President’s Speaker Series Highlights Classical Education

President’s Speaker Series Highlights Classical Education

Mar 24, 2026
Jeremy Wayne Tate, founder of the Classical Learning Test, spoke with President Jim Gash about how academia can shape students beyond career preparation at the Feb. 26 Speaker Series. Tate encouraged students to pursue academic rigor grounded in truth and faith.
Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows

Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows

Mar 21, 2026
While the Theatre Department produces its four annual shows, it’s simultaneously gearing up for the next season’s slate of productions. The process involves figures from all levels of the University, including administrators.
Inside SEER: Teaching Future Business Leaders to Build Profit and Purpose Together

Inside SEER: Teaching Future Business Leaders to Build Profit and Purpose Together

Mar 18, 2026
At Pepperdine’s Graziadio Business School, the SEER certificate challenges the idea that profit and purpose are at odds. The program trains future business leaders to integrate social, environmental and ethical responsibility into real-world corporate decision-making.

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Pepperdine Waves Debate Fosters Community Beyond Competition

Pepperdine Waves Debate Fosters Community Beyond Competition

Feb 18, 2026
The Pepperdine Waves Debate Team is one of the many academic experiences that Pepperdine offers. Members spoke on how the team is set up and shared their experiences.
Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Students Reflect on Life Away from Malibu

Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Students Reflect on Life Away from Malibu

Feb 18, 2026
As Pepperdine students spread across the globe this semester, they are finding that studying abroad is about far more than travel and photo-worthy views. From growing their faith to redefining what “home” means, students are reflecting on what they’ve gained and what they didn’t realize they’d miss about life in Malibu.
A Rite of Passage: Waves Hike to the Cross For Pepperdine’s Best View

A Rite of Passage: Waves Hike to the Cross For Pepperdine’s Best View

Feb 15, 2026
Students hike to the cross for a panoramic view of campus, the ocean and the surrounding mountains. The trail has become more than a physical climb — it is a rite of passage that blends tradition, community and beauty.