Photo courtesy of Isabella Ordaz Sophomore Isabella Ordaz took the stage at the TEDx event in Livermoore, California on June 24th to reflect on her experiences growing up as an ethnic minority in the Bay Area. Ordaz, the second to last speaker of the day, opened her talk relaying her experience of being called into the principal's office after a commentary she wrote on … [Read more...] about Sophomore Delivers TED Talk On Diversity
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Marissa Davis Takes New Position at Student Success Center
Photo by Chad JimenezMarissa Davis is the new director for the Student Success Center, a center where tutoring can be centralized for various departments as well as academic support to students.This new position is in charge of student success services such as coordinating tutoring services on campus, Kendra Killpatrick, associate dean for Seaver College, said. Killpatrick … [Read more...] about Marissa Davis Takes New Position at Student Success Center
New Security Service Offers Safer Abroad Travel
Graphic File Photo International SOS, a global security service, will now provide its medical, safety and emergency services to all Pepperdine community members traveling abroad beginning in November. This new provider will offer its services to Pepperdine travelers, including students, faculty, staff and graduate students. International SOS will offer several new safety … [Read more...] about New Security Service Offers Safer Abroad Travel
Pepperdine Ranks in Top 50 Universities
Graphic File Photo Pepperdine University is now officially ranked in the Top 50 National Universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. Pepperdine is tied with Pennsylvania State University, University Park; University of Florida; and Villanova University for No. 50. Dean Michael Feltner said that the recent boost in ranking is good news, and this is the first … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Ranks in Top 50 Universities
New Summer Thailand Program Puts Service First
Graphic File Photo A new summer International Program in Thailand has been added to the list of abroad opportunities for Pepperdine students. Assistant Director in the Pepperdine Volunteer Center Justin Schneider is the director for the new program and said he wants students to use this opportunity to work with organizations to help serve the Chiang Mai community. "Chiang … [Read more...] about New Summer Thailand Program Puts Service First