Pepperdine released its 2020 Internal Revenue Service 990 Form, highlighting the University's top earners, with President Emeritus Andrew K. Benton at the top. While some names remained relatively unchanged in earnings, President Jim Gash's cabinet shuffled the standings, but — similar to 2018 — no women made the top 10.Pepperdine's top three earners for the 2020 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s 2020 Top 10 Earners Revealed in Tax Forms
Pepperdine Modifies COVID-19 Protocols Following State Reopening
Students loiter in the shade of Mullin Town Square in late February. Campus reopened for some in-person classes in April and administration lifted some COVID-19 safety protocols mid-June. Photo by Ali LevensFollowing the June 15 California reopening, Pepperdine announced changes to its COVID-19 safety protocols on its Southern California campuses June 17.Under new state and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Modifies COVID-19 Protocols Following State Reopening
Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni
The Pepperdine Volunteer Center leaders pose on Alumni Park in fall 2019 for Step Forward Day. The PVC will close permanently June 7. Photo Courtesy of Derek Pinto The Pepperdine Volunteer Center announced its closure May 27 on Instagram and Facebook due to "a recent reorganization within the University," according to the PVC’s post. On May 25, Connie Horton, vice … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Volunteer Center Closes, Shocking Students and Alumni
Pepperdine Releases Tentative COVID-19 Policy, Leans Toward Requirement
Pepperdine created a second draft of its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, which would require students to be vaccinated before attending school in the fall. The University Management Committee shared a second draft of its interim COVID-19 Vaccine Policy on May 12 for community review. The updated policy would require students to be vaccinated before attending school in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Releases Tentative COVID-19 Policy, Leans Toward Requirement
Pepperdine Announces Commencement Speakers for Class of 2020 and 2021 Ceremonies
Days before the ceremonies, Pepperdine announced its commencement speakers for back-to-back commencement events May 21 and 22. In a May 18 press release, the University shared that Alan Beard, a double Pepperdine alumnus and chief executive officer of Synonymous, will address the Class of 2020 and Brett Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Walmart, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Announces Commencement Speakers for Class of 2020 and 2021 Ceremonies
