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Behind the Scenes of Pepperdine’s Search for a Chief Diversity Officer

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Graphic by Ashley MowreaderOn June 8, President Jim Gash announced Pepperdine’s plans to hire a chief diversity officer to oversee diversity and inclusion at Pepperdine. Five months later, the search is underway with administration hoping to fill the position by spring 2021. But what is chief diversity officer, where are the search committees looking and what does this … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes of Pepperdine’s Search for a Chief Diversity Officer

PAC Builds a Bridge Between Students and Administration

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Graphic by Addison WhitenCreating a connection between Pepperdine students and administration, especially now as both groups are physically distanced from each other, is no easy task.The Pepperdine Ambassadors Council aims to do just that — and welcomes the challenge. PAC works to build a bridge not only between students and administration but also between the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about PAC Builds a Bridge Between Students and Administration

School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum

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Dean of the School of Public Policy Pete Peterson's Oct. 12 email aims to defund schools teaching The 1619 Project and other "anti-American" curriculum. The petition was addressed to President Donald Trump, and Pepperdine community members such as Seaver faculty found the petition confusing. Photos by Ashley Mowreader Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy … [Read more...] about School of Public Policy Dean Shares Petition Against ‘Far Left Indoctrinating’ Curriculum

The Realities of Sending 2,361 College Students Home

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Photo by Brianna Willis Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher When Pepperdine decided to send everyone home, students were met with uncertainty and logistical dilemmas. In Today’s Episode: Kayiu Wong reports on the scene of Pepperdine’s empty campus, and the stories of the on-campus … [Read more...] about The Realities of Sending 2,361 College Students Home