Photo courtesy Pepperdine UniversityPresident Jim Gash announced his selection for Pepperdine's next provost, Biology Professor Jay Brewster, in an April 19 email to the Pepperdine community.Brewster was Gash's selection after an internal and international search for the next provost, which began November 2020. Brewster stood out for his character and wisdom, Gash wrote."Jay … [Read more...] about Jay Brewster Announced As Next Pepperdine Provost
HRL Rehouses Students Following COVID-19 Outbreaks on Campus
Mullin Town square stands empty of students April 7. Pepperdine's Malibu campus experienced three COVID-19 outbreaks, two of which administration linked to on-campus residence halls. Photo by Ali Levens Pepperdine moved 65 students receiving hardship housing in Drescher Campus Apartments on Sunday, April 11 following three COVID-19 outbreaks on campus. Drescher has housed … [Read more...] about HRL Rehouses Students Following COVID-19 Outbreaks on Campus
Petty Perspective: Acknowledge the Cultural Significance of the DTR Bench
Art By Ally Armstrong If you asked a first-year Pepperdine student to show you the APC, the CCB stairs or the best part of the Caf — Oasis Pizza Bar — they could probably point you in the right direction after a few weeks on campus. Due to remote instruction, the class of 2024 has yet to discover much of the beauty of Pepperdine's acronyms and the DTR bench is one they … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Acknowledge the Cultural Significance of the DTR Bench
Pepp Preps for In-Person Malibu Activities, Suspends Summer International Programs
Graphic By Ashley Mowreader In an April 12 email to Seaver students, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner shared Pepperdine’s plans for the summer and fall, with on-campus classes, in-person events and reopened housing for all students in sight for Malibu.As COVID-19 cases decline in LA County, Pepperdine predicts more in-person capabilities, with commencement plans for May and … [Read more...] about Pepp Preps for In-Person Malibu Activities, Suspends Summer International Programs
LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, April 7 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. See live updates below. 9:52: Gash closed the briefing. The next President's Briefing will take place June 2 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. 9:51: Gash introduces April Harris Akinloye, the new assistant vice president for community belonging, who closed the Briefing in prayer. 9:49: Question and answer … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
