There are 14 propositions on the 2026 midterm ballot in California. The Graphic is covering the following propositions: 4, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. Proposition 4: Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns (Legislative Statute) 49% of the votes counted Yes: 40.0% No: 60.0% Proposition 37: Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income … [Read more...] about California Propositions
Trump Fires Press Secretary and Pepperdine Alum Katie Zacharia After Five Days
Alumna Katie Zacharia's ('07, JD'11) with three of her children during the vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the Amphitheatre on Sept. 11, 2025. Zacharia previously served as as Pepperdine's director of development for special projects from 2023 to 2025. File photo by Griffin PilcherAlumna Katie Zacharia (’07, JD ’11) was fired from her role as White … [Read more...] about Trump Fires Press Secretary and Pepperdine Alum Katie Zacharia After Five Days
Form 990 Reveals Pepp’s Top Earners for FY2025
The first page of Pepperdine’s 990 filing ending July 2025. The form ensures nonprofits comply with IRS guidelines each year. Photo by Marcos LizarragaPepperdine released its 2025 Internal Revenue Service Form 990, a financial form that tax-exempt organizations are required to file annually and publicly disclose, according to the IRS.The document contains financial … [Read more...] about Form 990 Reveals Pepp’s Top Earners for FY2025
Pepperdine Hosts Two-Day Human-Centered AI Conference
Neuroscientist Leo Christov-Moore addresses attendees on drawing from Buddhist philosophy and the neuroscience of empathy to build human-centered AI. Christov-Moore's presentation was the seventh of the day Sept. 26. Photo by Guinevere Hesse Pepperdine University hosted its sixth annual Human-Centered AI Conference Sept. 25–26 in Elkins Auditorium. The two-day event featured … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Two-Day Human-Centered AI Conference
Pepperdine Improves Four Spots in 2027 College Rankings
Infographics by Christine Park Pepperdine University rose four spots from No. 84 to No. 80 in the 2027 edition of the U.S News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings. The national university rankings were released Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pepperdine's climb comes after three consecutive years of decline. The University fell from No. 76 to No. 80 in the 2026 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improves Four Spots in 2027 College Rankings