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SAMANTHA BLONS & MELISSA GIAIMOAssistant A&E Editor & Assistant Perspectives Editor Morgan Freeman, Oscar-winning actor, visited Pepperdine’s screenwriting class on Monday night, sharing a lifetime of film experience and advice during a student question-and-answer session. Adjunct screenwriting professor Tom Shadyac announced to the class earlier in the week that he … [Read more...] about Morgan Freeman visits Pep, speaks to screenwriting students

SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Provost Darryl Tippens announced in a letter yesterday that the University will solicit outside auditors to conduct an independent, comprehensive review of the university financial aid practices. The decision is in response to New York Attorney General  Andrew Cuomo’s investigation of more than 60 school’s, including Pepperdine, whose financial … [Read more...] about Pep expands loans review, asks outside auditors to assist

MICHELLE McKINLEYStaff Writer Walk into Professor David Holmes office and you will be greeted with a wide smile.  Holmes is a highly educated professor, an experienced preacher, and loving husband, but this professor’s greatest contribution to Pepperdine is his voice. According to Holmes, “There are many voices at Pepperdine and having another voice is helpful.”  He said that … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Holmes

STEPHANIE RUSSOStaff Writer By looking at her resume, it’s clear that Professor Cyndia Clegg is an eminent teacher with outstanding credentials.  She received her PhD in English Renaissance to 1660, her master’s degree in 20th century British and Irish literature, and her bachelor’s degree in English and history, all from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles.  … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Clegg

ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer A graduate of Harvard University, a professor of law at the University of Georgia, associate counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor (1983-89), an attorney with Davis, Wright & Tremaine in Seattle (1979-83), and an author of a Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Professor Edward Larson has a resume that puts him among … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Larson