News 2016 La Sierra University

Martin Chalifour, concertmaster for the L.A. Philharmonic will give a recital and masterclass at La Sierra University on March 10.

Guest Artist Series to feature L.A. Phil concertmaster Chalifour

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A concert series at La Sierra University will feature the talents of violin virtuoso Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster for…
A Statement on Events at Southern Adventist University

A Statement on Events at Southern Adventist University

We are saddened by the recent events that occurred at one of our sister institutions of higher education in connection with events and a vespers…
Scenes from dress rehearsal for "The Pirates of Penzance" by La Sierra University's opera program.

La Sierra opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A popular comedic opera created by famed 19th century musical duo W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan will take the stage next…

The Rev. Dr. Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, president of the Claremont School of Theology, will give this year’s Paul J. Landa Memorial Lecture at La Sierra University.

Claremont School of Theology president to lecture at La Sierra University

An annual lecture honoring the legacy of a former La Sierra University professor and visionary leader will this year feature a talk by a scholar of…
(Left to right) La Sierra University art student Grace Saunders with artists Yevgeniya Mikhail, Jennie Cottrell, Martha Rich and curator Torrey Cook. The artists are participating in Cook's group exhibit, "Women of the New Contemporary" at Brandstater Gallery.

Gallery welcomes group art show, “Women of the New Contemporary"

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An exhibit of works by 31 female artists, including several murals, will open at La Sierra University, serving as one of the…
Freshman Alexis Davis stands firm by her faith and beliefs in the Sabbath she was raised to observe. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

Freshman basketball player chooses Sabbath

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – For most ambitious basketball-playing high school seniors, scholarship offers from top-tier universities would be a dream come…
Walter Carson, attorney and religious liberty advocate, will speak at La Sierra University on Feb. 23.

Religious freedom attorney to lecture at La Sierra University

A Seventh-day Adventist lawyer who successfully argued a religious freedom case before the U.S. Supreme Court will give a lecture at La Sierra…
A La Sierra University Honors student at work in a biology lab. Participants during La Sierra's first Homeschool Day will have opportunity to view the campus' many academic offerings.

University to hold first event for homeschooling community

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University, in an effort to reach out to the growing population of homeschoolers and their parents, will hold a daylong…
Jonathan Mamora, a La Sierra University junior piano performance major shown playing for La Sierra University’s 56th Annual Concerto Concert in April 2014 as the concerto competition’s first place winner that year. He will perform with the Coachella Valley Symphony on Feb. 2. (Photo by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra piano student lands Coachella Valley Symphony performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. Just before the happiness set in, Jonathan Mamora experienced another sensation -- profound relief. The email he received informed…
Dr. Elissa Kido received an award from the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists for her extensive contributions to SDA education.

NAD awards La Sierra education professor for contributions

It came as a surprise for Elissa Kido. On Nov. 1 at the North American Division headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., division leaders presented her…
The 12-member Virtuosos of Yakutia, from northeastern Siberia in Russia, will perform at La Sierra University.

Siberian youth ensemble to perform at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – (www.lasierra.edu) A group of 12 international award-winning violinists based in Russia’s largest republic will perform a…
Ping-Herng ‘Denny’ Lin, beloved and respected faculty member, teacher, and musician passed away Jan. 2. (photos by Natan Vigna)

La Sierra mourns loss of Denny Lin, beloved professor

On Sat., Jan. 2, the La Sierra University family lost a long-time faculty member and alumnus whose kindness, faith and dedication touched many.