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
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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
Constance Fulmer Honored Through Helen Young Memorial Scholarship Donations
Constance Fulmer joined Pepperdine faculty in 1990 and served as an English professor, divisional dean of the Humanities and Teacher Education Division and as associate dean of Seaver College. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine Legacy Partners (PLP) is collecting gifts in memory of Constance Marie Fulmer as donations to the Helen Young Memorial Scholarship, … [Read more...] about Constance Fulmer Honored Through Helen Young Memorial Scholarship Donations
77th Annual Bibles Lectures Canceled
Worship leaders lead the audience in song May 4, 2019, the final night of Harbor. This year's Bible lectures have been canceled.Photo courtesy of Harbor.As the local, state and national community continues to respond to COVID-19 developments, Pepperdine has decided to cancel the annual Bible Lectures to prevent potential infections.The annual lecture series, also known as … [Read more...] about 77th Annual Bibles Lectures Canceled