Bert Ballard, a former Pepperdine communication professor and owner of Elite Dog Training, poses with Binh An, his Bernadoodle service dog.Ballard said there is a social barrier for owners of service animals as a result of because of being unable to leave for extended periods of time. Photo courtesy of Dog Training Elite For senior Isabella Figueres, cuddling with her dog … [Read more...] about Emotional Support Animals Flourish on Pepperdine Campus
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The Malibu Campus Turns 50
This is the view from Heroes Garden in August 2021. The Malibu campus has been the home of Pepperdine for 50 years. Photo by Anezka Liskova Pepperdine University is celebrating 50 years of operation on the Malibu campus this year. George Pepperdine founded the university in South Los Angeles" in 1937, before it expanded to Malibu in 1972. The move to Malibu has only expanded … [Read more...] about The Malibu Campus Turns 50
Good News: Time Will Tell
I did not expect this, but my sophomore year at Pepperdine feels different than my first year. I went to the same school for 12 years before I went to Pepperdine. I was comfortable at my old school because I knew every student and teacher. I knew the campus and where every class was, and I knew how to get around my home city — Prague. My first semester at Pepperdine wasn't the … [Read more...] about Good News: Time Will Tell
Opinion: DPS, Let Pepp Students Ride
Pepperdine University, otherwise called Stepperdine, is known for its incredible-looking campus and even more incredible amount of sharp pathways. Students expect a workout on a daily basis when they are simply walking to classes, and sometimes they are late.To become more timely and less tired, students should be able and encouraged to use electronic or wheeled transportation … [Read more...] about Opinion: DPS, Let Pepp Students Ride
The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)
Pepperdine is one of the most beautiful college campuses in America, located in gorgeous Malibu, home to some of the best surfing spots in the country. Many students come to Pepperdine to experience living in a small, safe, star-studded community that offers proximity to both stunning beaches and Los Angeles.We are in an amazing place, and living in Malibu has enumerable … [Read more...] about The Fine Print: Malibu Is Not Perfect (But It’s Pretty Close!)