Art by Madeline Duvall With Crossroads Gender and Sexuality Alliance and the modifications in administrative statements surrounding sexual orientation, Pepperdine has made a plethora of changes to accommodate and show acceptance to the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ issues haven't always been in the spotlight at Pepperdine, but with continuing social movements and student … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ by the Numbers: Pepperdine Makes Forward Progress in Accepting the LGBTQ+ Community
Special Publications
Pepperdine’s Invisible Students — The Ones the Data Neglects
Pepperdine seems careful to maintain a pristine record on certain statistics — high grade-point averages, low crime rates, high International Programs participation rates and low dropout numbers. But some students slip through the cracks, unrepresented in the data and facing unique challenges because of it. Some students are categorized as 1% or 0% of Pepperdine's student … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Invisible Students — The Ones the Data Neglects
Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
Pepperdine University and the surrounding Malibu area both have a reputation for being secluded and safe. While overall crime rates at the University and in Malibu have fallen, certain crimes — such as burglary and weapons charges — have trended upward in recent years. In 2019, people in Malibu reported 1,128 crimes in the area, showing a decline in total reported crime … [Read more...] about Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
‘Something People Don’t Think Happens’: Students and Staff Speak about Sexual Assault
Infographics by Melissa Locke One in 10. One in 10 of all college students experiences sexual assault, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Despite the efforts of Title IX, the Counseling Center, the Student Wellness Advisory Board and other campus organizations, student leaders said the overall awareness about the prevalence of and resources for … [Read more...] about ‘Something People Don’t Think Happens’: Students and Staff Speak about Sexual Assault
Racial Diversity Reveals Pepperdine’s History of Ongoing Racial Conflict
The first George Pepperdine College class officers (top) and the 2019 Student Government Association (bottom) stand for their group photos. Since the founding of the University, the student government expanded in size and diversity. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Digital Commons and Brittany Skinner Graphic by Ali Levens More than 83 years ago, the first class at George … [Read more...] about Racial Diversity Reveals Pepperdine’s History of Ongoing Racial Conflict