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<p> Local elementary school students tour the World Museum of Natural History during a university service-learning event in March 2016. </p>

World Museum of Natural History re-opens to visitors

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – La Sierra University’s World Museum of Natural History reopened this summer to visitors following two years of closure due to…

<p> La Sierra University biology students Ailinh Nguyen, left, and Kaitlyn Mamora present their research during the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting and Experimental Biology Conference in Philadelphia. </p>

La Sierra Summer Research Experience goes to Philadelphia

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It’s a long-standing tradition for La Sierra University faculty and students to attend the eminent American Society of…

<p> Katya, left, and Kateryna pose for a photo following Katya's arrival to the United States.  </p>

Kateryna’s story: Last-minute miracles and God’s provision

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Kateryna Vechkanova tried not to text Katya too often as the weeks went by. But it was hard not knowing her childhood friend’s…

<p> The La Sierra University Church was full on May 26 as nearly four hundred students gathered including family members, friends and scholarship donors for the 2022 Endowed Scholarship Awards. </p>

University awards more than $750K in scholarships to 394 students

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It takes place at the end of each school year during a flurry of last events and ceremonies, a collective poignant moment in…

Nearly 450 graduate, La Sierra returns to traditional commencement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The meaning of it all was just beginning to dawn on Martin Jimenez Gonzalez as he stood in the line of graduates during the cool…

<p> Natasha Thomas describes her work on a joint project with Loma Linda University that analyzes a combination therapy that improves liver injury in mice. She was among students who participated in the REW Poster Session on June 1 in Price Science Complex and an award finalist. </p>

University’s Research Emphasis Week returns to in-person sessions, adds symposium

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- For the first time in two years, La Sierra University’s annual spring quarter Research Emphasis Week returned for in-person…

University holds belated inauguration, draws regional, academic leaders

RIVERSIDE, Calif. –- After two earlier attempts were thwarted by the Covid-19 pandemic, La Sierra University held its official inauguration on May…

<p> Cole Gabriel-Rebmann, Art+Design senior. </p>

Senior Art+Design exhibit “Intermission” to open at Brandstater

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Seven senior Art+Design majors will put their talents on display beginning May 31 in a last show at Brandstater Gallery before…

Constituents vote new university trustees in May session

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- La Sierra University’s recent constituency meeting resulted in three new members voted to the university’s Board of Trustees…

<p> "Can of Emotions" screenprint by Michelle Hwang in her solo exhibit “How Are You Feelin’ Today" at Brandstater Gallery. </p>

Senior solo exhibit focuses on mental health, empathy

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Michelle Hwang, a senior Bachelor of Fine Arts major is capping her undergraduate work with a solo exhibit that delves into the…

Alumni share memories, celebrate centennial during campus Homecoming

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – After two years’ absence, La Sierra University’s alumni were able once again to gather on campus for Homecoming, to reminisce…

<p> La Sierra University Enactus team members and Zapara School of Business support staff (left to right, front to back): Lovelyn Razzouk, Natasha Thomas, Megan Eisele, Cathlyn Sumampouw, Aaron Desjardins, Chris Bauman, Abigail Ramos, Sophia Adeogun, Kenton Brandmeyer, Samuel Nikuze. (photo courtesy of Juli and Mel Eisele) </p>

La Sierra Enactus 3rd in nation for entrepreneurial outreach

RIVERSIDE, Calif. ­­– It was a rollercoaster ride with an exhilarating ending that strengthened team bonds and proved a valuable learning experience…