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"It takes a special kind of person to do what I do." Coming from anyone else those words might seem arrogant. But not Pepperdine alum Melissa Testerman. She pulls it off with true humility. As someone who has spent the last three years as a social worker in Los Angeles – a century in such an emotionally grueling job – Testerman has proven she is that special kind of … [Read more...] about Pep alum Melissa Testerman: It's all about the kids

University Ministries is a popular worship service for Pepperdine students but the student-led band that brings it all together every Tuesday night at Malibu Presbyterian Church operates under the radar. By design. "We have a certain anonymity says soundboard controller Brody Wooton. When I explain to my friends that I'm going to UM early because I'm in the band most of them … [Read more...] about UM ministry impacts Pepperdine community

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It was a typical 8th birthday party for Marie Zalameda. She invited all of her friends and classmates to a local park to have a tennis-themed celebration. All of the kids were swinging their racquets around and slamming the balls out of the park as if they were baseballs. For Zalameda however this was serious business. Even at 8 years old shewas perfecting her form in … [Read more...] about Marie Zalameda swings her way to the top

Time magazine is arguably the most historic and successful magazine in the United States. It reaches more than 100 million readers and prints 3.2 million copies a week.  It was one of the first magazines to embrace the Internet and social-media age.  It is also one of most successful magazines for on-line advertisements.  And a Pepperdine alum is one of the reasons why. Meet … [Read more...] about Pep's link to Time magazine: Alum Farhad Fozounmayeh