Clockwise from top left: Savanna Yant, Bassam Dadabhoy, Fiona van Otterloo and Junxi Xu smile for the camera. They shared their feelings going into their college journeys. Photos courtesy of Savanna Yant, Bassam Dadabhoy, Fiona van Otterloo and Junxi XuThis year's incoming class of first-years consists of 1,192 students chosen out of a total number of 14,249 applications, … [Read more...] about Class of 2029 Eagerly Anticipates Their College Journey
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Seniors Come Together to Reminiscence and Enjoy Community at Senior Sunset
Pepperdine's Student Programming Board, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Wellness Advisory Board (SWAB) and the Student Alumni Organization (SAO) put together Senior Sunset to celebrate the Pepperdine seniors. The event was held on Alumni Park from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Seniors enjoyed Prince Street Pizza, Class of 2025 merch from SGA's vault, a chance to take photos … [Read more...] about Seniors Come Together to Reminiscence and Enjoy Community at Senior Sunset
Students and Faculty Enhance Spiritual Wellbeing Through Worship
For some, there are specific moments in worship that have transformative effects on their spiritual health.First-year Ella Schmidtlin, a nondenominational Christian who primarily attends the University Church of Christ (UCC) on campus, said the first time she worshiped God in a community at church camp was a moment that significantly impacted her spiritual health.“I … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty Enhance Spiritual Wellbeing Through Worship
The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
The President's Speaker Series invited Barbara Barrett to open the first event of the semester. The President's Speaker Series welcomes highly regarded scholars and leaders who represent various points of view to speak on important topics in today's world, according to Pepperdine University's website. Recent speakers have included Rick Caruso, Liz Truss and Palmer Luckey. … [Read more...] about The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
Pepperdine Veritas Club Hosts Forum: What are We Getting Wrong About Friendship?
Pepperdine's Veritas Club hosted a forum focused on friendship in Elkins Auditorium on Tuesday, March 18. The conversation centered around relationships and ways people can improve their friendships. April Marshall, Pepperdine professor of Hispanic Studies, and John Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author, led the forum."In a true friendship, you're bearing witness to each … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Veritas Club Hosts Forum: What are We Getting Wrong About Friendship?