GQ thinks we’re kind of a big deal. And who are we to disagree? Since Pepperdine surfaced as No. 5 on GQ’s tongue-in-cheek “The 10 Douchiest Colleges in America: 2011 Edition” July 20, the link has gone viral within the “Peppervine” as students share their thoughts on the high-brow critique via Facebook and Twitter. Between the Huffington Post’s rating as one of the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine ranked fifth 'douchiest' college by GQ
Keion Bell transfers to Mizzou
Men's basketball player Keion Bell is no longer calling himself a Wave after deciding to transfer to Mizzou this summer. Bell gave a verbal commitment to the Tigers in June. Coming out of high school, Bell was recruited by Miami (FL), Nevada, Pepperdine, San Diego State, San Francisco, Santa Clara and UNLV. He spent three years at Pepperdine where he averaged 18 points per … [Read more...] about Keion Bell transfers to Mizzou
Timothy Chester leaving Pepperdine to accept post at Georgia
In what appears to be a mass shift in administration, another Pepperdine employee has announced an intent to leave the University. Timothy Chester, vice provost for academic administration and chief information officer at Pepperdine, has accepted a position as chief information officer for the University of Georgia, effective September 15, according to an announcement made July … [Read more...] about Timothy Chester leaving Pepperdine to accept post at Georgia
Pepperdine names associate director of athletics
Pepperdine University named Brian Barrio as the associate director of athletics for compliance last Thursday. He will join the Waves staff on Aug. 1. Barrio comes from the American East Conference, where he worked first as the associate commissioner for compliance, and then as the associate commissioner for compliance/administration and chief of staff. He has held these … [Read more...] about Pepperdine names associate director of athletics
Four Pepp basketball players receive high honors
Gus Clardy, Taylor Darby, Don Martin and Corbin Moore were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court today for their outstanding academic performance, according to Boxscore News. To qualify for the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or a senior, have spent at least one year at their respective institution, and have a cumulative GPA of … [Read more...] about Four Pepp basketball players receive high honors