JAIMIE FRANKLIN News Assistant Graziadio Business students will host the fourth annual Running the Malibu Waves fundraiser Saturday at Zuma Beach to raise money for the Special Olympics and the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation. The event will include a 5-kilometer run along Zuma Beach and a one-mile Kid’s Fun Run for children 12 and younger. When the event was first sponsored … [Read more...] about Charity group ‘runs’ fundraising event
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Law school rating jumps to No. 59
BRITTANY YEAROUTAssistant News Editor Pepperdine’s School of Law is now ranked as No. 59 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for America’s best law schools. In 2006, the school was ranked 77th, 87th in 2007 and 66th in 2008. Associate Dean for Student Life Jim Gash said the school is rapidly moving in the right direction. “Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Law school rating jumps to No. 59
Professor profile: Ronald Cox
KRISTIN SCHULTZStaff Writer Sure students fill a classroom and recognize teaching habits, grading procedures and lecture outlines, but what does a teacher do when class is over? Ronald Cox, religion professor at Pepperdine University, shared what his life is like when the bell rings. He is engrossed in his teaching, but still makes time for his family, friends and favorite … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ronald Cox
Todd Bouldin: His road to Pepperdine
ALLY BARRERAStaff Writer When you think of the typical college professor, you probably have images of someone who pursued an academic career through college and grad school and has spent their time since graduation in a small, book-lined office, writing scholarly works and lecturing. That image couldn’t be further from the truth for Religion Division professor Todd … [Read more...] about Todd Bouldin: His road to Pepperdine
Professor profile: Chris Heard
ERIN HUMPHREYStaff Writer When Chris Heard marches into a Pepperdine University classroom, the religion professor at first may look a bit intimidating in his button-down shirt and tie. But the real Chris Heard soon appears – especially when he softly speaks about his friends, family and secret obsession with Star Trek. "Oh, now, that’s a hard one,” he said, when asked what his … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Chris Heard