Michigan cases could have far-reaching effects — even at Pepperdine.By Laurie BabinskiArt Editor Jennifer Gratz, 25, is the daughter of a police officer who dreamed of using a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan’s flagship campus to become a forensic pathologist. Patrick Hamacher, 23, was a high school varsity athlete who sang in the choir. He sought a … [Read more...] about Supreme Court confronts race in admissions
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Grappling with diversity in enrollment
Seaver admissions employs race-conscious system to review applicants on case-by-case basis.By Jordan MorrisAssistant News Editor As the debate over affirmative action in university admissions heats up across America, Pepperdine struggles to maintain an admissions policy that fulfills the diversity needs of the university while remaining consistent with its values. In … [Read more...] about Grappling with diversity in enrollment
It’s all white at the top
Minority representation at top levels lags behind.By JJ BowmanNews Editor The 19 members of Pepperdine’s “University Advancement Team” smile at the steps of the Thornton Administration Center in Pepperdine’s Annual Report. The advancement they trumpet focuses mainly on the new buildings erected throughout campus as well as the onset of new programs. One advancement not … [Read more...] about It’s all white at the top
A ‘king’ in our midst
Distinguished Visiting Scholar program features London-based theater professor Andrew Jarvis.By Michael TravisEditor in Chief In the ongoing quest to become a world-class university, Pepperdine recently began a new University Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program designed to bring notable figures in academics and fine arts to teach its students. Designed by the Office of … [Read more...] about A ‘king’ in our midst
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Crime lab botches up DNA analyses HOUSTON — The poor state of the Houston Police Department’s DNA crime lab has led the district attorney’s office to begin a massive review of cases involving work by police lab analysts. So far, prosecutors have ordered retesting in the cases of 68 prisoners, 17 of whom are on Texas’ death row. According to the assistant district attorney, … [Read more...] about National&International