Students attend the Chemistry Club's virtual November General Meeting on Nov. 13, 2020. This meeting, which featured female alumni from the natural sciences, was one way the Chemistry Club took advantage of the online semester. Photo courtesy of Bridget JohnsonStudents in Pepperdine's STEM majors continue to adjust to virtual instruction and interaction in their classes and … [Read more...] about Full STEM Ahead: STEM Majors Prepare for the Future
Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni Pepperdine, since its founding in 1937, has remained rooted in its Christian mission to hold students to high academic excellence and Christian values. Over the years, Pepperdine students and faculty have diversified in spiritual beliefs, creating more inclusive spaces for interfaith conversations. In Pepperdine’s At A Glance admission statistics, … [Read more...] about Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
What’s Up with Word Up
Image courtesy of Launnie PhillipsWord Up is focusing on its community and planning for the upcoming semester. In the online fall 2020 semester and onwards, the organization's leaders are working to utilize faith, music and community to create a safe space for students. Word Up is an on-campus ministry designed to help students become more involved in their faith while … [Read more...] about What’s Up with Word Up
Dania Ashraf Connects with Students Around the World
Photo courtesy of Dania Ashraf When senior economics major Dania Ashraf received an email two years ago about applying to work as an international student ambassador she knew she wanted to sign up. "There [were] a number of things that were happening that I really wanted to speak up about or fix at Pepperdine," Ashraf said. "And so [I asked myself], 'Who can I go to? Or, … [Read more...] about Dania Ashraf Connects with Students Around the World
Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
Photo courtesy of Gretchen Batcheller (top left) Painting has always been a major part of Art Professor Gretchen Batcheller's life. She said it was a way to connect with family — especially her grandmother who taught art classes for adults in her studio — and a place to ground herself. "I painted one of my first paintings with her in watercolor," Batcheller said. "I … [Read more...] about Gretchen Batcheller Launches Into Art
