Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine University Sitting with Debby Benton on a sunny Thursday afternoon on main campus, the first question of the interview wasn’t mine. “Birthday cake or chocolate?” Debby asked, revealing two small brown bags. “Chocolate,” I said and she smiled and handed me a bag containing a Starbucks chocolate cake pop. The interview was off to a great … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Other Half
Debby Benton
Pepperdine Legacy Partners Host Annual Fall Festival
Photos by Alexx CausleyThe Pepperdine Legacy Partner's annual Fall Festival on Nov. 2 was their first fundraiser since their recent name change from the Associated Women of Pepperdine. They raised just over $3,000, according to Pepperdine Legacy Partners Executive Coordinator Tami Williamson. The festival featured goods from Noonday Collection, jewelry and clothing from The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Legacy Partners Host Annual Fall Festival
The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
Photos courtesy of University Archives When President Andrew K. Benton first stepped onto the Malibu Campus in 1984, the future of the university hung in the balance, but not in the way one might think. "We didn't have enough wastewater treatment for the future of the university," Benton said. Benton began at Pepperdine working on university regulatory matters, … [Read more...] about The Man of Few Words and Many Responsibilities: Andrew K. Benton
Six Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Event
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The Pepperdine Athletics Board and the Hall of Fame committee recognized four accomplished athletes and two new recipients of the Distinguished Service Award during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 14. All current Waves athletes were invited to the reception and dinner event, which included opening … [Read more...] about Six Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Event