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ELISHA SOCHStaff Writer “It’s hard to put it in a way that doesn’t sound ultimately cheesy, but I believe deeply in personal growth.” These are the words of Loretta Long Hunnicutt, associate professor of history at Pepperdine University, who says she tries to leave students with “a better appreciation of the world around them.” Since coming to Pepperdine in 2003, Hunnicutt has … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Hunnicutt

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

SHANNON KELLYNews Editor Pepperdine received confirmation from Washington today that first lady Laura Bush will be Seaver College’s 2007 graduation commencement speaker. She will also be awarded the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the university. “We’re always looking for diversity and by that I mean all kind of diversity and experiences in the world,” University President … [Read more...] about First lady to speak at graduation