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
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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
Former CEO and Trump Appointee Joins School of Public Policy
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLawyer and former CEO Andrew Puzder will serve as a speaker and mentor for the School of Public Policy’s students under the Senior Fellow program.Senior fellows serve renewable two-year terms and are responsible for speaking, mentoring and occasionally teaching at the School of Public Policy. Puzder headed CKE Restaurants, parent … [Read more...] about Former CEO and Trump Appointee Joins School of Public Policy