While private Christian schools are not legally bound to recognize groups that they find to conflict with their faith traditions, Christian universities across the country have been wrestling with the status of LGBT groups. Schools with Church of Christ affiliations and those from other Christian traditions have seen LGBT student groups asking for recognition but often have … [Read more...] about Private Universities and LGBT: A comparative survey
Pepperdine charters first historically black greek group
This semester women will start rushing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the first historically Black Greek-letter association on campus. The founding of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) chapter at Pepperdine came at a chartering luncheon for its 12 newest members Sunday, Nov. 20. The sorority continues through the University’s Tau Lambda chapter. “[AKA] is really about empowering … [Read more...] about Pepperdine charters first historically black greek group
ESPN features stunning finish
All-time great Reggie Miller once scored 8 points in 11 seconds during game one of the 1955 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Pepperdine women’s basketball came close, hitting three consecutive shots from downtown to steal a comeback win from Portland on Jan. 7. The finish earned the squad a No.6 spot on ESPN’s Sports Center the following day. With 32 seconds left, senior guard … [Read more...] about ESPN features stunning finish
Campus Mourns Passing of Raitt, Luft over break
The Pepperdine community lost two longtime members over the winter break with the passing of Life Regent Rosemary Raitt and former Heidelberg Director Herbert Luft. Raitt died Dec. 16 at 91 years old. Luft was 69. Raitt, a 29-year member of the Pepperdine Board of Regents, served with the Pepperdine University Associates and along with her husband John, who passed away in … [Read more...] about Campus Mourns Passing of Raitt, Luft over break
Pepperdine Repurposed: a look at the neglected member of the mission statement's trio of values
Pepperdine aims to strengthen students “for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.” And that sounds great. That tripartite phrase is bandied about in our school’s literature, and one can hardly move for the amount of service and leadership preached here. But too many neglect purpose — the literal reason for doing anything at all. Real purpose is not a burden or an … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Repurposed: a look at the neglected member of the mission statement's trio of values