California passed a law banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, according to an Aug. 29 New York Times article. Pepperdine and the rest of the state are beginning to adapt in preparation, said Ben Veenendaal, associate vice president for Planning, Operations and Construction.

Pepperdine has heightened security measures in response to a shooting threat, Department of Emergency Services wrote in a community-wide email. There is no predetermined end date for the security measures, Sean Burnett, senior vice president for Integrated Marketing Communications and chief marketing officer, wrote.

Pepperdine’s International Programs reinstated the Japan program for summer 2023, according to the IP office. Students share their thoughts and feelings about the Japan summer program.