Infographic by Andrea OguntulaAfter nine years of fundraising, the Campaign for Pepperdine has raised more than $470 million. The largest portion of the money, $141.6 million, will go to student support, with $131 million going to scholarships for all schools of Pepperdine. The funds by the Campaign for Pepperdine will create more than 200 new scholarships for students. The … [Read more...] about Funds Create More Than 200 New Scholarships
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Pepperdine Launches LiveSafe App
Photo and infographic by Alexander HayesSafety on and off campus is now at your fingertips. Pepperdine launched the LiveSafe app, a free safety app that is available to all Pepperdine students, faculty, staff and visitors, on Feb. 3 at the first Step Up Convocation. Melissa Oakes, director of Insurance and Risk Management, said that the dual launch was a “natural … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Launches LiveSafe App
Are Students Losing Faith?
Graphs by Jenna AguileraWalking around Pepperdine as a student, the presence of the Christian faith is given away by the huge cross on the front lawn and Stauffer Chapel, complete with stained glass windows. Since day one of New Student Orientation, Pepperdine hosted many Convocations and brought the student body together through worship. However, outside of the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Are Students Losing Faith?
Say Goodbye to the Sombrero
Photo by Sylvia HartleyMalibu restaurant La Salsa served its last meal yesterday. Angie Torres, an employee who has worked at the restaurant for a year and a half, confirmed that it was closing and said they would stay open Wednesday, “until we run out of food.” “I’m really bummed that La Salsa is closing because they’re like the forgotten Mexican … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to the Sombrero
Waves of Innovation Awards Grants
Photos by Sylvia HartleyWaves of Innovation funds student ideas Pepperdine University’s Waves of Innovation Committee hosted the second Waves of Innovation talk at Smothers Theatre on Feb. 5. Waves of Innovation was launched last year to create an outlet where students, faculty and staff can share innovative ideas that can shape the future of Pepperdine. After this year, … [Read more...] about Waves of Innovation Awards Grants