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
Humanities Division: Professor Clegg
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
Humanities Division: Professor Larson
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
Humanities Division: Professor Contino
AMY ROGGStaff Writer Great Books wouldn’t be the same without great professors. Dr. Paul Contino is a loved and cherished Great Books professor at Pepperdine University. Hailing from the East Coast, Contino came to Pepperdine in admiration for the school’s church-related mission and exceptional academics. “We wanted to move to California because we have many family members … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Contino
First lady to speak at graduation
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