Answering her "mobile" in an almost-British accent Pepperdine alumna Anna McDermott apologized for the background noise as she bustled through noisy traffic to the Tube station. This is not a typical day in the life of a Pepperdine graduate and McDermott does not have an ordinary story. McDermott a Ventura Calif. native who majored in political science spent the 2007-2008 … [Read more...] about Alumni spend grad years in London
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Profile: Jessica Cail
Students know Jessica Cail as a Pepperdine psychologist and professor. But they could never guess what she does in her "other" life.Professor Cail is a trained stuntwoman and circus performer. When not teaching Cail enjoys "stunts and circus stuff" to take the edge off of a stressful day. She laughs when she explains students' reactions when they discover she is a … [Read more...] about Profile: Jessica Cail
Profile: Ambassador Douglas Kmiec
Though Pepperdine University has always been able to boast a variety of accomplished faculty ranging from prolific movie directors to ex-CIA agents the last three months have given the school something new to brag about.That is because Douglas W. Kmiec Pepperdine's Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate as the Obama … [Read more...] about Profile: Ambassador Douglas Kmiec
Profile: Dr. Sharyl Corrado
"I believe in miracles."Those were the words of Wisconsin native Dr. Sharyl Corrado as she surveyed the breathtaking view from her Malibu office. One of the newest additions to the Pepperdine faculty Corrado believes her arrival in Malibu three months ago was nothing short of miraculous.She has found a home where she least expected it. Admitting that she had applied for other … [Read more...] about Profile: Dr. Sharyl Corrado
Local mountains offer photo opportunities
Some locals travel to Yosemite or Yellowstone for their nature fix but there is a much easier option for these nature lovers: The Santa Monica Mountains.They are only a hop skip and a jump from Pepperdine. And these days visitors are much more likely to see hikers with cameras thanks to the "Spirit of the Mountain" photography contest.The contest which began in 2002 gives … [Read more...] about Local mountains offer photo opportunities