The Pepperdine community came together to celebrate the lives of Deslyn Williams, Asha Weir, Peyton Stewart and Niamh Rolston during the Deslyn's 5K event. Throughout the morning, upbeat music played as runners and walkers exercised together, participating in one of Deslyn’s greatest passions.The Iota Alpha chapter of the Alpha Phi Sorority put on Deslyn’s 5K event … [Read more...] about Deslyn’s 5K Honors ‘Our Girls’
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Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
Since its establishment in 1976 under the presidency of Gerald Ford, Black History Month — commonly referred to as BHM — has been a principal celebration of the Black American identity. For decades following, Black communities around the nation have celebrated the annual observance of Black culture and history, according to NPR.Each year, a special theme is chosen … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
‘A Person to Walk With’: Remembering Niamh Rolston
Senior Niamh Rolston was the most “lighthearted and carefree” person Meelah Harkness — Niamh’s childhood friend — said she had ever met. Niamh was a member of Alpha Phi and studied Business at Pepperdine. She grew up in L.A., and attended Oaks Christian High School, according to Pepperdine. “I strive to be as optimistic and overjoyed and adventurous as she was,” Harkness … [Read more...] about ‘A Person to Walk With’: Remembering Niamh Rolston
Pepperdine Honors Black History Month
Portraits from the Kinsey Collection hang in the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. The Kinsey Collection is displayed throughout the month of February to honor Black History Month. Photo by Audrey Hartono Throughout the month of February, Pepperdine will partner with several organizations to honor Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors Black History Month