Mia Perry and Lauryn Madrigal in Copenhagen. Photo courtesy Mia Perry Personal growth emerges through change, yet change itself takes root in discomfort. Leaving home to create a new one is no exception. Moving to another country embodies this transformation, especially for students who choose to further their education abroad through Pepperdine’s International … [Read more...] about Traveling Home: How Strangers Become Family Abroad
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Pepperdine’s Athlete Chapel Hosts Olympic Champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Pepperdine University welcomed Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Olympic gold medalist and world champion hurdler, to speak to the Athlete Chapel in Heritage Hall on April 8. McLaughlin-Levrone shared her journey as one of track and field’s most decorated athletes, focusing on faith and identity in the pursuit of greatness. Her message resonated with Pepperdine student-athletes … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Athlete Chapel Hosts Olympic Champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Farewell Firestone Fieldhouse
Firestone Fieldhouse stands shortly after construction was completed in 1973. Pepperdine moved from its South Central Los Angeles campus in 1972. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Digital Libraries Gymnasium. Convocation center. Shelter-in-place. Graduation center. Memorial site. For the past 53 years, Firestone Fieldhouse has operated as a center for a variety of different events. … [Read more...] about Farewell Firestone Fieldhouse
Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
Local law enforcement drive by an anti-ICE protest outside the Malibu Library on Feb. 1. The Malibu Democratic Club organized the protest. Photo by Katherine Lytle Censorship and free speech are often a hot topic on college campuses, and Pepperdine is no exception. Over the past academic year alone, students across campus have debated free speech issues, including art … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Political Groups Reflect on Free Speech
Men’s Basketball Begins Griff Aldrich Era
A new era of Pepperdine Men’s Basketball officially began April 7 with newly hired Head Coach Griff Aldrich introducing himself to the Malibu community as the 14th official head coach of the program. In the past two years, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball has posted a 22-45 overall record under Ed Schilling. With a losing record, the University announced they were parting ways with … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Begins Griff Aldrich Era