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Workforce Summit Puts AI, Workforce Readiness on Region’s Agenda
More than 200 leaders convened at Sierra Workforce Summit on the Rocklin campus for interactive discussions on AI's impact on the region's workforce and chart a path forward.
June 2, 2026 -
Celebrating 90 Years, Sierra College Sees Record-Breaking Graduating Class
A record-breaking 3,554 students were awarded degrees and certificates, including 1,000 associate degrees for university transfer, an additional 1,700 associate degrees, and more than 800 program certificates.
May 22, 2026 -
Sutter Health Investment Helps Sierra College Expand Healthcare Workforce
Sierra College and Sutter Health today announced the health system’s investment of $2 million to expand Sierra’s award-winning Allied Health programs, increasing capacity to train the next generation of nurses, surgical technicians and other in-demand healthcare professionals across the region.
May 6, 2026 -
Sierra College Breaks Ground on New Science Building
Sierra College leaders, faculty and students gathered to break ground on construction of a new science building, a major milestone in the college’s multiyear transformation of its Rocklin campus.
April 30, 2026 -

Sierra College Foundation Names New Executive Director
Sierra College Foundation announced that regional corporate and nonprofit leader Lori Rianda has been named its new executive director. She will succeed long-time executive director Sonbol Aliabadi, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
April 17, 2026