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Caruso School of Law
Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19
Dean of the Caruso School of Law Paul Caron leads the fall 2019 semester's first Bible study with the law school's Christian Legal Society at his home. Caron continued hosting this Bible study virtually this semester to help maintain and build community among students. Photo courtesy of Paul Caron The pandemic and social distancing precautions bleed into all aspects of life … [Read more...] about Faculty and Staff Find Silver Linings Amid Loss and Isolation During COVID-19
Fresh Faces: First Year Continues the Pepperdine Family Legacy
Suit-wearing first-year Jake Browne takes a seat on a bench for his high school senior portraits. After he was rejected from larger schools, Browne said God led him to Pepperdine for its faith and rigorous classes.Photos courtesy of Jake Browne When first applying to universities as a high school senior, first-year Jake Browne said Pepperdine was not his first choice, as he … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First Year Continues the Pepperdine Family Legacy
Pepperdine Honors Law Professor James M. McGoldrick
Law Professor James McGoldrick. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Pepperdine mourns James “Jim” M. McGoldrick, a Caruso School of Law professor who died May 16 due to COVID-19 related complications. “The loss of Professor McGoldrick cannot be overstated — it’s devastating to our community,” said President Jim Gash. McGoldrick was a Seaver alumnus, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Honors Law Professor James M. McGoldrick
Unfinished Business: Lahey Plans to Return
Pepperdine senior Ashley Lahey, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's top-ranked player for most of 2019–2020, announced this week that she will return for a fifth year with the Waves. Graphic by Ali Levens The nation's best women's tennis player is coming back for more. After an NCAA singles quarterfinal appearance as a freshmen, runner-up finish as a sophomore and … [Read more...] about Unfinished Business: Lahey Plans to Return