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Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority

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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

Long-Term Relationships Thrive at Pepperdine

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Art by Leah Bae Pepperdine is a unique environment for relationships, given the Christian nature of a university that inspires serious, often life-long relationships among students. Many find Pepperdine conducive to long-term relationships, but Kelly Haer, director of Relationship IQ, said it's not always conducive to casual dating. Haer said the smaller community of … [Read more...] about Long-Term Relationships Thrive at Pepperdine

Interest in Greek Life Stays Strong During COVID-19

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Art by Gabby DiGiovanni With approximately 25% of students affiliated with Greek organizations, Greek life is one of the highlights of student life at Pepperdine. Pepperdine Greek organizations have a typical number of members this semester despite changes in the Recruitment process, dues and membership experience as a result of COVID-19. Panhellenic Conference sororities … [Read more...] about Interest in Greek Life Stays Strong During COVID-19

Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over

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I stand in front of the South Korean flag at Odusan Unification Tower on Nov. 8. North Korea was on my far right as I stood near the Northern tip of South Korea. Photo courtesy of Ji Yeon Cha. When I heard about the online platform for fall 2020, I thought about how I would spend my time at home. Up until Pepperdine's official announcement, I never imagined calling Seoul, … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: The Spirit of Adventure Doesn’t Stop After the Semester Is Over