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In the past semester two students reportedly exhibited fainting-like symptoms while giving presentations in their speech class, the general education COM 180 course. DPS responded and escorted the students away from the classroom. While Professor of Communication Gregory Daum cited lack of sleep and unhealthy eating habits, among other reasons, the incidents nevertheless … [Read more...] about Speech class worries speak volumes

From the hills of Malibu, Calif., to the canals of Cambridge, England, Professor Christina Littlefield has seen it all. Littlefield, a journalism professor and Pepperdine alumna, has traveled across the world and back again for her career. Littlefield, who grew up in Las Vegas, Nev., first ventured to Pepperdine the summer after her junior year of high school. She was part of … [Read more...] about Littlefield travels back to the ’Bu

More than a month since the university announced Marrs would step down next year, the university has shelved the search for a new dean. Details about why the search for the dean has been suspended are unknown at this time. Marrs has not given reasons for his leave and said he does not plan to do so, only to cite professional matters rather than personal. The turn of events … [Read more...] about Provost's Office suspends search for Seaver dean

In past weeks, two men unaffiliated with the university have trespassed onto campus and harassed, groped and threatened female students. The men have been released from custody and the university has increased patrols since the separate incidents. In response, the Department of Public Safety has partnered with Covered 6 LLC, a group of “highly experienced trainers and … [Read more...] about Self-defense combats threats