Alumna Hailey Ponchione ('25) browses the Pepperdine Counseling Center website April 21. Some students said they find the Counseling Center’s service offerings to be inaccessible to students on campus. Photo by Amanda MonahanMarch 13, 2020: the date the world shut down, classes went online and social interactions became sparse.Just over five years after the global … [Read more...] about As Mental Health Issues Linger Post-COVID, Universities Look to Digital Solutions
Connie Horton
How Students Turn Bad Days Around
For Olivia Bates, senior year has presented a plethora of hardship and change.On one particularly bad day, Bates turned down a job offer for an executive development program at Macy's in Washington, D.C., because she believed she had a different vision and vocational calling in her life. But letting the opportunity go was challenging, as it left her post-grad future … [Read more...] about How Students Turn Bad Days Around
The Beauty and Danger of Being a Student in Malibu
The natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains surrounds students as they walk around campus.The Pacific Coast Highway, which has caused the Pepperdine community tremendous grief, and the burn scar of the Franklin Fire surrounds students as they walk around campus.This beautiful and dangerous location has been the source of fear for students recently, … [Read more...] about The Beauty and Danger of Being a Student in Malibu
Students, Faculty Navigate Housing Losses
For junior Vivian Vallely, Jan. 7 was supposed to be a fun day at Disneyland with her teammates. Vallely and her roommate returned to Pepperdine early from winter break to practice with the Women’s Swim & Dive team. Instead, Vallely and her roommate would become part of the 45 confirmed Pepperdine students who lost their homes as a result of last week’s fires, … [Read more...] about Students, Faculty Navigate Housing Losses
President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire
President Jim Gash hosted a President’s Briefing Jan. 13 regarding the Palisades Fire. In which, he said gas has been restored to campus and he expects to resume in-person classes Jan. 21. Gash said Pepperdine decided to resume in-person classes Jan. 21 because of the value of an in-person education and students being together amid tragedy. Despite this, Gash said he and … [Read more...] about President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire
