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Lausanne Program Director Mary Mayenfisch-Tobin fired

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Lausanne Program Director Mary Mayenfisch-Tobin has been let go from Pepperdine University. International Programs Director Jeff Hamilton confirmed the move earlier Tuesday afternon. Hamilton was unable to offer an official statement on behalf of the IP office as to the reason or reasons Mayenfisch-Tobin has been released, only referring to it as a “personnel issue.” News of … [Read more...] about Lausanne Program Director Mary Mayenfisch-Tobin fired

Malibu campus to consider even tighter smoking restrictions

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Recent input from the University community indicates that there is interest in further restricting smoking on the Malibu campus, according to a statement issued by the university on Tuesday. The University Management Committee is proposing a revision of the University's policy that currently allows smoking unless specifically prohibited. While the input shows that many favor a … [Read more...] about Malibu campus to consider even tighter smoking restrictions

New Boone Center director appointed

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MALIBU, CALIF. — Pepperdine University announced the appointment of Sharon Hargrave as the new director of the Boone Center for the Family on Thursday, according to a Pepperdine University press release. The Boone Center for the Family is an organization established by the university in 1996 as a supportive force to help strengthen and promote healthy families. Ms. Hargrave is … [Read more...] about New Boone Center director appointed

LA detectives seeks to question Pepperdine President's son for the death of a Malibu woman

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Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department want to question Christopher A. Benton, 27, son of Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton, about the death of a 25-year-old Malibu woman approximately one month ago, according to the  LA Times . The body of Katie Wilkins was found in her parents' garage on West Moon Shadows Drive on the evening of April 28. … [Read more...] about LA detectives seeks to question Pepperdine President's son for the death of a Malibu woman