Photos courtesy of Hadley Biggs Pepperdine’s Model United Nations club took big wins last week at the New York conference when they placed “Outstanding,” a ranking that is only awarded to the top 10 percent of the 150+ Model UN cubs participating. The Pepperdine team makes up about 20 out of more than 5,000 international participants. This is the second time Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Model UN Takes Big Wins at New York Conference
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International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
Photos by Julianna Lauro For the third year in a row, Pepperdine has been ranked by the Institute of International Education as the No. 1 university with more than 67 percent of Pepperdine students participating in a program during their time as students, according to the International Programs website. For some students, though, the opportunity to study abroad can create … [Read more...] about International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
Communication Division Discusses Upcoming Changes to Media Production Major
Photo by Rachel Ettlinger Following a five-year review, the Pepperdine University Communication Division is considering changes to the Media Production major that will also affect the Film Studies major because the two programs of study have overlap. As part of the review's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), an external reviewer from a university with a similar program to … [Read more...] about Communication Division Discusses Upcoming Changes to Media Production Major
Students Tutor Syrian Refugees Through Paper Airplanes
Photos Courtesy of Paper Airplanes fundraising manager and graphic designer Sasha Kleiman. A group of Pepperdine students have found a way to connect with Syrian refugees through a nonprofit organization called Paper Airplanes. President of No Lost Generation (NLG), a refugee advocacy organization, senior Molly Pasquarella brought Paper Airplanes to Pepperdine fall of … [Read more...] about Students Tutor Syrian Refugees Through Paper Airplanes
Homeboy Industries Founder Rev. Gregory Boyle to Speak at 2018 Seaver College Commencement
Photo courtesy of Creative CommonsThe Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles is set to speak at Seaver College commencement Saturday, April 28.Homeboy Industries works to change the lives of troubled young men and women affiliated with gangs, according to the company's mission. Michael Feltner, dean of Seaver College, said … [Read more...] about Homeboy Industries Founder Rev. Gregory Boyle to Speak at 2018 Seaver College Commencement