Photos by Veronica Johnson and Gabriella ChanIt was a gloomy morning as groups of students arrived sleepy-eyed at Zuma Beach. With beach towels in one hand and their ID cards in the other, around 160 students gathered in the sand to grow together in faith and ride waves. The popular Surf Convo is just part of the surfing culture at Pepperdine. The Surf Channel ranked Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Catches Top 10 Spot for Surfers
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Find Yourself, for Yourself
I recently had an eye-opening conversation with one of my closest friends, at the dinner I took her to for her 20th birthday. We were dressed to the nines at Nobu, with Bradley Cooper sitting two tables away from us (and yes, he’s even better looking in person), an iced tea in my hand and a Diet Coke in hers. During the course of the conversation, the topic began to focus on … [Read more...] about Find Yourself, for Yourself
Nathan Granados’ Forbes Article on Digital Transformation Published
Photo by Gabriella ChanA professor at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School had another of his articles published on Forbes magazine’s website, this one focusing on the digital transformation in media and entertainment. Granados, who started his position as a weekly Forbes contributor this past April, came to find his fascination with following digital trends through … [Read more...] about Nathan Granados’ Forbes Article on Digital Transformation Published
Pepperdine Welcomes Back Adams as Chancellor
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University After 25 years, Michael F. Adams is returning to Pepperdine as the university’s new chancellor. He accepted current president Andrew K. Benton’s request to return, according to Adams. Adams said, using his prior experience, he hopes to help Pepperdine along its path to becoming a better Christian university. Adams has years of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Back Adams as Chancellor
New Interim Dean for School of Public Policy
Photo by Zach LeThe School Public Policy is starting off the school year with a new interim dean, Pete Peterson. Peterson serves as the executive director of the Davenport Institute here at Pepperdine and assumed the position after inaugural dean James R. Wilburn transitioned into a new role as dean emeritus. “I think the policy school is seen as a training ground for … [Read more...] about New Interim Dean for School of Public Policy