.

CJ director dedicates MBA in honor of sister, recalls university’s impact

When DePaul Williams graduated from La Sierra University on June 12 with his Master of Business Administration degree, he received so many phone…
Grammy-winning cellist Lynn Harrell is among several featured guest artists who will give performances during the Montecito International Music Festival at La Sierra (Photo: Chad Batka)

Music festival brings world-class artists to La Sierra

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University is hosting for the second year the Montecito International Music Festival which brings a slate of…
Trumpeter and Grammy winner Curtis Taylor will headline Pierce Street Jazz on July 13.

Pierce Street Jazz to feature Grammy-winning trumpeter

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Grammy award-winning Curtis Taylor will bring his trumpet to La Sierra University in another musical night of Pierce Street Jazz. 
Left to right, Shane Bickner, Melissa Bickner, Dawn Bickner, Jordan Bickner, Steven Bickner, and Zach Bickner at Jordan’s June 12 graduation from La Sierra University. (Photo: Shawn Koh)

Farming family’s siblings bring home La Sierra business degrees

When the four Bickner family siblings – Melissa, Shane, Zach and Jordan --- were deciding which Seventh-day Adventist college to attend, their parents…
(Left to right) Edgar Omar Padilla, Jennifer Miranda, Timothy Royce Olarte, and Christopher Avery Bradley were among 13 La Sierra students who received STEM scholarships from Edison International.

$25k Edison STEM grant helps La Sierra students pursue dreams

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The future researcher and the future mathematics professor were surprised, and grateful—their dream careers lie within closer…
La Sierra University Class of 2016, 428 in total, wave to the camera drone on commencement Sunday. (Photos by Natan Vigna and Caitlin Palma)

La Sierra University graduates largest class in school’s history

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University Criminal Justice student Joseph Lopez stood in a long line of capped and gowned graduates on a cool Sunday…
Tenor saxophonist Chuck Manning will lead Pierce Street Jazz in this month's concert.

Saxophonist Chuck Manning to headline Pierce Street Jazz

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – One of the Southland’s most inventive jazz horn players Chuck Manning, who is known for his talent with the tenor saxophone, will…
ADRA International President Jonathan Duffy speaks during a chapel service at La Sierra University. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

Adventist humanitarian aid agency launches refugee campaign at La Sierra

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency, whose humanitarian aid and outreach efforts impact millions of people around the world unveiled a…