The city of Shanghai sparkles in the night. Pepperdine closed its Shanghai program March 10. Photo courtesy of Jiyao Li Pepperdine International Programs announced March 10, the permanent closure of the Shanghai program, eliminating one of Pepperdine's seven academic year study abroad offerings. Shanghai alumni reacted to the news of the suspension and the future of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Closes Shanghai, Program Alum React
Shanghai International Program Closes Permanently
The city lights of Shanghai gleam in the water. Pepperdine decided to close it's Shanghai study abroad program March 2021 due to operational difficulties and decreased program enrollment. Graphic file photo. The Shanghai program was Pepperdine's first International Programs location to be suspended due to COVID-19 in January 2020. Now, it's the first of the IP campuses to … [Read more...] about Shanghai International Program Closes Permanently
Pepperdine Introduces New Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Vice President for Community Belonging
President Jim Gash introduced J. Goosby Smith as Pepperdine's first Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Community Belonging. Smith previously worked at Pepperdine from 2002 to 2015. Photo courtesy of J. Goosby Smith Pepperdine announced its search for a chief diversity officer on June 8, 2020 and starting June 1, 2021, J. Goosby Smith will serve as the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Introduces New Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Vice President for Community Belonging
Pepperdine Welcomes Students Back To Campus
A group of students sit socially distanced around a table while chowing down on free Chick-fil-A in Mullin Town Square on Feb. 24. The University announced the day prior that Malibu campus' outdoor spaces and Payson Library will be open to registered students, faculty and staff.Photos by Ali LevensFor the first time in almost a year, students gathered at Pepperdine's Mullin … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Students Back To Campus
W. Volleyball Sweeps BYU At Home in 3, First Time in a Decade
Sophomore setter Isabel Zelaya (No. 2) pushes an outside set to senior outside hitter Shannon Scully (No. 10), while junior libero Madison Shields (No. 6) and senior middle Alli O'Hara (No. 7) cover the hit in Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 23. The Waves maintained their undefeated status at 7-0 by sweeping No. 12 BYU in three sets. Photos by Ali LevensPepperdine Women’s … [Read more...] about W. Volleyball Sweeps BYU At Home in 3, First Time in a Decade
