Dean of International programs Beth Laux poses with students in front of a sign in Jordan in May 2022. Laux has served as Dean of International Programs since August 2019 and will be stepping down in July. Photo courtesy of Beth Laux After three years at Pepperdine, Dean of International Programs Beth Laux is stepping down from her role and leaving the University at the end of … [Read more...] about Dean of International Programs Steps Down, University Plans for Next Year
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Women in Administration: Nicolle Taylor
Chief Business Officer Nicolle Taylor poses for her University headshot. Taylor said she worked at an investment firm and owned a graphic design company before she realized Pepperdine was the right place for her. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityIn 2014, Pepperdine’s Chief Business Officer Nicolle Taylor (‘98, JD ‘02) was standing in the cereal aisle of … [Read more...] about Women in Administration: Nicolle Taylor
Women in Leadership: Lauren Cosentino
Chief Development Officer and Vice President for Advancement Lauren Cosentino poses on Pepperdine's campus. Cosentino, who attended Pepperdine for undergraduate and graduate school, said she feels like God led her to Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Lauren Cosentino Lauren Cosentino (’97, MBA ’12) came to Pepperdine as an undergraduate student in 1993 and has been here ever … [Read more...] about Women in Leadership: Lauren Cosentino
Opinion: Keep Your Comments to Yourself
Art by Vivian Hsia Watch the Graphic publish a story of marginalized groups on campus who raise concerns about diversity at Pepperdine — and leave it up to a select few alumni from decades ago or parents of current students, to comment and paint Pepperdine as being a “great school” and suggest that students “stop complaining.” During the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Keep Your Comments to Yourself
Pepperdine’s 2020 Top 10 Earners Revealed in Tax Forms
Pepperdine released its 2020 Internal Revenue Service 990 Form, highlighting the University's top earners, with President Emeritus Andrew K. Benton at the top. While some names remained relatively unchanged in earnings, President Jim Gash's cabinet shuffled the standings, but — similar to 2018 — no women made the top 10.Pepperdine's top three earners for the 2020 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s 2020 Top 10 Earners Revealed in Tax Forms
