(1937-present) 1937September George Pepperdine College is founded with 167 students and 22 faculty. Dr. Batsell Baxter is named president, Hugh Tiner is named dean. NovemberOrange and blue are chosen as school colors, the Graphic student newspaper is named using the initials of the school, GPC, spaced evenly. 1938JuneFirst Pepperdine College graduation — four transfer … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Timeline
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Pro-life club moves to Pepperdine
By Michael TravisNews Editor When Pepperdine senior Elisha Witt began a Los Angeles chapter of the anti-abortion organization Rock For Life, she had a purpose in mind. “I have a passion to speak for the unborn,” Witt said. “I want to tell the truth about abortion to teenagers and young adults. There are so many people that want to make it seem easy to eliminate the life of a … [Read more...] about Pro-life club moves to Pepperdine
Foreign college advisors visit Pepperdine during U.S. visit
By DeNae ThomasStaff Writer Chia-Huan Chen, a college adviser for students in Taiwan, knows what it is like to leave what is familiar and venture into America to get an education. Chen left Taiwan several years ago to get her Master’s degree in counseling psychology from Boston University. “I wanted to make my life experience more full, absorb a different culture and expose … [Read more...] about Foreign college advisors visit Pepperdine during U.S. visit
Church of Christ plans big future
After years without a permanent campus home, the University Church of Christ plans to build a 50,000 square-foot complex on the Drescher Graduate Campus.By Faith LynnStaff Writer After 23 long years of meeting in Elkins Auditorium, the University Church of Christ can finally look forward to having a place of its own. The church is getting a new home on the Drescher Graduate … [Read more...] about Church of Christ plans big future
GOP crushes Democrats
Election Day started strong for Republicans, who now control both the Senate and House; momentum stopped in CaliforniaBy JJ BowmanAssistant News Editor An evening that started out great for Republicans continued to improve all the way to the California border. Republicans took control of the Senate yesterday, gained seats in the House of Representatives and fared better than … [Read more...] about GOP crushes Democrats