Senior Madison Johnson talks to the audience in Smothers Theatre at the 2026 Pepperdine Oncology Symposium on Feb. 25. Johnson said organizing the conference required significant time and effort but ultimately proved worthwhile. Photo courtesy of Madison Johnson When Madison Johnson arrived on campus as a first-year student, she said she already knew she wanted to study to … [Read more...] about The Student Behind the Symposium: Aspiring Oncologist Sparks Cancer Conference
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Nonprofit Management Class Awards Over $80K to Local Nonprofits
Students in NPM 302 stand with Ruth Bernstein, professor of Nonprofit Management, in the Faculty Dining Room on Nov. 17. Students put together a Giving Ceremony to honor the nonprofits they chose with grant money. Photo courtesy of Vivian ChanOn Nov. 17, students taking NPM 302, Financial Development for Nonprofit Organizations, hosted a Giving Ceremony event for local … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Management Class Awards Over $80K to Local Nonprofits
Seaver Faculty Association Sends Letter on Weisman Censorship to Administrators
Transparency Item: Elizabeth Smith, director of Pepperdine Graphic Media, currently serves as the vice president of the Seaver Faculty Association. The Seaver Faculty Association (SFA) — which represents all Seaver College faculty — approved a letter to administrators Nov. 14 that addresses Advancement's censorship and shuttering of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art's … [Read more...] about Seaver Faculty Association Sends Letter on Weisman Censorship to Administrators
Pepperdine College of Health Science Welcomes Inaugural Cohorts
The new College of Health Science sign is displayed inside Pepperdine’s Calabasas Campus on Aug. 11. The new School of Nursing facilities were built inside what was previously storage space in the building. Photos by Melissa Houston Correction: A non-reporter error appeared in the Aug. 14 article “Pepperdine College of Health Science Welcomes Inaugural Cohorts.” The acronym … [Read more...] about Pepperdine College of Health Science Welcomes Inaugural Cohorts
President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire
President Jim Gash hosted a President’s Briefing Jan. 13 regarding the Palisades Fire. In which, he said gas has been restored to campus and he expects to resume in-person classes Jan. 21. Gash said Pepperdine decided to resume in-person classes Jan. 21 because of the value of an in-person education and students being together amid tragedy. Despite this, Gash said he and … [Read more...] about President Gash Holds Briefing Regarding the Palisades Fire