Pepperdine hosted the 43rd annual Associate Dinner on May 11th 2019 at LA Live in Downtown Los Angelos. Photos by Kaelin Mendez The President of Pepperdine Andrew K. Benton was the keynote speaker of the event. He reflected on his almost 19 years of serving as the President. Other members of the Pepperdine community were in attendance including the Chancellor of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine hosts President Benton’s last Associate Dinner
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Pepp Looks to the Future of Diversity under the Gash Presidency
Photo by Madison Nichols A horde of students gather around a bulletin board, muttering among themselves and snapping photos on their smartphones. The bulletin board in question is Pepperdine University’s infamous “Freedom Wall,” a forum where students are encouraged to air their opinions and typically a safe source to rely on if you’re sniffing out the current campus … [Read more...] about Pepp Looks to the Future of Diversity under the Gash Presidency
Sara Young Jackson Announced as Chancellor
Image Courtesy of Pepperdine University Sara Young Jackson, senior vice chancellor of Seaver Board of Visitors, will become Pepperdine's chancellor starting on August 1, according to an Wednesday morning email from President-elect Jim Gash.Jackson has previously worked as director of student affairs, founding director of Pepperdine's Volunteer Center, founding director of the … [Read more...] about Sara Young Jackson Announced as Chancellor
Crossroads and “State of Grace” Spark Conversation about LGBTQ+ and Christianity
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine CrossroadsCrossroads and the Pepperdine community explored tough questions about the LGBTQ+ community and Christianity at Crossroads' first convo. Crossroads, Pepperdine's LGBTQ+ and allies club, hosted their first convocation event Tuesday, April 2, in hopes of starting a conversation on the "intersection of faith and sexual identity," according to … [Read more...] about Crossroads and “State of Grace” Spark Conversation about LGBTQ+ and Christianity
Masculinity In The Limelight: Pepperdine Men Answer What It Means To Be A Man
Photo by Kiley Distelrath Strong. Dominant. Buff. Protector. Emotionless. Never asking for directions. These are ideas some Pepperdine men said they felt characterize masculinity. In a world talking about toxic masculinity and throwing around male stereotypes, interviews with 12 Pepperdine men found more complex and sincere definitions of manhood. The men, which … [Read more...] about Masculinity In The Limelight: Pepperdine Men Answer What It Means To Be A Man
