Provost Darryl Tippens interviewed for the provost position at Abilene Christian University (ACU) on March 8 and 9. As provost at Pepperdine, Tippens is the University’s chief academic officer. Although Tippens said he cannot say much about his opportunity at ACU at this point, he did make clear that he has not been actively looking for positions elsewhere. “I am frequently … [Read more...] about ACU considers Tippens for provost position
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Students head to Sacramento to lobby to save Cal Grant
Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to cut $301.7 million from the Cal Grant system was rejected by a unanimous decision Wednesday. This decision came after thousands of students and faculty from the Golden State rallied at the capitol building in Sacramento. After listening to testimony from college students, an Assembly subcommittee voted 4-0 to reject the cuts to Cal Grants, a form … [Read more...] about Students head to Sacramento to lobby to save Cal Grant
Pepperdine law alumnus Rod Blagojevich to begin prison sentence today
Pepperdine law alumnus and former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was sentenced 14 years in jail in December of 2011 for crimes related to wire fraud, bribery, and public corruption. Today he begins his 14-year prison stay in Colorado and gave an odd farewell to the media and his supporters. Blagojevich is in the process of appealing his case. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine law alumnus Rod Blagojevich to begin prison sentence today
Senior entrepreneurs start Malibu real estate business
All of us will inevitably reach the day when we have to find a job. Although it may seem logical to postpone this inevitability until after graduation, the current state of the economy may not allow for such a luxury. A healthy mindset adopted by many a college student/graduate is, “the future is now,” and no two college students portray that better than seniors Andrew Brick … [Read more...] about Senior entrepreneurs start Malibu real estate business
Traffic collision blocks traffic on Seaver Drive
An incident between two cars on the corner of Seaver Drive and President's Drive around 7 p.m. has created an impasse north of the CCB. Traffic will resume flow as soon as both cars can be cleared from the scene. Public Safety was on the scene along with paramedics. An ambulance left the scene, but it is yet unknown whether anyone was seriously injured. … [Read more...] about Traffic collision blocks traffic on Seaver Drive