The tragedy of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College and the narrowly avoided one at Summerville High School in Tuolumne have me thinking about the ongoing issue of gun violence in this country. My views may not be shared by most people, but they are shared. People are the problem and the solution. The first event, at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon … [Read more...] about Fix us First
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Success Suits Pepperdine Alumni
A Pepperdine alumnus is making huge waves in the tuxedo and suit rental industry, all because of a few bad wedding photos. Andrew Blackmon, a 2007 Seaver graduate, and co-founder Patrick Coyne, got the idea to start The Black Tux after a negative experience Blackmon had while renting suits for his own wedding. Knowing what the suit rental options were, he and his … [Read more...] about Success Suits Pepperdine Alumni
Pepp Hires New Dean of Enrollment Management
Photo courtesy of Kristy Paredes CollinsAlong with the incoming freshman class and transfer students this semester, Pepperdine welcomed back alumna and former employee Kristy Paredes Collins as Seaver’s new dean of Enrollment Management. As dean of Enrollment Management, she will have “the privilege of leading the Offices of Financial Assistance, International … [Read more...] about Pepp Hires New Dean of Enrollment Management
Words of Worth, Words of Wisdom
Not everyone had the chance to hear Marcus Luttrell speak at Elkins last week, which is unfortunate. His message of perseverance, humility and integrity was simple yet powerful. And those who attended gained a little perspective on what it means to endure and overcome. For those who don’t know, Luttrell is a former Navy SEAL who transitioned into motivational speaking … [Read more...] about Words of Worth, Words of Wisdom
Pepp Alumna Grabs Spot on LA Mag’s List of Most Inspirational Women of 2015
Photo courtesy of Edina LekovicIn the September issue of Los Angeles Magazine, Pepperdine alumna Edina Lekovic was named one of LA’s 10 most inspirational women of 2015. The list also included actresses Mindy Kaling and Diane Guerrero, alongside with Sergeant Emada Tingirides of the LAPD. According to the article by Shayna Rose Arnold, the 10 women listed, who ranged in … [Read more...] about Pepp Alumna Grabs Spot on LA Mag’s List of Most Inspirational Women of 2015
