Pepperdine is exploring the possibility of creating a school of health sciences, Provost Jay Brewster wrote in a June 16 email to the Pepperdine community. This exploration has resulted in administrational changes for Pepperdine — Seaver Dean Michael Feltner has taken a leave of absence to lead the academic portion of the exploration as of Aug.1, and Vice Provost Lee Kats is … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Exploration of Academic Programs Leads to Administrative Changes
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International Programs Preps Chateau for Future Lausanne Participants
The Chateau d'Hauteville is a historic 18th-century castle on the outskirts of Vevey, Switzerland. Pepperdine officials said they plan to use the castle both as a program facility for the Lausanne International Program and also as a global conference center. Photo courtesy of Riviera Properties Switzerland Chateau d’Hauteville, overlooking Lake Geneva near Vevey, … [Read more...] about International Programs Preps Chateau for Future Lausanne Participants
A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
Students pack up their dorms and head home indefinitely as Pepperdine announces remote classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine’s decision March 11 to cancel in-person instruction and move students off campus came in an email from University President Jim Gash. Although the email bears his name, Gash said it was a team of university leaders … [Read more...] about A Look Inside Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee
Administrator Opens Home for House Church
Community members gather for UCC House Church outside the home of Executive CP Gary Hanson and his wife, Tracey. Photo courtesy of Tracey HansonEvery week, Gary Hanson and his wife Tracey have the Pepperdine community join them for a gathering of fellowship, instrumental worship and Biblical teaching — all from the comfort of their own home.Gary Hanson serves as … [Read more...] about Administrator Opens Home for House Church
Pepperdine Clarifies Approach to Inclement Weather
Photos by Karl Winter The possibility of rock and mudslides during winter rainstorms, escalated by the Woolsey Fire, has made safety around the Malibu campus more concerning and increased speculation about Pepperdine’s decision-making process during severe weather. Pepperdine Provost Rick Marrs said on days in which Malibu is threatened by rain, mudslides or … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Clarifies Approach to Inclement Weather