Special Publications

SAM PIKEStaff Writer Ask students what they associate with the Communication Division and they will tell you broadcast news, journalism or public relations. Ask them about the Fine Arts Division and they will list off majors such as acting and music. But if you ask an average Pepperdine student about the Humanities and Teacher Education Division, you will be lucky to receive an … [Read more...] about The Humanities Division

ELISHA SOCHStaff Writer “It’s hard to put it in a way that doesn’t sound ultimately cheesy, but I believe deeply in personal growth.” These are the words of Loretta Long Hunnicutt, associate professor of history at Pepperdine University, who says she tries to leave students with “a better appreciation of the world around them.” Since coming to Pepperdine in 2003, Hunnicutt has … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Hunnicutt

STEPHANIE RUSSOStaff Writer By looking at her resume, it’s clear that Professor Cyndia Clegg is an eminent teacher with outstanding credentials.  She received her PhD in English Renaissance to 1660, her master’s degree in 20th century British and Irish literature, and her bachelor’s degree in English and history, all from the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles.  … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Clegg

AMY ROGGStaff Writer Great Books wouldn’t be the same without great professors.  Dr. Paul Contino is a loved and cherished Great Books professor at Pepperdine University.  Hailing from the East Coast, Contino came to Pepperdine in admiration for the school’s church-related mission and exceptional academics. “We wanted to move to California because we have many family members … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Contino

TAELORE RHODENStaff Writer With enough credentials to fill an encyclopedia, Professor Susan Giboney is arguably one of the most hard-working, passionate educators in her field. “I hope that I’ve modeled, as a woman, how to have a happy life, family and profession,”  she says of herself. Very modest, she does not do herself justice. “I have known Susan Giboney for many years as … [Read more...] about Humanities Division: Professor Giboney