Art by Ally Armstrong Students, athletes and faculty members voiced their opinions about the partial reopening of Pepperdine's campus, but what about parents? Parents come from a unique perspective on remote instruction during the pandemic. They said they want their students to stay safe but also want them to learn in the most effective way possible. “I think it’s time … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Parents Express Opinions on the Partial Reopening
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Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
Art by Ally ArmstrongHold on to your graduation caps for now — commencement is still up on the air. Pepperdine won’t make final decisions on whether the scheduled class of 2020 and 2021 graduation ceremonies will occur in May until April 12, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in a March 26 email.The University hopes LA County regulations will decrease as COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Commencement Plans Remain Uncertain
LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, April 7 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. See live updates below. 9:52: Gash closed the briefing. The next President's Briefing will take place June 2 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. 9:51: Gash introduces April Harris Akinloye, the new assistant vice president for community belonging, who closed the Briefing in prayer. 9:49: Question and answer … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine hosts April President’s Briefing
Pepperdine Hunts for a New Provost
Graphic By Ashley MowreaderSept. 1, Pepperdine announced Provost Rick Marrs would step down from his position July 31, 2021. After completing internal and external searches for Marrs' successor, the University hosted six town halls for faculty to meet and interview the final candidates.Three candidates are internal, having served at Pepperdine for years, and the other three … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hunts for a New Provost
Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach
Former Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda traverses the field at the UCSB Gaucho Roundup on Feb. 22, 2020 at UC Santa Barbara. Pepperdine Athletics terminated Mosqueda's contract March 16 during her second year as head coach. Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine terminated the contract of former Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda on March 16, after a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach