The Special President’s Briefing will take place Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 8:45 a.m. See live updates below. Refresh page for most recent update. 10:02: President Gash closes the briefing in prayer, and prays for wisdom, clarity, health and safety as the University moves forward. 9:20: The Q&A portion of the briefing begins. Q: Can we clarify what are the changes in … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Jan. 4
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Spring 2022 Classes to Begin Online with In-Person Classes Expected to Resume Jan. 13
A COVID-19 testing site sits on Pepperdine's campus during fall 2021 for students to receive a PCR test. All community members will need to test at one of these sites before they can return to in-person classes. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine will welcome students back to campus Jan. 10, to begin online instruction, with in-person classes expected to begin as early as Jan. … [Read more...] about Spring 2022 Classes to Begin Online with In-Person Classes Expected to Resume Jan. 13
PGM Special Edition: Everybody Has One
Table of Contents 4. Everybody Has One: Letter From the Editor 6-11. Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs 12. Elija Gatling Encourages Mindful Social Media Use 13. Chloe McLeod Champions Collaboration Over Competition 14. Prof. Colin Enriquez Pushes for the Importance of Diverse Humanities 15. Prof. Tomas … [Read more...] about PGM Special Edition: Everybody Has One
Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs
Photos by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Controversial posts and shouting matches at the Freedom Wall. A bitter tweet about Pepperdine’s dining options. A conversation about abortion in a first-year dorm. Discussions in an ethics class. A humorous take on Yik Yak. These are all ways in which opinions are expressed in Pepperdine’s community on a campus that … [Read more...] about Are All Opinions Equal? Students, Faculty Weigh the Costs of Sharing Their Beliefs
The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks
Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Family. Christian university. Social media. These are all elements that contribute to Pepperdine students' ability to structure their opinions and stand up for them — questioning both good and bad. The more confident and articulate people feel about their perspectives, the more they will continue to express themselves, … [Read more...] about The Psychology and Relevance of Opinion: Pepp Community Speaks