Retired Pre-Health adviser Laurie Nelson poses for her university headshot. Nelson began her career as a professor at Pepperdine 50 years ago. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Laurie Nelson worked as an assistant professor of Physical Education and the pre-health adviser at Pepperdine for five decades and will retire this spring. Nelson said she plans to continue her … [Read more...] about Pre-Health Advisor Laurie Nelson Retires after 50 Years at Pepperdine
Psi Upsilon Unites Students for Annual ‘Psi U Think You Can Dance’ Event
Members of Tri Delta pose at the end of their PUTYCD dance March 23. PUTYCD is Psi Upsilon's annual philanthropy and raised money for Conquer Paralysis Now. Photos by Lucian Himes Psi Upsilon, through its annual Psi U Think You Can Dance event, raised approximately $14,000— a final total still being calculated. The event was a dance competition between Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Psi Upsilon Unites Students for Annual ‘Psi U Think You Can Dance’ Event
New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling
Pepperdine Communication Professor Jaz Gray poses for a photo. Gray previously worked in the entertainment industry but said her faith led to go back to school to become a teacher. Photo courtesy of Jaz Gray Communication Professor Jasmine "Jaz" Gray became a new tenure-track faculty member at Pepperdine in fall 2021. Gray said she inspires her students through the power of … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling
New Tenure-Track Stars: John Taden Broadens Student’s Minds on a Global Scale
Pepperdine International Studies professor John Taden smiles for a photo. Taden was born in Ghana and said his expertise on global issues will be beneficial to his students. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Assistant Professor of International Studies John Taden brings his knowledge on African politics to Pepperdine, hoping to enlighten students. Born in Ghana, Taden … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: John Taden Broadens Student’s Minds on a Global Scale
San Fran Trip Rescheduled for March
The Golden Gate Bridge is on the list of attracts students visit on the annual trip to San Francisco. The trip was postponed and then rescheduled for late March. Photo by Liza Esquibias. Intercultural Affairs postponed the annual San Francisco trip in response to a surge of COVID-19 cases. The trip was rescheduled for March 18, wrote Rebecca Campos, director of Intercultural … [Read more...] about San Fran Trip Rescheduled for March