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Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Infographic by Betsy Burrow Update: This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2025 to include quotes from Seaver Faculty Senate President Chris Doran. Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Charlie Kirk Vigil
Correction: An error regarding Katie Zacharia's employment status at Pepperdine has been corrected. According to a University spokesperson, Zacharia no longer serves as director of development for Special Projects; as of Sept. 18, both Pepperdine's website and Zacharia's LinkedIn list her in the position. One day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Charlie Kirk Vigil
Pepperdine Commemorates Victims, Charlie Kirk at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Actor Dennis Quaid, University officials and others reflected on the legacy of the 9/11 terror attacks and its victims during Pepperdine's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony, held the morning of the tragedy’s 24th anniversary. Quaid, who recently portrayed former President Ronald Reagan in a 2024 biopic, gave the keynote address at the ceremony. The assassination of right-wing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Commemorates Victims, Charlie Kirk at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Pepperdine Responds to Charlie Kirk Killing
Thousands of flags fly on Alumni Park as part of the Waves of Flags display Sept. 10. Despite the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, the Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony near the display will continue as planned. Photo by Betsy BurrowMembers of the Pepperdine community responded to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday afternoon. Kirk was hosting a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to Charlie Kirk Killing
