The six new ambassadors share some highlights from each of their international programs. The 2022-23 ambassadors said studying abroad was a life-changing experience for them. Collage by Lauren Goldblum Studying abroad at Pepperdine offers students the experience of a lifetime and often is one that cannot be put into words, many of the international ambassadors said. Each of the … [Read more...] about Meet Your 2022-23 International Program Ambassadors
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Pepperdine Gathers To Worship At The Annual Worship Summit
Dante Bowe praises while leading the crowd in hit song 'Jireh.' Bowe, Aaron Moses and Maverick City Music closed the night in worship by performing many of their most popular songs. Photo by Brandon Rubsamen The Pepperdine community joined together in Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday, Sept. 10, for a night filled with worship and a message from Christine Caine, author, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Gathers To Worship At The Annual Worship Summit
Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
Collage by Beth Gonzales "A book should serve as the ax for the frozen sea within us," author Franz Kafka said. In the world of technology and streaming, one is often overloaded with options to consume. This year, many new TV shows and movies are based either exactly or loosely on their novel counterparts. Some new actors and adapted stories have already hit the screen, and … [Read more...] about Adapt from Book to Film: Recent Stories and What is to Come
First-Generation Students Experience Riding the First Wave
The Student Success Center celebrates National First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8. First-generation students gathered for a photo by Pepperdine's painted rock in Adamson Plaza wearing their #FirstTogether T-shirts. Photo courtesy of Joanna Ramos While pioneering the college experience in their families and pursuing an undergraduate degree, first-generation students said … [Read more...] about First-Generation Students Experience Riding the First Wave
Third-Year Students Make their Way to Malibu for the First Time
Junior William Castleberry poses in front of Payson library while displaying his London pride after studying abroad there. Many third-year students have only recently made their way into campus for the first time this fall after the COVID-19 pandemic and studying abroad. Photo by Sammie Wuensche The COVID-19 pandemic created a long-lasting impact on everyone, but it's led to a … [Read more...] about Third-Year Students Make their Way to Malibu for the First Time