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
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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
Form 990 Reveals Pepperdine’s Top Paid Employees for 2024
The first page of Pepperdine's most recently filed IRS Form 990.Pepperdine released its 2024 Internal Revenue Service Form 990, a financial document all tax-exempt organizations are required to file annually and publicly disclose, according to the IRS. The document contains information about Pepperdine’s finances between Aug. 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024, including its … [Read more...] about Form 990 Reveals Pepperdine’s Top Paid Employees for 2024
Pepperdine Serves Local Communities at 37th Step Forward Day
Students wearing matching Step Forward Day T-shirts sit with their service project groups in the Ampitheatre on Sept. 6. Volunteers from across the Pepperdine community signed up for over two dozen service projects for this year's day of service. Photos by Melissa Houston Over 550 members of the Pepperdine community came together to serve those in need across Malibu, Ventura … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Serves Local Communities at 37th Step Forward Day
Pepperdine Hires Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman for Organization Criticized for Role in Violence and Gaza Aid
The Rev. Johnnie Moore, Jr.’s profile photo on X. Pepperdine hired evangelical leader the Rev. Johnnie Moore, Jr., executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to a University spokesperson. Moore is now the vice chancellor of Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C. campus, an anonymous University administrator told the Graphic. Moore’s employment follows … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hires Johnnie Moore, Executive Chairman for Organization Criticized for Role in Violence and Gaza Aid