A need for parking has become a widely discussed topic at the start of the fall 2021 semester. With the largest first-year class ever and the elimination of several parking spots due to COVID-19 testing sites and construction, many Waves are finding parking is an added stressor.
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Pepperdine Welcomes Incoming Class of 2025 to Malibu
Pepperdine’s first-year students arrived in Malibu on Aug. 24 and participated in a week of New Student Orientation to get acquainted with campus. For some students, this week was their first time on campus.
Kicking off the Fall Semester With a Year Two Welcome Event
A Year Two Kickoff event will take place Aug. 20-26, for all sophomore and transfer students who experienced the first year of Pepperdine online. The first half of the event will be in Malibu on campus, and the second half will be at an off-campus retreat center.
Fresh Faces: Musician Dreams of Future in Ministry
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Colin Wiese, a community-loving student from Livermore, Calif.
Fresh Faces: Pianist Dreams of Inspiring Appreciation for Classical Music
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Makayla Harris, a first-year who said she hopes to inspire people by spreading her music.
Fresh Faces: STEM Student Aims to be a Leader in Society
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features first-year Devin Cooke, an ambitious and forward-thinking STEM student from Inglewood, CA.
Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Timothy Jackson, a first-year who said he hopes to use his own confidence to help other people shine.
First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester
Pepperdine’s first-year statistics for fall 2020 reveal how many students were admitted, how many enrolled and the overall demographics of the class. Four first-year students talk about how they have connected with their class and the school during the remote semester.
Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Melanie Tadros, who talks about her journey toward becoming a doctor and her love of singing.
Fresh Faces: First-year Dreams of Opening up Her Own Advertising Agency
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Courtney Wisniewski, who discusses her passions for traveling and advertising.
