Art by Autumn Hardwick First-year students put their game faces on with the Student Government Association Freshman Senate's Freshmen Olympics. The goal of the Freshmen Olympics is to use competitive activities to help first-years get to know their classmates. The Freshmen Olympics began April 11, and ended with a closing ceremony April 16.The Freshman Senate announced this … [Read more...] about The Freshman Senate Brings First-Years Together With the Freshmen Olympics
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Connie Horton Helps Students RISE Above Adversities
Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton speaks to students in January 2020 at an Unplugged Retreat about the spiritual grounding that creation, time and nature can bring. Horton said the most rewarding part of her job is working with students. Photo Courtesy of Connie HortonSixteen years ago, Connie Horton was helping her son look for colleges and a job listed on her … [Read more...] about Connie Horton Helps Students RISE Above Adversities
Good News: Healed by Moonlight
When the sun sinks behind the horizon and the moon is at just the perfect height in the night sky, the view from behind Stauffer Chapel on campus is breathtaking. There's something about the way the moon's silvery light refracts off the water matched with the lazy rotations of the Santa Monica Ferris wheel that always made me feel safe.The darkness after 10 p.m., has always … [Read more...] about Good News: Healed by Moonlight
Jay Brewster Announced As Next Pepperdine Provost
Photo courtesy Pepperdine UniversityPresident Jim Gash announced his selection for Pepperdine's next provost, Biology Professor Jay Brewster, in an April 19 email to the Pepperdine community.Brewster was Gash's selection after an internal and international search for the next provost, which began November 2020. Brewster stood out for his character and wisdom, Gash wrote."Jay … [Read more...] about Jay Brewster Announced As Next Pepperdine Provost
Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations
Sophomore Serah Hodson poses as she sets up a craft table for the small Bible study she leads on Sundays at the Veronica Springs Church in Santa Barbara, Calif., on March 21. Hodson said because of her church’s small size, the community has been able to gather outside for different events. Photo Courtesy of Serah Hodson Worship looks different today from February … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations
