On Monday, March 4, 2019, former Caruso associate dean Jim Gash stepped into a crowded Elkins Auditorium, a room full of expectancy and standards, and officially commenced his time as President. Gash is now wrapping up his fifth year as President of Pepperdine University. Throughout his tenure, he has faced the global pandemic, multiple wildfires, tragedy and … [Read more...] about Administrators, Faculty Reflect on Five Years of Gash Presidency
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Seaver Students Seek Straus Certificate
Pepperdine’s academic benchmark is furthered through the Straus Institute Dispute Resolution, which allows undergraduate students to take law courses to earn their Certificate in Conflict Management (CCM)."You can take the skills into all aspects of your daily life," senior Griffee Mapps said. "Whether your friends are having a disagreement or you're having a dispute with … [Read more...] about Seaver Students Seek Straus Certificate
Pepperdine Mock Trial Provides Community, Competition and Career Skills
Pepperdine Mock Trial members pose for a picture after a competition at UC Berkeley on Nov. 6. The team argued a case about a plane crash and who should be held liable, Sagona said. Photo courtesy of Katie Donovan Pepperdine Mock Trial allows students to get first-hand courtroom and legal experience while being part of a community, said Alexandra Sagona, Seaver College … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mock Trial Provides Community, Competition and Career Skills
School of Law Dinner Features Gov. Brown
Photos Courtesy of Ron Hall, Pepperdine University California Gov. Jerry Brown Jr. was the featured speaker at Pepperdine's annual School of Law Dinner on Friday, March 3. He spoke about the importance of education and the law. The annual dinner was held at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate the success of School of Law students and demonstrate the school’s progress and … [Read more...] about School of Law Dinner Features Gov. Brown