Photos courtesy of International ProgramPepperdine’s Class of 2021, the largest ever, has departed for their year abroad.For students attending the Heidelberg program, Pepperdine's oldest international program, a large class size meant challenges along the way, because of the limited space in the Heidelberg house.All students accepted to the Heidelberg program have spent … [Read more...] about IP Overbooks Heidelberg Program
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Pepp Offers Greater Support For First-Generation Students Through New Student Club and University Program
Photo courtesy of Student Success CenterIn an effort to provide more support for first-generation college students at Pepperdine, a group of students are launching a first-generation club, and the Student Success Center is starting a program to provide greater university resources for first-generation students.Nineteen percent of undergraduate students at Pepperdine are … [Read more...] about Pepp Offers Greater Support For First-Generation Students Through New Student Club and University Program
Pepperdine Pays Tribute to Sept. 11 Attacks with Annual Memorial Service
Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine community gathered Tuesday to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.The university held a memorial service at Heroes Garden to honor the 2,977 lives lost on on Sept. 11, including Graziadio alumnus Thomas E. Burnett Jr., who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that day.Burnett and the other passengers on Flight 93 were … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Pays Tribute to Sept. 11 Attacks with Annual Memorial Service
California Officials and Scientists Look into Causes of a Massive Fish Die-Off in Malibu Lagoon
Photos Courtesy of California State Parks, 2018Over 6,000 fish were found floating dead in the Malibu Lagoon on Aug. 23. California State Parks and The Bay Foundation are in the process of assessing the exact cause for the mass die-off.California State Parks Angeles District Superintendent Craig Sap said approximately 95 to 98 percent of these fish were striped mullet, and the … [Read more...] about California Officials and Scientists Look into Causes of a Massive Fish Die-Off in Malibu Lagoon
Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine students helped the Volunteer Center celebrate the 30th anniversary of both the office and Step Forward Day with old and new service projects Saturday, Sept. 8. Step Forward Day is an annual event where Pepperdine students volunteer with organizations in Malibu, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Step Forward Day was the first event out of the … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day Celebrates 30 Years of Service