Art by Samantha Miller There are currently 656 student COVID cases, with 389 of those being students who live on campus, as of Wednesday January 19, according to the COVID-19 University Updates webpage. With the amount of cases presented at such an early point in the semester, it begs the question, was the University prepared for such a large number this early? Students … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Communicate COVID-Positive Protocols
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International Programs Back in Full Swing for the Spring
-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORD-START- Sophomores Melanie Tadros and Elija Gatling smile at the top of La Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy on Jan. 10. Tadros said she spent her first weekend abroad exploring tourist sites in the city of Florence. Photo courtesy of Melanie Tadros -AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORD-END- Due to the Omicron surge, Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about International Programs Back in Full Swing for the Spring
Mixed Reviews: Pepperdine Resumes In-Person Learning
Students walk to class on the first day back to in-person learning. Classes started as planned Jan. 13 at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby WiltAfter three days of online learning, Seaver College resumed in-person classes. Classes started on ground Jan. 13, and students said they have mixed feelings about the return. Pepperdine reported 543 COVID-19 cases Jan. 12 within the community … [Read more...] about Mixed Reviews: Pepperdine Resumes In-Person Learning
Pepperdine Reinforces COVID Policies In Face of Omicron
Students and family members mingle on main campus Oct. 8 during Waves Weekend 2021. Pepperdine is reinforcing its COVID protocols before students and parents can return to campus for spring 2022. Photo by Ashley Mowreader The article has been updated to reflect the most recent LA County Department of Public Health guidance regarding face-coverings for institutions of higher … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Reinforces COVID Policies In Face of Omicron
Spring 2022 Classes to Begin Online with In-Person Classes Expected to Resume Jan. 13
A COVID-19 testing site sits on Pepperdine's campus during fall 2021 for students to receive a PCR test. All community members will need to test at one of these sites before they can return to in-person classes. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine will welcome students back to campus Jan. 10, to begin online instruction, with in-person classes expected to begin as early as Jan. … [Read more...] about Spring 2022 Classes to Begin Online with In-Person Classes Expected to Resume Jan. 13