Photos by Kaelin MendezCountless professors have reached out to students following both the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, which resulted in the death of freshman Alaina Housley, and the Woolsey fire, which resulted in the destruction of several students’ homes. These professors offered students everything from their homes to their hearts.“This is the greatest … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professors Perform Acts of Kindness in Response to the Shooting and Fires
Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Pepperdine students and faculty families sheltering in place
Pepperdine students and faculty families, along with their pets and service animals, are currently sheltering in place in Tyler Campus Center and Firestone Fieldhouse, waiting for the fires that surround the Malibu Campus to subside. At 4:30 a.m. the Public Relations Office announced that classes at the Malibu and Calabasas campuses are cancelled today. At approximately 7 a.m. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine students and faculty families sheltering in place
Law School Renovation Strengthens Community
Photos by Sam FinneganThe School of Law recently unveiled its completed renovation project. The intentionality behind every change made to the atrium and auditorium ultimately contributes to the creation of an environment that will not only encourage academic growth but also the growth of lifelong relationships, said Austin Oakes, executive director of Planning Operations and … [Read more...] about Law School Renovation Strengthens Community
New Student Profile: Christina Stratton
Photo by Makena Huey Christina Stratton said she immediately fell in love with Pepperdine’s core values as well as the scenic Malibu location. Once she earned the Regent’s Scholarship for her high school achievements, she said she could not help but choose to attend Pepperdine. Because she comes from Sedalia, a very small town in Missouri, Stratton said she is most … [Read more...] about New Student Profile: Christina Stratton