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Self-esteem and self-worth have been topics of discussion among psychologists  for many years, but for Pepperdine professor Dr. Steve Rouse they are topics of his long-term research and a published journal article. His article, titled “Universal Worth: Construct and Scale Development,” was published in the Journal of Personality Assessment on Dec. 16, 2011, and served as the … [Read more...] about Rouse integrates religion and psychology

To support U.S. troops, the Pepperdine alumni organization Waves of Service partnered with United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) last holiday season in a “Waves of Appreciation” project. Together they gave away 2,500 bags of food to military members as they boarded planes at the San Diego International Airport. The San Diego Waves determined that many of the U.S. servicemen … [Read more...] about Parents and alumni show gratitude to US servicemen and women

Dressed in black hoodies with yellow letters, the men of Psi Upsilon kicked off Psi U Think You Can Dance with their own dance number. The Lambda Sigma Chapter of Psi Upsilon drew hundreds of students and alumni to its event resembling one of America’s most popular television series, “So You Think You Can Dance,” in Waves Cafe on Tuesday night. Although this event brings the … [Read more...] about PsiU Think you Can Dance for paralysis research

The best piece of advice Tim Perrin, Vice Dean at the School of Law, ever received is to focus on improving the lives of others. “’It’s not about you,’ he quoted, opportunities to lead are calls to service.” The significance of this statement has largely defined Perrin’s time at Pepperdine, as well as his overall outlook on teaching. As my eyes scan across the interior of his … [Read more...] about Perrin named President of LCU