Graphic: Tell us about your life together with President Benton pre-Pepperdine. Debby Benton: At Oklahoma Christian, Andy was hired right away to work as an assistant to the President, so he deferred law school for a year and then ended up going to Oklahoma City University because it offered night classes and was something that we could afford. Then, after law school, he … [Read more...] about Q&A with Debby Benton
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The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
Photos courtesy of University Archives When President Andrew K. Benton first stepped onto the Malibu Campus in 1984, the future of the university hung in the balance, but not in the way one might think. "We didn't have enough wastewater treatment for the future of the university," Benton said. Benton began at Pepperdine working on university regulatory matters, … [Read more...] about The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
Christopher Benton pleads not guilty
Online Update: KTLA reports that Christopher Benton pleaded not guilty Monday to making criminal threats and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Benton's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 7, and he remains in jail on $195,000 bail. Through the Public Relations Office, President Andrew K. Benton released a statement to the Pepperdine community on August 28: "To … [Read more...] about Christopher Benton pleads not guilty
Pepperdine’s Other Half
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine University Sitting with Debby Benton on a sunny Thursday afternoon on main campus, the first question of the interview wasn’t mine. “Birthday cake or chocolate?” Debby asked, revealing two small brown bags. “Chocolate,” I said and she smiled and handed me a bag containing a Starbucks chocolate cake pop. The interview was off to a great … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Other Half
Pepperdine Legacy Partners Host Annual Fall Festival
Photos by Alexx CausleyThe Pepperdine Legacy Partner's annual Fall Festival on Nov. 2 was their first fundraiser since their recent name change from the Associated Women of Pepperdine. They raised just over $3,000, according to Pepperdine Legacy Partners Executive Coordinator Tami Williamson. The festival featured goods from Noonday Collection, jewelry and clothing from The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Legacy Partners Host Annual Fall Festival
