Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Jay Brewster is many things — a father, a husband, a researcher, a professor, a Church of Christ elder and a Pepperdine fan. The newest title tacked on to his resume: Pepperdine provost. President Jim Gash announced to the Pepperdine community April 19, that Brewster would succeed Provost Rick Marrs at the conclusion of his term July 31. Gash … [Read more...] about Introducing Jay Brewster — Pepp’s Next Provost
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Pepperdine Announces Plans for In-Person Commencement May 2021
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Let the grad caps fly — commencement will take place this spring in person on Alumni Park. Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced Pepperdine's finalized plans to the Seaver College Classes of 2021 and 2021 graduates and parents in an email April 26, detailing new guidance by the California government, affirmed by the LA County … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Announces Plans for In-Person Commencement May 2021
Pepperdine Model United Nations Named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at National Conference
Graphic by Annabelle ChildersAfter months of preparation, the hard work of students in Pepperdine Model United Nations paid off on a national stage.The National Model United Nations Conference awarded Pepperdine’s Model UN team with four awards following their participation in the virtual New York conference.“It’s so good to have this shared experience with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Model United Nations Named ‘Distinguished Delegation’ at National Conference
The Freshman Senate Brings First-Years Together With the Freshmen Olympics
Art by Autumn Hardwick First-year students put their game faces on with the Student Government Association Freshman Senate's Freshmen Olympics. The goal of the Freshmen Olympics is to use competitive activities to help first-years get to know their classmates. The Freshmen Olympics began April 11, and ended with a closing ceremony April 16.The Freshman Senate announced this … [Read more...] about The Freshman Senate Brings First-Years Together With the Freshmen Olympics
Connie Horton Helps Students RISE Above Adversities
Sixteen years ago, Connie Horton was helping her son look for colleges and a job listed on her alma mater’s website caught her eye: the director of counseling. Even though Horton said she admittedly had not stayed very connected with Pepperdine after graduating in 1982 with a degree in Psychology, this opportunity interested her, and she suggested the idea to her kids of … [Read more...] about Connie Horton Helps Students RISE Above Adversities