On Monday, March 4, 2019, former Caruso associate dean Jim Gash stepped into a crowded Elkins Auditorium, a room full of expectancy and standards, and officially commenced his time as President. Gash is now wrapping up his fifth year as President of Pepperdine University. Throughout his tenure, he has faced the global pandemic, multiple wildfires, tragedy and … [Read more...] about Administrators, Faculty Reflect on Five Years of Gash Presidency
Hub for Spiritual Life
Students Seek Truth Through Veritas
Through a pandemic and a restructuring of on-campus spiritual life, students leading Veritas have needed to balance different visions for what the club is and what it could be.From its conception, Veritas functioned uniquely among clubs, with an advisory council and a large endowment. But over the years, the way the university managed Veritas changed structurally, giving … [Read more...] about Students Seek Truth Through Veritas
WAVES WORSHIP: The New Sound of Campus Praise
The sound of joy has been in the air throughout Pepperdine's campus since the release of WAVES WORSHIP's first single "Let it Fall." The group has been showing their love for the Lord through writing music, and now everyone can enjoy the songs. WAVES WORSHIP and the songs they produce would not be the same without Nathan Lee and Anna Spivey, who have given so much to the … [Read more...] about WAVES WORSHIP: The New Sound of Campus Praise
Sadie Robertson Huff, Chris Tomlin Light Up Alumni Park
Five thousand people gathered on Alumni Park to worship through song, prayer and spoken word. Pepperdine University hosted their annual Worship Summit on Sept. 14. The event started at 5 p.m. and went past 9 p.m. The event featured performances and messages from WAVES WORSHIP, United Voice Worship, Chris Tomlin and Sadie Robertson Huff. The energy and Christian faith radiating … [Read more...] about Sadie Robertson Huff, Chris Tomlin Light Up Alumni Park
Step Forward Day Embraces New Changes
Students who missed out on Step Forward Day, can now get involved due to recent changes. Step Forward Day is an annual day of service for the Pepperdine Community and this year, changes were made so that the projects are spread out over the semester, instead of just taking place on a singular day, said Christian Shatzer Roman, director of Community Engagement and Service for … [Read more...] about Step Forward Day Embraces New Changes
