Pepperdine's men's tennis team was issued their second defeat of the season at No. 1 USC's Marks Tennis Stadium on Friday Feb. 11. The contest was pivotal for Pepperdine ranked 20th in the nation who has been riding a wave of victories since the season began and faced its toughest match to date against the formidable and undefeated USC (7-0) losing 5-2. Play was based on a … [Read more...] about Men's tennis: No. 20 Waves fall to No. 1 USC
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Law school appoints new dean
After a nine-month nationwide search to replace former dean Kenneth W. Starr whose was recently named President of Baylor University Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton announced Thursday that former federal judiciary and associate Dean of the University Of Kansas School Of Law Deanell Reece Tacha has been appointed dean of the Pepperdine School of Law. Tacha will … [Read more...] about Law school appoints new dean
VIDEO: Men's basketball defeats Portland despite Keion Bell's dismissal
After hearing of Keion Bell's dismissal from the team this past weekend the men's basketball team faced Portland at home Thursday night. The Waves held on to win 66-64. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Men's basketball defeats Portland despite Keion Bell's dismissal
Teachers' unions cost state taxpayers while students' education suffers
Between 2000 and 2010 the Los Angeles Unified School District tried to fire just seven teachers; of those LAUSD successfully fired four and the rest received hefty settlements or were reinstated. If you thought this might cost taxpayers a reasonable amount you are wrong (and probably not from the U.S.). According to LA Weekly the settlements cost a whopping $3.5 million. … [Read more...] about Teachers' unions cost state taxpayers while students' education suffers
First Distinguished Filmmaker-in-Residence arrives at Pepperdine
Pepperdine University celebrated Black History Month by screening the film "Something the Lord Made" on Thursday Feb. 3. The director of this Emmy-winning movie Joseph Sargent was recently named the first Distinguished Filmmaker-in-Residence at Pepperdine. The Office of Intercultural Affairs and The Center for Entertainment Media and Culture (EMC) sponsored the event. Joseph … [Read more...] about First Distinguished Filmmaker-in-Residence arrives at Pepperdine