Infographs by Kelly RodriguezA rewrite of legislation known as the Higher Education Act could bring major changes to student financial aid and be "remarkably bad for students," said Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the Division of Government and Public Affairs for the American Council on Education.The Higher Education Act, originally passed in 1965, was last renewed in … [Read more...] about Rewritten Higher Education Act May Affect Financial Aid Process
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Helen Young Honored Through Scholarship Memorial
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine's former first lady and the founder and first president of the Associated Women for Pepperdine (AWP) Helen M. Young was honored through the Helen Young's Legacy Memorial scholarship fund. Loved ones and AWP board members gathered at the Young's family residence Wednesday to set up for an estate sale, which will benefit the … [Read more...] about Helen Young Honored Through Scholarship Memorial
PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education
Photo by Omar MurphyPepperdine President Andrew K. Benton and American Council on Education Senior Vice President Terry Hartle discussed hot-button issues and student civic engagement at the first of Pepperdine Graphic Media's three-part Town Hall series Thursday, Jan. 25.Benton and Hartle took part in a Q&A to discuss Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Net … [Read more...] about PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education
Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire
Photos courtesy of Julie Ellerton A brush fire broke out near Civic Center Way in Malibu around 3 a.m. on Monday, according to Fire Station 88 Engineer Matt Rickard. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. While the blaze was estimated to be 6 acres, firefighters later changed the figure to approximately 2.6 acres. The fire was 95 percent contained and air … [Read more...] about Malibu Fire Department Contains Brush Fire
Pepperdine Center for Sustainability Adds Car-Charging Ports
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Last year Californians broke the record for the number of electric cars registered in a state, according to the LA Times article published May 17, 2017. “4.8 percent of new vehicles registered in the Golden State were zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrids, the highest share ever recorded," wrote LA Times writer Rob … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Center for Sustainability Adds Car-Charging Ports