Though Pepperdine University has always been able to boast a variety of accomplished faculty ranging from prolific movie directors to ex-CIA agents the last three months have given the school something new to brag about.That is because Douglas W. Kmiec Pepperdine's Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate as the Obama … [Read more...] about Profile: Ambassador Douglas Kmiec
Athlete Profile: Golfer Shane Mason
Collegiate golfer. San Diego native. Political science major. All-around good guy. Pepperdine's Shane Mason is all of these and perhaps something more after graduation: professional golfer.With a solid college career coming to an end great things are expected from this soon-to-be graduated senior.Mason's love of golf was sparked at the age of 5 by his grandfather. Growing up in … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Golfer Shane Mason
Profile: Dr. Sharyl Corrado
"I believe in miracles."Those were the words of Wisconsin native Dr. Sharyl Corrado as she surveyed the breathtaking view from her Malibu office. One of the newest additions to the Pepperdine faculty Corrado believes her arrival in Malibu three months ago was nothing short of miraculous.She has found a home where she least expected it. Admitting that she had applied for other … [Read more...] about Profile: Dr. Sharyl Corrado
Santa Monica Pier celebrates centennial
On Sept. 91909 an icon was born. The Santa Monica Pier. One-hundred years later its fans still ask: What makes it "The Pier?"Is it the wood planks and concrete supports that rise out of the Pacific? No. That only makes it a pier not the pier. Most agree what transforms a pier into the pier is the people and the personalities that flourish there.Here on the centennial … [Read more...] about Santa Monica Pier celebrates centennial
Local mountains offer photo opportunities
Some locals travel to Yosemite or Yellowstone for their nature fix but there is a much easier option for these nature lovers: The Santa Monica Mountains.They are only a hop skip and a jump from Pepperdine. And these days visitors are much more likely to see hikers with cameras thanks to the "Spirit of the Mountain" photography contest.The contest which began in 2002 gives … [Read more...] about Local mountains offer photo opportunities