Graphic by Ashley MowreaderPepperdine issued a COVID-19 vaccine mandate July 9, notifying faculty, students and staff they need to be vaccinated before returning to campus for the fall, with a deadline to provide vaccination status by July 31.The mandate comes after months of deliberation and feedback from community members and allows for medical, philosophical and religious … [Read more...] about What’s in a Mandate: Breaking Down the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
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IP Office Suspends Florence Fall Semester Due to Low Enrollment
The city of Florence stands unassumingly in September 2019, before the pandemic began. Beth Laux, executive director of International Programs, said while the suspension disappointed staff, the team in Florence is ready to welcome students back. Photo courtesy of International ProgramsLow enrollment hindered the quality of student's experience abroad, leading the IP office to … [Read more...] about IP Office Suspends Florence Fall Semester Due to Low Enrollment
Students and Faculty React to Buenos Aires Fall Suspension
The Buenos Aires sign sits above the pool at Casa Holden, which is the Buenos Aires House for Pepperdine students. Pepperdine has suspended the BA program for the fall 2021 semester. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Junior Garrett Le watched the June 2 Presidents’ Briefing hoping for updates on his fifth attempt to go abroad. The International Programs office postponed the May 26 … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty React to Buenos Aires Fall Suspension
Title Waves: Men’s Golf Wins Second National Championship
Pepperdine's Clay Feagler, Joe Highsmith, Joey Vrzich, Dylan Menante and William Mouw pose with the NCAA Championship trophy following their victory at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., on June 2. The Waves defeated Oklahoma 3-2 to win the title.Photos courtesy of Roger Horne and Morgan Davenport | Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Men's Golf's 2020 season ended with the … [Read more...] about Title Waves: Men’s Golf Wins Second National Championship
Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center leaders pose on Alumni Park in fall 2019 for Step Forward Day. The PVC will close permanently June 7. Photo Courtesy of Derek Pinto The Pepperdine Volunteer Center announced its closure May 27 on Instagram and Facebook due to "a recent reorganization within the University," according to the PVC’s post. On May 25, Connie Horton, vice … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni
