Five Pepperdine students have been awarded grants from the prestigious Fulbright Program this year. Graduate student Julia Barr and seniors Aubrey Hoeppner, Cameron Kruse, Wojetk Peliks and Sabena Virani received the scholarship to teach, study or perform research in another country for approximately one year. Each year, around 8,000 awards are granted to U.S. students, … [Read more...] about Fulbrighters chosen to brighten the world
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Prof Nelson conquers Crossfit at 66
At 66 years old, most people’s leisure activities would likely involve strolls along the beach, reading a good novel at a coffee shop and, of course, the occasional movie night. Not much so for Laurie Nelson. She has worked at Pepperdine for the past 37 years as a professor of sports medicine as well as an adviser for pre-med students. Today, she is nationally ranked Crossfit … [Read more...] about Prof Nelson conquers Crossfit at 66
Tippens to stay at Pepperdine
Pepperdine Provost Darryl Tippens will not be filling the provost position at Abilene Christian University (ACU), for which he interviewed last month. Yesterday, ACU announced that the other candidate, Dr. Robert Rhodes of New Mexico State University, will receive the position. Tippens, however, is not disappointed with the decision and is happy for ACU’s new … [Read more...] about Tippens to stay at Pepperdine
Provost Tippens to stay at Pepperdine
Pepperdine Provost Darryl Tippens, who had applied for a the provost position at Abilene Christian University in Texas, was not awarded the job. To read the story, click here. … [Read more...] about Provost Tippens to stay at Pepperdine
NewsWaves: Marijuana legalization initiative underway
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