Photos by Jenna AguileraPepperdine has been ranked as the second “Most Beautiful Campus” in the Princeton Review’s annual rankings, which include categories based on student life, academics and administration. The Princeton Review began surveying students on college campuses in 1992. Since then, surveys have switched from paper to digital, making the process … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Beauty Recognized
News
Director of Convocation Sarah Jaggard Resigns
Director of Convocation Sarah Jaggard has resigned after almost five years in her position. In a statement to the Graphic about the reasons behind her resignation she wrote in an email:"I am immensely grateful for all that the last five years of service at Pepperdine has provided. It’s been truly an incredible experience. During that time I believe I have grown and … [Read more...] about Director of Convocation Sarah Jaggard Resigns
Steve Hewgley Passes Away
Photo courtesy Steve HewgleySteve Hewgley, a longtime Pepperdine employee, friend and alumnus, passed away on Saturday, April 4. He was an alumnus of Seaver College (Class of 1978) and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology (Class of 2002). Hewgley was also a Pepperdine employee for more than 30 years, most recently as assistant provost under Darryl … [Read more...] about Steve Hewgley Passes Away
The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets
Infographic by Sarah Kiker Seaver College tuition will increase 3.55 percent for the 2015-2016 year, Dean Michael Feltner has announced. In an email to the undergraduate student body on March 26, stated that “tuition rates will increase from 3.55 pecrent from $23,220 to $24,045 per semester, or $48,090 for both fall and spring semesters.” However, according to Vice President … [Read more...] about The Impact of Tuition on Student Wallets
Gamification: A New Tool for Education
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Pollard//Creative Commons Turns out video games can be educational. Courtesy of Pepperdine’s Technology and Learning group, 14 teachers took part in the still ongoing gamification course across three Pepperdine campuses starting February 15. The course is part of the group’s Faculty Professional Development Program with the goal of offering … [Read more...] about Gamification: A New Tool for Education