Senior Madison Johnson talks to the audience in Smothers Theatre at the 2026 Pepperdine Oncology Symposium on Feb. 25. Johnson said organizing the conference required significant time and effort but ultimately proved worthwhile. Photo courtesy of Madison Johnson When Madison Johnson arrived on campus as a first-year student, she said she already knew she wanted to study to … [Read more...] about The Student Behind the Symposium: Aspiring Oncologist Sparks Cancer Conference
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Seaver Faculty Association Sends Letter on Weisman Censorship to Administrators
Transparency Item: Elizabeth Smith, director of Pepperdine Graphic Media, currently serves as the vice president of the Seaver Faculty Association. The Seaver Faculty Association (SFA) — which represents all Seaver College faculty — approved a letter to administrators Nov. 14 that addresses Advancement's censorship and shuttering of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art's … [Read more...] about Seaver Faculty Association Sends Letter on Weisman Censorship to Administrators
Founder’s Day: Pepperdine Reflects on Its History
Pepperdine University celebrated the year of its founding by George Pepperdine on Sept. 18.Founder's Day is an annual celebration held to commemorate Pepperdine's founding. This year, students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 18 to mark the occasion. "I'm confident because the hand of God who has brought us this far will not abandon us," … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day: Pepperdine Reflects on Its History
Pepperdine Celebrates its Bright Light at Founder’s Day 2023
Members of the Pepperdine community, past and present, gathered Wednesday for Pepperdine’s annual Founder’s Day celebration in Firestone Fieldhouse. Founder’s Day paid homage to the university’s founder George Pepperdine and commemorated the beginning of Pepperdine’s 87th academic year. President Jim Gash spoke on the 2023-2024 academic year’s theme of “Light." … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates its Bright Light at Founder’s Day 2023
UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January
The December President’s Briefing took place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8:45 a.m.The briefing included remarks from President Jim Gash, a devotion, a faculty interview and new faculty introductions. The briefing also included updates on the new parking lot, upcoming events and the next President's Briefing. "This time of year is so exciting for our community as we celebrate … [Read more...] about UPDATE: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Dec. 7: Parking Structure projected to open at the end of January