Photo by Betsy BurrowInstitutional leaders tend to portray their organizations as equal and inclusive — but that is not always the case. Women faculty members at Pepperdine face many unique challenges, striving to pave the way for women in higher education.Professors said it can be difficult to gain respect from their students, receive recognition for their work and be … [Read more...] about Struggles of Women Faculty
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Sport Administration Professor Remains the One Constant at Pepperdine
Photo by Betsy Burrow Through his over 50-year career at Pepperdine, John Watson, founder of the Sport Administration program, has seen massive changes. He’s worked under five presidents, was a part of the shift from the Los Angeles campus to the Malibu campus and saw the Malibu campus grow into what it is today, among several other changes. Watson originally joined … [Read more...] about Sport Administration Professor Remains the One Constant at Pepperdine
Currents Spring 2025
An Invitation to Wellness
My perception of health has varied greatly over the years.As a child, I knew health only to be whether or not I was physically ill. Middle school taught me the importance of physical fitness through sports, and in high school I learned that my faith needed to be nurtured, developing my comprehension of spiritual health. College stirred up a whole new understanding of mental … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Wellness
Students Practice Monastic Rule of Life
Pepperdine students shared insight into how creating a daily routine using the Rule of Life framework is helping them as they actively prepare for the future.The concept of the Rule of Life comes from a monastic way of life and the rule of St. Benedict, said Chandler Darby, the associate director of Seaver Chapel. The idea is for a person to highlight a handful of intentions … [Read more...] about Students Practice Monastic Rule of Life