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<p> Honor class members, left to right, Richard Serns, Thelda Roberts Goodlitt and Paul Beach pose for a photo in front of Founders' Green on April 15. </p>

Homecoming 2023 honors alums, celebrates Class of 1973

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It was July 20, 1969, and incoming college freshman Rick Serns was riding an electric cart gathering eggs on the farm of the La…

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<p> Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient,  international performing artist, violinist Kristin Lee. (Photo: Sophie Zhai) </p>

Hanson-Koobs series returns with world-class artists in free performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s ongoing professional classical artist program, the Hanson-Koobs Chamber Music Series, returns this season…

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<p> La Sierra University students and campus tour leaders Anett Pajuelo, left, and Paulina Tapia pose during the AVID Day fair. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez) </p>

First La Sierra AVID Day brings 200 high schoolers to college

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – They learned about geckos, local plant species, art and design opportunities and participated in a scavenger hunt—high school…

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<p> Noted saxophonist Doug Webb will perform at La Sierra University on April 12. (Photo: Peter Sherman) </p>

Pierce Streets series to showcase veteran saxophonist, high school band

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- A La Sierra University community music series this week will showcase a noted veteran of Hollywood soundtracks and A-list…

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<p> Dr. John Brunt, right, receives the Weniger Award medallion from Gerald Winslow. </p>

Weniger awards honor La Sierra trustee, biology student, alumni

LOMA LINDA, Calif. – Among 191 past laureates of the prestigious Charles E. Weniger Awards, John Brunt noted that 13 of them had been his teachers…

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<p> Dr. Giovanni Santos directs the La Sierra University Wind Ensemble at Hole Memorial Auditorium. </p>

Inspired journey: Music director Santos making international inroads as composer

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – An early career experience performing the original music of a noted big band director struck a chord with Giovanni Santos – 20…

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<p> Left to right, Zapara School of Business Associate Dean Gary Chartier, Brian Wright, and Dean John Thomas. </p>

San Antonio Spurs GM inspires students in biz school talk, receives inaugural Hall of Fame award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Cheers filled Troesh Conference Center on Jan. 24 as Brian Wright accepted the etched crystal award from Zapara School of…

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<p> Sébastien Rouland, general music director at the Saarländisches Staatstheater in Saarbrücken in Germany will guest conduct the La Sierra University Orchestra on Feb. 22 in An Evening of Opera Highlights performance. (Photo: Holger Kiefer) </p>

Opera highlights to showcase guest artists Rouland, Grimaldi, award-winning alumni, students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Guest artists from Germany and France along with noted music alumni and top vocal students will present a showcase of popular…

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<p> Archaeolgist, Robert Mullins, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at Azusa Pacific University, co-director of the joint expedition at Tel Abel Beth Maacah. </p>

Archaeology lecture series to feature Azusa Pacific’s Mullins on ancient Israel

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Tel Abel Beth Maacah, the site of an ancient city in northern Israel is mentioned three times in the Bible, and excavations over…

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<p> A watercolor and soft pastel work by Erynn Richardson (pictured below) titled "Be cunning, and full of tricks." </p>

Art+Design faculty show returns to Brandstater Gallery

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The talents of eight Art+Design department faculty members are featured in a new exhibit at Brandstater Gallery through Feb. 3.…

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<p> Images of art work on display in "Speaking For My Self" by Rebecca Waring-Crane. </p>

Waring-Crane reshapes narratives in art exhibit at Zapara School of Business

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Rebecca Waring-Crane has found her own voice amid the clamor of life and the pull down various paths. And she is putting her…

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<p> Left, Dr. Margaret Solomon, with Dr. Elissa Kido, both professors in La Sierra University's School of Education. </p>

La Sierra education professor Margaret Solomon receives women’s association award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The email that arrived in September was a surprise for Margaret Solomon as she prepared for retirement from a 54-year career in…

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