A collage of Graphic reporting regarding disability set against a photo of the Malibu campus under construction in the 1970s. Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Norvel Young and William Banowsky first beheld the land that would be Pepperdine's Malibu Campus on Sept. 19, 1967. 'It was beautiful, indeed, but very rugged," Banowsky wrote in his memoir, the Malibu Miracle. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘Physically Impossible to Be in a Wheelchair’ — Community Members with Disabilities Face Obstacles to Success at Pepperdine
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Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Members of the Catholic Student Association participate in mass at Our Lady of Malibu in 2017. CSA has existed since the mid-90s and the group continues to attend Our Lady of Malibu frequently. Photo courtesy of Thomas Vandergon Clarification: The article has been updated to clarify policy surrounding campus visitors and how that relates to clergy. The creation of the … [Read more...] about Student-led Ministries Readjust Under Hub Policy Changes
Student Affairs Plans to Expand Wellness Resources, Add Flat Fee
Student Affairs will expand its wellness resources for students across the five schools and campus locations and remove charges for certain resources. The need for changes was a direct result of student mental and physical health needs, said Connie Horton, vice president for Student Affairs. A September 2021 article from Mayo Clinic found around 44% of college students … [Read more...] about Student Affairs Plans to Expand Wellness Resources, Add Flat Fee
In Her Parents’ Eyes: Remembering Autumn Tennison
Ellen Tennison speaks at Autumn Tennison's vigil Wednesday, March 9, with husband Gary and Autumn's dog Finley behind her. The Tennison's said their daughter was kind, gentle and loved life. Photo courtesy of Jacob Erbes It was sunny and hot at Drescher Campus. The sky was blue, cloudless and the wind whipped through Hero's Garden, ropes beating loudly against the metal of … [Read more...] about In Her Parents’ Eyes: Remembering Autumn Tennison
Pepperdine to Launch Center for Faith and the Common Good on April 1
Byron Johnson, a Baylor professor of Social Sciences, sits in his office. Johnson will help lead Pepperdine's new Center for Faith and the Common Good starting spring 2022. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University. The March 10 edition of the President's Speaker Series ended with a surprise announcement — the University will partner with Baylor professor Byron Johnson to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine to Launch Center for Faith and the Common Good on April 1