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Once a Wave, Always a Wave: The Journey Back Home

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Communication Professor Jennifer Phillips (top two photos) and Religion Professor Stanley Talbert (bottom two photos) during their time as students and now faculty members at Pepperdine. Photos by Betsy Burrow and courtesy of Jennifer Phillips and Stanley TalbertEvery Pepperdine faculty member has a unique story to tell. They each have their own journey of how they ended up … [Read more...] about Once a Wave, Always a Wave: The Journey Back Home

Pepperdine International Programs Prepares to Launch Inaugural Kyoto Academic Year Program

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From left to right: alumna Katelyn Hoidal ('25), senior Brantley Holladay, Eliot Cox ('25) alumnus and former Graphic Special Edition Editor, alumna Emma Lake ('25) and alumnus Brent Long ('25) smile on their way to Nara in May 2024. Nara was just one of the historical sites students visited during the Japan summer program. Photos courtesy of Brantley HolladayBeginning in fall … [Read more...] about Pepperdine International Programs Prepares to Launch Inaugural Kyoto Academic Year Program

Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel

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Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel

International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs

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Since eighth grade, junior Taylor Ritchey dreamed of attending Pepperdine. Now that she’s here after transferring from a community college in Levelland, Texas, she said she wants to soak in the entirety of what Pepperdine offers. However, Ritchey is finding that her study-abroad dreams may be difficult because of the amount of credits she already possesses. “Having as … [Read more...] about International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs

IP Dean Candidates Connect To Students Through Forums

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Students watch Thandi Dinani, associate dean and director of Global Education for Eckerd College's present on her journey working in study abroad, at the Jan. 11 forum in the Fireside Room. Dinani was one of the three final candidates for the dean of IP position. Photos by Lucian Himes From Jan. 11-13, Seaver College hosted three student forums in the Fireside Room for … [Read more...] about IP Dean Candidates Connect To Students Through Forums