SHANNON URTNOWSKI News Editor President Andrew K. Benton has been named chair of the Board of Directors for the American Council on Education (ACE), an organization that oversees higher education institutions around the nation. Though he has been aware of the position for a few months, Benton assumed the role Monday while at ACE’s 90th annual meeting in San Diego. Since early … [Read more...] about Benton receives new role
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Pep loses biggest fan
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant news editor Peace and love filled the air as songs were sung, prayers said, stories shared and toasts made in celebration of the life of Chris Sangster this week. A man who lived for orange and blue, Sangster was diagnosed with brain cancer in August of 2006 and passed away Tuesday night after being in a coma for five days. He was 58. A memorial … [Read more...] about Pep loses biggest fan
Administration takes initiative to increase affordability and staff
JAIMIE FRANKLINNews Assistant The University Planning Committee is in the process of finalizing the first university-wide, five-year strategic business plan. Planning began last year and is expected to be completed this fall. In past years, each of Pepperdine’s five schools was responsible for developing its own strategic plan, which summed up the school’s challenges and goals … [Read more...] about Administration takes initiative to increase affordability and staff
Convo to take on sensitive subjects
JASON DRISCOLLStaff Writer Pepperdine will host a Convo program Monday discussing the prevalence of acquaintance rape and the emotional impacts it has on victims by telling “Kristin’s Story.” The evening of Aug. 4, 1995 started off as a friendly gathering between Kristin Cooper and her friends, but it ended shockingly. At the end of the night, Kristin’s friends had left the … [Read more...] about Convo to take on sensitive subjects
Pep plans to enhance
PHOTO COURTESY OF RHIANNON PREGITZER JOSH WYMYCZAK Photo Editor Pepperdine submitted a $250 million plan to the L.A. County Regional Planning Department in November, unveiling a long-talked-about “Campus Life Project” and “Town Square Project” that will take nearly a decade to complete and make profound enhancements to campus life and structure, according to President Andrew … [Read more...] about Pep plans to enhance
