Pepperdine graduate James Riswick has been fortunate enough to incorporate his two passions – writing and cars - into one fantastic job. As an automotive editor for Edmunds.com he gets to travel to car shows drives and reviews all types of cars makes online video blogs and writes news for the website. Riswick graduated from Pepperdine in 2005 with a degree in … [Read more...] about Auto editor and pep alum James Riswick
Pep alum Melissa Testerman: It's all about the kids
"It takes a special kind of person to do what I do." Coming from anyone else those words might seem arrogant. But not Pepperdine alum Melissa Testerman. She pulls it off with true humility. As someone who has spent the last three years as a social worker in Los Angeles – a century in such an emotionally grueling job – Testerman has proven she is that special kind of … [Read more...] about Pep alum Melissa Testerman: It's all about the kids
UM ministry impacts Pepperdine community
University Ministries is a popular worship service for Pepperdine students but the student-led band that brings it all together every Tuesday night at Malibu Presbyterian Church operates under the radar. By design. "We have a certain anonymity says soundboard controller Brody Wooton. When I explain to my friends that I'm going to UM early because I'm in the band most of them … [Read more...] about UM ministry impacts Pepperdine community
Pep legend Marv Dunphy: It's all about relationships
The secret behind Wiles' smile
Junior Jessica Wiles may be new to Pepperdine but she is no stranger to water polo. With hair tucked beneath caps and constant swimming back and forth it can be hard to recognize players in the pool. But it's not hard to spot Wiles – she brings a special energy to the pool. Always with a smile her sweet and bubbly personality keeps Pepperdine's women's water polo team … [Read more...] about The secret behind Wiles' smile