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
Pep expands loans review, asks outside auditors to assist
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
Humanities Division: Professor Thomas
STEVEN ARNOLDStaff Writer After 26 impressive years of service to the Pepperdine academic community James Thomas is still casting spells of intrigue on his students through the enchantment of classic literature. Thomas, an expert on 20th century Southern writers such as Lyle Saxon, Sherwood Anderson, and the highly influential William Faulkner, has given great effort to … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Thomas
Humanities Division: Professor Giboney
TAELORE RHODENStaff Writer With enough credentials to fill an encyclopedia, Professor Susan Giboney is arguably one of the most hard-working, passionate educators in her field. “I hope that I’ve modeled, as a woman, how to have a happy life, family and profession,” she says of herself. Very modest, she does not do herself justice. “I have known Susan Giboney for many years as … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Giboney
Humanities Division: Professor Rivas
LIDA MANUKYANStaff Writer “Currently, I am the old timer.” These are the words of Professor Darlene S. Rivas, explaining her role at Pepperdine University. Rivas is all of 46 years old. “When I first began working here, I was the brand new colleague,” Rivas explained of the history program. “Eleven years have passed, and I have seen death and retirement, and now feel that I … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Rivas