Sustainable Silence: Pepperdine Faculty, Students, Alum Question University’s Sustainability Efforts

Sustainable Silence: Pepperdine Faculty, Students, Alum Question University’s Sustainability Efforts

Aug 20, 2026
While Pepperdine promotes its 1972 water reclamation system and sustainable thinking, students and faculty believe the University has resisted moving forward on sustainability efforts. Pepperdine administrators have denied climate change and failed to implement solar energy on campus.
Good News: Community Found in House Hopping

Good News: Community Found in House Hopping

Aug 20, 2026
Spending the past four years across seven different homes makes it hard to feel settled. Managing Editor Amanda Monahan reflects on her summer spent house hopping across campus and experiencing a Malibu summer.
Previously Unpublished Governing Documents Reveal Board of Regents’ Responsibilities

Previously Unpublished Governing Documents Reveal Board of Regents’ Responsibilities

Aug 20, 2026
Although the president of Pepperdine is a powerful figure, they are subject to control by the Board of Regents, the chief policy board that governs the University. For the first time, the Graphic is publishing the documents that govern Pepperdine’s most powerful board.

life & ARTs

New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences

New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences

Aug 19, 2026
Pepperdine’s Class of 2030 begins their college journey with a mix of nerves, goals and excitement for the upcoming year. As they enter New Student Orientation week, students are making bucket lists for their first year and beyond.
New in the ‘Bu: Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems and New Builds

New in the ‘Bu: Discover Malibu’s Hidden Gems and New Builds

Aug 19, 2026
For students looking to break out of their usual Malibu routine, new restaurants, shops and hidden coastal gems offer plenty to explore. Discover what’s new, and what’s been hiding in plain sight, beyond Pepperdine’s campus.
A Campaign Built on Calling: Inside Pepperdine’s ‘For Greater Purpose’

A Campaign Built on Calling: Inside Pepperdine’s ‘For Greater Purpose’

Apr 23, 2026
Rooted in Pepperdine’s Christian mission, the For Greater Purpose campaign aims to highlight what sets the university apart and express that identity through the stories of its community. The tagline represents a renewed commitment to shaping students for lives of purpose beyond the classroom.