President Jim Gash hosted his final President’s Briefing for the 2021 academic year May 5, 2021.
spring 2021
Pepperdine Launches New Spiritual Life Programming — The Hub for Spiritual Life
President Jim Gash announced changes to the Chaplain’s Office and a rebrand for Spiritual Life coming Aug. 1. The University will release more details regarding the Convocation program May 6.
Chalk by D’Artagnon Fulton
A poem from the Currents Spring 2021 Creative Writing Competition.
Only in a Memory by Sam Nolan
A poem from the Currents Spring 2021 Creative Writing Competition.
Life After Death, Whatever That Means
Death is an integral part of the human experience that people don’t often talk about. Pepperdine community members share their perceptions on dying, life after death and the meaning of living.
The Eternal Race Within by Mia Zendejas
A poem from the Currents Spring 2021 Creative Writing Competition.
Withstanding the Test of Time: Alaina Trofler Wants a Love that Lasts
For Senior Alaina Trofler, love is something that should be cherished. In her relationship with her boyfriend, Bailey Sincomb, she has learned about the importance of a healthy relationship and what it means to grow as a couple.
Jay Brewster Announced As Next Pepperdine Provost
Pepperdine announced its newest provost, Biology Professor Jay Brewster. Brewster has worked at Pepperdine for 24 years and will assume his role as provost Aug. 1.
Pepp Preps for In-Person Malibu Activities, Suspends Summer International Programs
Seaver Dean Michael Feltner provided the Seaver community with updates regarding commencement, summer International Program suspensions and summer session offerings in Malibu. The University continues to prepare for a fully in-person fall semester.
LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
President Jim Gash hosts monthly President’s Briefing, updating the community on University initiatives and COVID-19 protocols. This story will update as the meeting progresses.
