Pairs of adults with disabilities and their personal coaches separate wood chips and dirt at Shemesh Farms on March 26. Composting is one of several tasks that were included during the morning’s programming. Photos by Henry AdamsInformed by Jewish values of compassion, sustainability, inclusivity and a moral obligation to help those in need, Shemesh Farms strives to make … [Read more...] about Local Volunteers Promote Sustainability and Disability Inclusion Through Shemesh Farms
Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows
Theatre students perform "9 to 5: The Musical" for a November 2024 dress rehearsal in Smothers Theatre. The show, directed by Theatre Professor Kelly Todd, is about a group of women who rise up against sexual harassment from their boss. File photo by Mary Elisabeth ('25)Months of work go into producing Pepperdine’s Theatre productions each year. But before auditions even … [Read more...] about Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows
Community Mourns Loss of Psychology Professor Steve Rouse
Psychology Professor Steve Rouse (left) and his wife Stacy stand outside Stauffer Chapel on Easter in April 2025. Rouse was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer last fall, according to his CaringBridge page. Photo courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine community is mourning the loss of Steve Rouse, a father, husband, friend, Christian and Psychology professor who died … [Read more...] about Community Mourns Loss of Psychology Professor Steve Rouse
Law School Hosts Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for Dual Events
Law students and other community members had the opportunity to see Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson live for two back-to-back events, a rare opportunity that packed the Henry J. and Gloria Caruso Auditorium on Jan. 30. Jackson presided over the final round of the Vincent S. Dalsimer Moot Court Competition — alongside Circuit Judge Holly A. Thomas and U.S. District … [Read more...] about Law School Hosts Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for Dual Events
Pepperdine College Democrats Hosts Renée Good Vigil
Christina Littlefield, professor of Journalism and Religion and Currents Magazine adviser, reads a "prayer of lament" during the Renée Good vigil in the Amphitheatre on Jan. 22. After each lamentation, most of the audience said "Lord have mercy" in unison with Littlefield. Photos by Oliver Evans Editor's Note: The Renée Good vigil took place the night before ICE agents fatally … [Read more...] about Pepperdine College Democrats Hosts Renée Good Vigil