California State University faculty members march on strike in 2016 over contract disputes . Photo courtesy of California Faculty Association FacebookAcross the network of universities in California, little job security and low wages for adjunct faculty remain an issue in higher education.An adjunct professor position is essentially a contractual, part-time job. Some challenges … [Read more...] about Adjunct Faculty Teach for the Students, Not the Money
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Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations
A car sits plugged into the new free Electric Vehicle charging stations that stand at the edge of the Drescher Graduate Campus. The initiative, led by the Center for Sustainability, will culminate in the installation of 10 charging stations at Drescher. The Center for Sustainability is responding to requests for electric charging stations by installing 10 at the Drescher … [Read more...] about Center for Sustainability Plans to Install New Electric Charging Stations
Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAcross the nation, loneliness has become increasingly apparent among college students, and schools have been working to address the issue. Pepperdine is no exception.According to a National College Health Assessment Spring 2019 survey, 68% of Pepperdine student expressed that they had "felt very lonely," which is 3% higher than the national average.In … [Read more...] about Student Loneliness Taskforce Addresses Increasing Loneliness
Former Pepperdine Professor Removed from Trump Administration
Blue lights illuminate the White House after dark. Officials escorted former Pepperdine professor Andrew Peek off of White House grounds Jan. 17. Photo courtesy of Jean BeaufortOfficials escorted National Security Council’s senior director for European and Russian Affairs off White House grounds Jan. 17. The director, Andrew Peek, taught at Pepperdine's Washington D.C. … [Read more...] about Former Pepperdine Professor Removed from Trump Administration
National Prayer Breakfast Hosts Pepperdine Students
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual conference where diplomats gather to reflect and pray. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth ChungFour Pepperdine students sat among President Donald Trump, diplomats from over 120 countries and members of Congress at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 6 in Washington, D.C.An invitation-only event, the National Prayer Breakfast conference … [Read more...] about National Prayer Breakfast Hosts Pepperdine Students