Steven Cravotta hugs director of Boost! West Oakland Ty-Licia Hooker. Cravotta partnered with "Wordle" creator Josh Wardle to donate $50,000 to educational nonprofit Boost! after Cravotta profited from ads in his "Wordle!" app. Photo courtesy of Steven CravottaAround Christmas 2021, Pepperdine alumnus Steven Cravotta ('20) noticed an app he created six years ago gained 500,000 … [Read more...] about ‘Wordle!’ App Creator Does Good With Mistaken Success
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New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling
Pepperdine Communication Professor Jaz Gray poses for a photo. Gray previously worked in the entertainment industry but said her faith led to go back to school to become a teacher. Photo courtesy of Jaz Gray Communication Professor Jasmine "Jaz" Gray became a new tenure-track faculty member at Pepperdine in fall 2021. Gray said she inspires her students through the power of … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling
New Tenure-Track Stars: John Taden Broadens Student’s Minds on a Global Scale
Pepperdine International Studies professor John Taden smiles for a photo. Taden was born in Ghana and said his expertise on global issues will be beneficial to his students. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Assistant Professor of International Studies John Taden brings his knowledge on African politics to Pepperdine, hoping to enlighten students. Born in Ghana, Taden … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: John Taden Broadens Student’s Minds on a Global Scale
Pepperdine Mourns Autumn Tennison
Photo by Mary Elisabeth Gathered in the Amphitheatre holding roses and candles, the Pepperdine community honored Autumn Tennison the evening of March 9. The Chaplain's Office hosted a prayer vigil March 9, to provide a time of "prayer, remembrance, and reflection of Autumn's life and her precious impact on the Pepperdine community," according to a March 8 email from the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mourns Autumn Tennison
Pepperdine Returns to Maskless Life
Students sit in Elkins Auditorium for HUM 212 with Professor Bryan Givens on March 7. Pepperdine lifted its mask mandate March 7, allowing community members — regardless of vaccination status — to choose whether they wanted to wear a face covering. Photo by Lydia Duperier Pepperdine lifted its mask mandate March 7, allowing students and staff, regardless of vaccination … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Returns to Maskless Life