News by Year La Sierra University

<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…

<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…

<p> Akhilesh Srivastava speaks in November during a business colloquium on the digital transformation of India. Srivastava is a Road Safety 2.0 project leader with the World Economic Forum as well as a consultant to the government of India. He was recently appointed to serve as a road safety ambassador by the International Road Federation, a global nonprofit that is involved in all road policies and development worldwide.  </p>

Business school lecture series brings renowned leaders to campus

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- It was during business trips to India’s Mumbai and to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates that John Thomas came to know Akhilesh…

<p> Brightly colored tiger geckos at the Cologne Zoo conservation program in Germany. </p>

La Sierra University, Germany zoo partner in first U.S. tiger gecko ‘ark’ program

RIVERSIDE, Calf. – While countries attending a United Nations summit the third week of December grappled over the details of another global…

<p> Work horses and field hand in front the first La Sierra buildings at the base of Mount Two-Bit. </p>

Commemorating 100 Years: Centennial Celebrations Overview

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The letter neatly penned on paper now fragile with age, was written Oct. 11, 1924 by La Sierra Academy and Normal School teacher…

<p> La Sierra University Chaplain Jason Decena baptizes student Christian Figueroa in June in an outdoor baptistry on Founders' Green. (Photo: Jared Gonzalez) </p>

Adventist school experiences stir student’s faith, baptism decision

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Christian Figueroa grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition, regularly attended church with his family and understood…

<p> Dr. Friedbert Ninow gives an overview on Nov. 7 of the Creation Wall, its inspiration, and the photographs displayed. </p>

Divinity School unveils nature photography Creation Wall

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- The burnt orange hues of Antelope Canyon in Arizona, mountain reflections in Germany’s pristine Lake Sylvenstein, and the…

La Sierra University, U.S. Navy sign educational partnership agreement

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- On Monday, Nov. 14, leaders of La Sierra University and the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division…

<p> Saxophonist, educator and composer Carol Chaikin will perform at Troesh Conference Center on Dec. 7. (Photos courtesy of the artists) </p>

Pierce Street series to hold Christmas concert featuring Carol Chaikin

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In launching holiday season festivities, La Sierra University will hold a concert this week showcasing saxophonist and composer…

<p> A photo of the 2017 Candlelight Concert at the La Sierra University Church. (Photo: Natan Vigna) </p>

University to celebrate 75th Candlelight Concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – In early December La Sierra University will continue a much-cherished musical tradition that will celebrate its 75th milestone…

Hundreds celebrate La Sierra University’s 100th birthday

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- With an air of excitement they began arriving as soon as doors opened to the Riverside Convention Center on Oct. 3, around 600…

<p> The iconic funerary mask of King Tutankhamun in The Egyptian Museum, Cairo. (Photo: Roland Unger, <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:GNU_Free_Documentation_License,_version_1.2">Wikipedia Creative Commons</a>) </p>

Archaeology center’s 14th discovery weekend to showcase Egypt and its pharaohs

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Soar virtually through Egypt’s early cities, reconstruct ancient pottery, learn about primitive Egyptian cosmetics, and discover…