Incoming first-year Michael Sugimoto poses with his #PepperdineBound sign after committing to Pepperdine. He was unable to take the SAT or ACT but was still able to apply to Pepperdine. Photo Courtesy of Michael SugimotoHigh school students spend months studying, preparing and practicing for the SAT and ACT standardized tests, sometimes several times. This year, their hard work … [Read more...] about Seaver Admissions Goes Test-Optional Through 2023
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Give2Pepp Restrategizes for 2021, Finds New Avenues for Student Giving
Art by Ally ArmstrongPepperdine continues its tradition of Give2Pepp, a university-wide giving event that lasts 37 hours March 9 and 10. This year, however, Pepperdine Fund and Student Philanthropy Council pursue a different direction due to challenges students faced during COVID-19 Traditionally during Give2Pepp, Pepperdine encourages students and alumni to give back to … [Read more...] about Give2Pepp Restrategizes for 2021, Finds New Avenues for Student Giving
Sodexo to Remain Food Provider Through 2021-22 School Year
A student patiently waits for her plate at Waves Cafe during the 2016-2017 school year. The University was in the process of choosing a food provider for 2020-21 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so the postponed selection led Pepperdine to extend its contract with Sodexo through July 2022.Pepperdine was in the midst of selecting a food provider for 2020-21 when COVID-19 hit, … [Read more...] about Sodexo to Remain Food Provider Through 2021-22 School Year
Shanghai International Program Closes Permanently
The city lights of Shanghai gleam in the water. Pepperdine decided to close it's Shanghai study abroad program March 2021 due to operational difficulties and decreased program enrollment. Graphic file photo. The Shanghai program was Pepperdine's first International Programs location to be suspended due to COVID-19 in January 2020. Now, it's the first of the IP campuses to … [Read more...] about Shanghai International Program Closes Permanently
Good News: Rain, Rain, Come and Stay
It rained today. I know rain is not something usually associated with happiness, but, personally, I have always loved the rain. There is something relaxing about listening to rainfall outside your house when you watch a comforting movie, read a good book or write a story for the newspaper. I used to run track in high school, and while I was pretty average, I always had my best … [Read more...] about Good News: Rain, Rain, Come and Stay
