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KIERSTEN DUNNStaff Writer Dr. Timothy Willis jubilantly confesses that his love for music as a youngster led him to putting a transistor radio under his pillow at night.    Years later, Willis now listens to music in his office while writing.  Though he claims that he “is the only one in his family without an I-pod,” he does have the latest downloads from I-tunes. Moreover, as … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Tim Willis

KRISTIN SCHULTZStaff Writer Sure students fill a classroom and recognize teaching habits, grading procedures and lecture outlines, but what does a teacher do when class is over?  Ronald Cox, religion professor at Pepperdine University, shared what his life is like when the bell rings.  He is engrossed in his teaching, but still makes time for his family, friends and favorite … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ronald Cox

ALLY BARRERAStaff Writer When you think of the typical college professor, you probably have images of someone who pursued an academic career through college and grad school and has spent their time since graduation in a small, book-lined office, writing scholarly works and lecturing. That image couldn’t be further from the truth for Religion Division professor Todd … [Read more...] about Todd Bouldin: His road to Pepperdine

ERIN HUMPHREYStaff Writer When Chris Heard marches into a Pepperdine University classroom, the religion professor at first may look a bit intimidating in his button-down shirt and tie. But the real Chris Heard soon appears – especially when he softly speaks about his friends, family and secret obsession with Star Trek. "Oh, now, that’s a hard one,” he said, when asked what his … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Chris Heard

JOHN FARATZISStaff Writer Professor Ron Highfield isn’t just your normal every-day Pepperdine religion professor. Highfield was elected as an elder in the University Church of Christ and has been joyfully teaching for 13 years now. Committed to academic and religious excellence, Highfield is dedicated to making a difference in the community. The Church of Christ is governed … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ron Highfield