Two weeks ago a slew of racist comments started appearing on Yik Yak, an anonymous, location-based online forum. The posts were shared on the SGA's Facebook page on Oct. 21 and knowledge of the comments quickly spread across campus. Reactions began to appear from the Student Government Association, Black Student Association and numerous students and faculty. Here is what the … [Read more...] about BSA, ICC and Administration React to Yik Yak
Andrew Benton
Waves Share Innovation
Pepperdine sets the example for innovation. Recently, President Andrew K. Benton’s brainchild, Waves of Innovation, was adapted into a detailed outline for other universities to follow, if interested in adopting a similar program. After working closely with Benton and Vice Provost of Research and Strategic Initiatives Lee Kats, the TIAA-CREF Institute released its report, … [Read more...] about Waves Share Innovation
Drought Exacerbates Wildfire Concerns
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine GraphicA brush fire was contained Sunday at 3000 Rambla Pacifico in Malibu, according to Inspector David Dantic of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Personnel were dispatched at 4:37 p.m. to reports of a brush fire and arrived on the scene at 4:42 p.m. The report noted the incident as a small fire going uphill. The fire was located on one acre of … [Read more...] about Drought Exacerbates Wildfire Concerns
Pepperdine Welcomes Back Adams as Chancellor
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University After 25 years, Michael F. Adams is returning to Pepperdine as the university’s new chancellor. He accepted current president Andrew K. Benton’s request to return, according to Adams. Adams said, using his prior experience, he hopes to help Pepperdine along its path to becoming a better Christian university. Adams has years of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Back Adams as Chancellor
New Interim Dean for School of Public Policy
Photo by Zach LeThe School Public Policy is starting off the school year with a new interim dean, Pete Peterson. Peterson serves as the executive director of the Davenport Institute here at Pepperdine and assumed the position after inaugural dean James R. Wilburn transitioned into a new role as dean emeritus. “I think the policy school is seen as a training ground for … [Read more...] about New Interim Dean for School of Public Policy