From Pepperdine Alumnus (2010) Pierce Brown's Iron Gold pen emerged three New York Times Bestselling Novels known as The Red Rising Trilogy. His third novel, “Morning Star” had the “prime” spot as NY Times No. 1 bestseller. “Being a bestseller is amazing because it means I get to share a little part of madness, my little world of madness with other people. Or at least … [Read more...] about Alumnus Pierce Brown Writes Bestseller
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Success Is A Laughing Matter
Photos by Zach LeMost people probably assumed that Pepperdine alumnus Jeff Loveness ('10) would become "the cool high school history teacher that breaks through to the kids." That was his plan, anyway. However, his love for comedy and writing led him down a different path. Having graduated fewer than seven years ago, his achievements already include writing for The Onion, … [Read more...] about Success Is A Laughing Matter
Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity
Photo courtesy of Elam Mangum The prestigious Leadership Fellow role was not something Elam Mangum, a 2015 graduate, applied for, but for which she was chosen. President Andrew K. Benton and his office staff are taking an opportunity to invest in her, which she said is a great opportunity for her and is why she said she feels so honored. According to President Benton, … [Read more...] about Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity
Pepp Alumnus Snags Oscar Nomination
Photos by Carissa MosleyPepperdine alumnus Taylor Johns has been nominated for an Oscar for his documentary “Last Days in Vietnam,” which is to be shown at the Reelstories Film Festival on Jan. 30. Johns graduated from Pepperdine in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Digital Media Production. “Taylor was one of … [Read more...] about Pepp Alumnus Snags Oscar Nomination
Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics At the crossroads of life, unsure of what the future holds? Go climb a mountain; that's what Pepperdine alumnus Greg Vernovage did. The 1995 graduate is one of a small circle of people to have reached the highest point on Earth – Mount Everest. And that isn't the only title that Vernovage can lay claim to. He was also part of the 1992 … [Read more...] about Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild