Christopher Benton pleaded no contest on Sept. 7 to making threats against his father, Andrew K. Benton, and possessing a firearm by a narcotic addict and could face two years in prison when he returns to court on Sept. 21, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. He will be sentenced at the end of the month and it is anticipated that he will face two … [Read more...] about Christopher Benton admits threatening father, pleads no contest
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President Benton assures faculty of economic security
Last week, President Andrew K. Benton sent out a memo to faculty outlining Pepperdine’s current economic situation. This memo, according to Benton, was not a warning of impending cuts; its only purpose was to inform. “I thought the memo was probably a precursor to something, I’m not sure exactly what. My fear is that it would lead to a reallocation like one we went through … [Read more...] about President Benton assures faculty of economic security
Benton briefs University community on budget at town hall meeting
President Andrew K. Benton fielded questions about Pepperdine's budget situation and its effects on the university at a series of town hall meetings Thursday Jan. 22.At the first question-and-answer session which nearly filled Smothers Theater with faculty staff and other members of the Pepperdine community Benton began with a 20-minute overview of the financial problems facing … [Read more...] about Benton briefs University community on budget at town hall meeting
Benton discusses effects of administration changes
NICOLE ALBERTSONNews Assistant For the past year, the Senior Administration has undergone a transformation after President Andrew K. Benton renamed three top administrators to new positions. Those administrators are Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Hansen, Vice President of Advancement and Public Affairs Keith Hinkle and Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Benton discusses effects of administration changes
Benton reviews file, officially dismisses Fagan
CRYSTAL LUONGEditor in Chief Following yet another administrative reversal after a yearlong disciplinary process, the university has officially dismissed Dr. Ronald Fagan, professor of sociology. In accordance with tenure policy, University President Andrew K. Benton made the final decision to terminate Fagan’s employment with Pepperdine. “I read the recommendations of the … [Read more...] about Benton reviews file, officially dismisses Fagan