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Guitarist, educator, and actor Jacques Lesure will brings his talents to the stage at La Sierra's Troesh Conference Center on Aug. 16. (Photo: Courtesy of Jacques Lesure)

L.A. guitarist Jacques Lesure to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Award-winning Los Angeles guitarist and educator Jacques Lesure will bring his talent to the stage in the next Pierce Street Jazz…

"Jesus & Judges" tour group on the Sea of Galilee. (Photo: Ryan Lopez)

La Sierra, WWU profs lead Middle East “Jesus & Judges” study tour

During the month of July, nine La Sierra University students and six other travelers studied the life of Jesus and of heroes and tribes from the Book…

Silvano Cardenas, Sr., left, La Sierra University MBA student Silvano Cardenas, Jr., and Norma Cardenas just prior to La Sierra's graduation weekend in June.

Bio-health grad’s success rooted in immigrant parents’ values

After immigrating at different times from Mexico on work visas, Norma Castro, a single mother, and Silvano Cardenas met in the agricultural fields of…
Students in STEM disciplines at La Sierra University for the past two years have had the opportunity to apply for Edison International scholarships. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

12 La Sierra students win Edison STEM scholarships

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – During the final weeks of the past academic school year, 12 La Sierra University students got an extra boost in covering their…

Flutist Holly Hofmann, credited as the standard-bearer for jazz flute, will perform at La Sierra's Troesh Conference Center. (Photo: courtesy of Holly Hofmann)

Flutist Holly Hofmann to perform at Troesh

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Flutist Holly Hofmann, credited as one of the standard-bearers in jazz flute, will lead La Sierra University’s next Pierce Street…
Grammy-winning cellist Lynn Harrell will give a free chamber music concert on Thurs., July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at La Sierra University's Hole Memorial Auditorium as part of the Montecito International Music Festival. (Photo: Chad Batka)

Montecito Festival to celebrate 10-year anniversary at La Sierra University

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University will host the Montecito International Music Festival’s 10th anniversary year with performances by…

La Sierra University Vice President for Student Life Yami Bazan, right, just after baptizing student Johannah Macy on June 9.

La Sierra baptism celebrates 11 commitments to Christ

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- On a cool Friday evening in June, 11 La Sierra University students made public commitments to follow Christ through the…

Guitarist Rick Zunigar, whose credits include work with Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughn, Ray Charles and many others, will perform at La Sierra's Troesh Conference Center.

Guitarist Rick Zunigar to perform at Troesh center

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Guitarist Rick Zunigar, whose credits include performances with Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughan and other famed acts, will lead La…
Megan Malingkas, a health sciences graduate of La Sierra University, and her father, Moody Malingkas during graduation weekend. Earlier this year, Megan donated one of her kidneys to her father who was suffering from kidney failure. (Photo:Natan Vigna)

Daughter, father celebrate gift of life at Father’s Day graduation

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was a potentially life-altering decision, but for Megan Malingkas there was no alternative – she would do whatever it took to…

La Sierra University graduation awards highlight honorary doctorates for local attorneys

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Two local attorneys whose broad expertise and civic mindedness have made significant impacts were presented with honorary…
Kristen Soares, president of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, gave the La Sierra University commencement address on June 18. (Photos: Natan Vigna)

AICCU prez tells La Sierra University’s largest graduating class, don’t fear detours

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Early on the morning of June 18, before the heat of the day set in, long lines of black-robed graduates, many adorned with…
Freshmen Jason Tedjakusnadi and Dong Yoon Han in La Sierra’s new, project-based biology class conduct lab experiments toward discovering new viruses. (Photo: Natan Vigna)

La Sierra freshmen discover new viruses through national research program

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University freshman Casey Jang was pleasantly surprised—she knew it was possible, but really didn’t expect to find, and…