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Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady

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Photos courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityJoline Gash began her role as the first lady of Pepperdine in August and has since settled into a constant whirlwind of getting to know the community.She first came to Pepperdine as a junior transfer student and graduated from Seaver College as a Biology major in 1992. Since then, Joline cannot seem to stay away from Pepperdine.“The … [Read more...] about Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady

Pepperdine’s Other Half

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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

Helen Young Honored Through Scholarship Memorial

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine's former first lady and the founder and first president of the Associated Women for Pepperdine (AWP) Helen M. Young was honored through the Helen Young's Legacy Memorial scholarship fund. Loved ones and AWP board members gathered at the Young's family residence Wednesday to set up for an estate sale, which will benefit the … [Read more...] about Helen Young Honored Through Scholarship Memorial

Explore The History Of Pepperdine And Nancy Reagan

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Photos Courtesy of Ron HallFormer First Lady Nancy Davis Reagan, who died March 6 of congestive heart failure, supported Pepperdine University since its first days in Malibu.President Ronald Reagan spoke seven times in front of a Pepperdine audience, and Nancy Reagan attended many of the events with him. "She has been on our campus several times and encouraged Ronald Reagan to … [Read more...] about Explore The History Of Pepperdine And Nancy Reagan

Presidential fashion shapes history

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A presidential tradition began at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on Jan. 14. First lady Michelle Obama’s second inaugural gown is displayed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the “First Ladies” exhibition at the Smithsonian. Custom-made by the renowned designer Jason Wu, the ruby-red halter gown shimmered onto the stage as President Barack Obama … [Read more...] about Presidential fashion shapes history