January is one of my favorite times of the year. It is not common to hear someone say they love the month of January — it is usually cold and follows right after one of the happiest times of the year — Christmas. But because of this, I have made it a goal of mine to become a person who loves the concept of the "new year." The idea of a new year is so refreshing. I … [Read more...] about Good News: New Year, New Beginnings
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New Tenure-Track Stars: Computer Science Prof. Looks to the Future of AI
Graphic by Ali Levens. Photo courtesy of Fabien Scalzo Computer Science Professor Fabian Scalzo is expanding the role of AI and data science on campus. Fabian Scalzo is a new tenure-track faculty member at Pepperdine this fall. He is an associate professor of Computer Science at Seaver College and director of the Artificial Intelligence in Imaging and Neuroscience Lab at … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Computer Science Prof. Looks to the Future of AI
International Programs Back in Full Swing for the Spring
-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORD-START- Sophomores Melanie Tadros and Elija Gatling smile at the top of La Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy on Jan. 10. Tadros said she spent her first weekend abroad exploring tourist sites in the city of Florence. Photo courtesy of Melanie Tadros -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORD-END- Due to the Omicron surge, Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about International Programs Back in Full Swing for the Spring
Mixed Reviews: Pepperdine Resumes In-Person Learning
Students walk to class on the first day back to in-person learning. Classes started as planned Jan. 13 at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby WiltAfter three days of online learning, Seaver College resumed in-person classes. Classes started on ground Jan. 13, and students said they have mixed feelings about the return. Pepperdine reported 543 COVID-19 cases Jan. 12 within the community … [Read more...] about Mixed Reviews: Pepperdine Resumes In-Person Learning
Pepperdine Kicks off Spring 2022 with New Student Orientation
Students check in for Spring NSO on Jan. 6. Spring NSO welcomed around 100 new students to campus a week before the start of the semester. Photo by Lucian HimesPepperdine welcomed a few students back early this year — the new transfer students and the Class of 2025 students who were admitted for the spring semester. Spring New Student Orientation began Jan.6-9 with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Kicks off Spring 2022 with New Student Orientation