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A cloudy and windy Saturday afternoon was brightened up by 12 groups of students in colorful shirts competing in a flag football tournament. The philanthropy was organized by Sigma Phi Epsilon to raise money for YouthAIDS. Competing in girls and guys divisions, participants got an opportunity to prove who are the fittest and fastest among them all. “Mostly all Greek groups … [Read more...] about Sig Ep football tourney provides fun and funds

“I never would have dropped out of college if I had my posse with me.” One simple student statement sparked the idea for the Posse scholarship program organized in 1989, which has since partnered with more than 40 colleges and universities in granting more than $400 million in scholarships nationwide. Pepperdine inaugurated its own Posse program last year and boasts two Posses … [Read more...] about Posse gives boost to urban students

Cities, towns and counties across California are rethinking how to tackle some of their challenges according to a report released Oct. 27 by Pepperdine’s Davenport Institute. According to the report, a new, collaborative approach is key. The report titled, “Golden Governance: Building Effective Public Engagement in California,” is a collaboration between the Davenport … [Read more...] about Towns rethink leadership

Nov. 11 is a date that carries a great amount of significance. It is not only the anniversary of the ceasefire of World War I, “the war to end all wars,” but also a time to observe and honor the veterans who have served to protect this country and its freedoms. Pepperdine commemorated this Veterans Day with a special reading and lecture by Professor Dan Caldwell on his book … [Read more...] about Prof explains 'Vortex'

Facing two felony charges, former Pepperdine faculty member Dr. Andrei Duta appeared in court yesterday for a preliminary hearing. Charged with kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon, Duta pled not guilty prior to his appearance at the West District Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles. The charges date back to June 24, when at 1:47 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department … [Read more...] about Former prof Andrei Duta arrested: faces kidnapping, assault charges