Students taking part in the Milan Program stand outside the venue for the Opening Ceremony at the Milan Winter Olympics on Feb. 6. The group went just two days after they landed in Italy. Photo courtesy of Hanna SusakThis semester, 18 students from Pepperdine’s Communication Division traveled to Milan, Italy, where they are watching the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and … [Read more...] about Abroad in Milan: Students Share Perspectives on Pepperdine’s Milan Winter Olympics Program
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Opinion: Show Appreciation for Minority Professors in Diversity Courses
Art by Vivian HsiaTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Ethnic minority professors teaching diverse classes often participate in more services due to their identity. Official acknowledgment of the extra work done by those faculty members should be emphasized … [Read more...] about Opinion: Show Appreciation for Minority Professors in Diversity Courses
New Tenure-Track Stars: Screen Arts Professor Emboldens Students through Film
Screen Arts Professor Paul Kim smiles for a photo on the Malibu campus. Kim, a new tenure-track professor, said he has been teaching for 13 years. Photo courtesy of Paul KimScreen Arts professor Paul Kim said he hopes to support students throughout their journey as an artist and take away some of the seriousness around career planning.Kim, a new tenure-track professor said he … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Screen Arts Professor Emboldens Students through Film
Pepp Prof Profile: Communication Professor Diana Martínez Says Teaching at Pepperdine Is Her ‘Dream Job’
Assistant Professor of Communication Diana Martínez smiles for a faculty headshot for her previous position at the University of Houston in 2017. Martínez said she immediately felt welcomed by the Pepperdine community when she was hired in fall 2018 and loves her job. Photos courtesy of Diana Martínez Diana Martínez is an assistant professor of communication at … [Read more...] about Pepp Prof Profile: Communication Professor Diana Martínez Says Teaching at Pepperdine Is Her ‘Dream Job’
Seaver College Mourns Communication Professor Milton Shatzer
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University The Pepperdine University community mourns the death of Professor Emeritus of Communication and former Communication Division Chair Milton J. Shatzer, who passed away Sunday morning. Shatzer, who served as a church elder at the University Church of Christ until 2011, passed away in his sleep, according to an email announcement from … [Read more...] about Seaver College Mourns Communication Professor Milton Shatzer