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UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January

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The December President’s Briefing took place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8:45 a.m.The briefing included remarks from President Jim Gash, a devotion, a faculty interview and new faculty introductions. The briefing also included updates on the new parking lot, upcoming events and the next President's Briefing. "This time of year is so exciting for our community as we celebrate … [Read more...] about UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January

‘REMAND’: How One Wrongfully Accused Ugandan Teen’s Story Led to Reform

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Students inside Smothers Theatre clap as the film "REMAND" concludes Aug. 30. Many people from the Pepperdine community attended the screening. Photo by Mary Elisabeth The film "REMAND" follows a Ugandan teenager facing two murder charges who—with no court date in sight — had lost hope on being released. The film tells the story of a group of Pepperdine law students and a … [Read more...] about ‘REMAND’: How One Wrongfully Accused Ugandan Teen’s Story Led to Reform

Graziadio School Dean Prepares to Step Down End of Spring 2022

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityIn a Dec. 1 email to University faculty, staff and Graziadio students, President Jim Gash announced Deryck van Rensburg will conclude his role as Graziadio Business School dean at the end of the spring semester.Van Rensburg plans to take a sabbatical for the 2022-23 academic year and return in the fall 2023 semester as a faculty scholar, … [Read more...] about Graziadio School Dean Prepares to Step Down End of Spring 2022

Class of 2022 Reunites to Rock the Brock

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The Class of 2022 dances the night away Sept. 1 at Rock the Brock, sponsored by Seaver Alumni Relations and hosted by President Jim Gash and first lady Joline Gash. The senior class has not been together on campus since their first year at Pepperdine in 2019. Photos by Ryan Brinkman In a range of interpretations of “business casual” attire — from shorts and a t-shirt to … [Read more...] about Class of 2022 Reunites to Rock the Brock

Pepperdine Hosts Back-to-Back Seaver Commencement Ceremonies for Classes of 2020 and 2021

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Following the conferring of degrees and benediction, the Class of 2021 throw their caps into the air. Pepperdine hosted two commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 21-22. Photo by Ryan Brinkman Alumni Park took a 756-days hiatus from commencement ceremonies, but in a back-to-back graduation weekend, the classes of 2020 and 2021 took to the stage in a proper pandemic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Back-to-Back Seaver Commencement Ceremonies for Classes of 2020 and 2021