Infographics by Melissa Locke Photos by Jaylene Ramli Strictly by the numbers, scholarships are an essential part of higher education. With Pepperdine student scholarships and grants totaling approximately $82,811,323 for the 2019–2020 academic year, financial aid has the power to pave the way to Malibu. The various scholarships at Pepperdine offer monetary benefits … [Read more...] about Financial Aid Opens Doors for Students
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Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni Pepperdine, since its founding in 1937, has remained rooted in its Christian mission to hold students to high academic excellence and Christian values. Over the years, Pepperdine students and faculty have diversified in spiritual beliefs, creating more inclusive spaces for interfaith conversations. In Pepperdine’s At A Glance admission statistics, … [Read more...] about Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Hugues As a high school student, Juan Carlos Hugues was at war with his identities. Hugues now proudly identifies as gay, Latinx and Christian, specifically Church of Christ. Hugues, a senior psychology and religion major, served as president during the 2019-2020 academic year for Crossroads — now called Crossroads Gender and Sexuality … [Read more...] about Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Editor's Note: In referencing the sources' races, Roshawnda Derrick prefers to be referred to as Black. David Holmes did not respond for comment but referred to himself as African American during the interview. This year, Pepperdine University announced its recommitment to racial equality and increased diversity on campus, including the goal … [Read more...] about The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment
Photos courtesy of Amani PearsonFirst-year Amani Pearson beams atop a range of trees on a hike in Golden, Colorado, last year with her friends.First-year Amani Pearson said she was drawn to the loving Christian atmosphere at Pepperdine. She discussed how her affiliation with the Churches of Christ impacted her decision to attend the University this fall.Pearson said Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Promote a Loving Christian Environment