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Fresh Faces: Pianist Dreams of Inspiring Appreciation for Classical Music

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First-year Makayla Harris performs for the Chloe Ross ceremony in Raitt Recital Hall at Pepperdine University in November. Harris said she was one of the two students selected from the Pepperdine music department to perform. Photos courtesy of Makayla Harris First-year Makayla Harris said her dreams came true when she received the Chloe Ross Scholarship and enrolled in … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Pianist Dreams of Inspiring Appreciation for Classical Music

Fresh Faces: STEM Student Aims to be a Leader in Society

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First-year Devin Cooke holds his Pepperdine sweatshirt at the Posse Induction Ceremony in January 2020. Cooke said he is grateful for the support and community he finds among his fellow Posse Scholars at Pepperdine. Photos courtesy of Devin Cooke First-year Devin Cooke said he has big goals for his future, like pursuing a career in STEM and becoming the mayor of his … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: STEM Student Aims to be a Leader in Society

Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community

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First-year Timothy Jackson smiles for his volleyball photo in August 2019 at Eagle Rock Jr./Sr. High School in Eagle Rock, CA. Jackson said he was the varsity volleyball team captain during his senior year. Photos courtesy of Timothy JacksonFirst-year Timothy Jackson was 5-foot-3 when he began high school. He played volleyball, but he said his teammates and coaches doubted his … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Athlete Shares His Confidence With the Pepperdine Community

First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester

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Infographics by Jaylene Ramli First-year students are over halfway through navigating the first semester of Pepperdine remotely, and some are still struggling to connect with their class. Pepperdine's enrollment rate dropped 3.5% in fall 2020 even though the University increased its admissions by 971 students. The biggest hurdle first-year students face this fall is … [Read more...] about First-Year Students Seek Community and Campus Involvement While Navigating Online Semester

Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others

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First-year Melanie Tadros snorkels in the Red Sea in June 2019. Tadros also swam in the Mediterranean Ocean during her stay in Egypt.Photos courtesy of Melanie TadrosFirst-year Melanie Tadros, from Northridge, CA, is an avid singer and a "Grey's Anatomy" fan who dreams of becoming a doctor. Tadros said her high school chemistry class combined with the American medical drama … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others