Photo by Omar MurphyPepperdine President Andrew K. Benton and American Council on Education Senior Vice President Terry Hartle discussed hot-button issues and student civic engagement at the first of Pepperdine Graphic Media's three-part Town Hall series Thursday, Jan. 25.Benton and Hartle took part in a Q&A to discuss Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Net … [Read more...] about PGM Town Hall Discusses How Politics Impact Higher Education
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Pepperdine’s Third First Lady and Founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine Helen M. Young Dies at 99
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Founder and first president of the Associated Women for Pepperdine (AWP) and former first lady of Pepperdine University Helen M. Young passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, at 99 years old. Young was born Helen Elizabeth Mattox on Aug. 31, 1918 and grew up in Oklahoma City before traveling to the west coast to attend George Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Third First Lady and Founder of the Associated Women for Pepperdine Helen M. Young Dies at 99
Las Vegas Shooting Affects Pepperdine Community
Photos by Hansol Hwang and Ashley Allen Pepperdine faculty, staff and students gathered Monday evening to uplift those in need of healing in light of recent events, including the Las Vegas tragedy and ongoing natural disaster recovery efforts. Pepperdine President Andrew K. Benton said a prayer at the gathering for everyone who has been affected by the mass shooting in … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Shooting Affects Pepperdine Community
Founder’s Day Celebration Pays Tribute to George Pepperdine’s Vision
Photos by Brandon GrinovichPepperdine’s 80th annual Founder’s Day celebration called on students, past and present, to remember the foundation on which our university is built. “Age 80 is surely a good time for reflection,” President Andrew K. Benton said in his address. “In their lives of goodness, rightness and even oughtness our students touch … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day Celebration Pays Tribute to George Pepperdine’s Vision
Pepp Remembers 9/11 With Ceremony and Flag Installation
Photos by Arthur Puu The Pepperdine community gathered together at Heroes Garden on Monday to commemorate the 2,977 lives lost on Sept. 11, 16 years ago. The remembrance ceremony opened and closed with prayers by members of the Pepperdine community. President Andrew K. Benton opened the event by leading the attendees in prayer. He gave a speech on the unity of this nation … [Read more...] about Pepp Remembers 9/11 With Ceremony and Flag Installation