President Jim Gash and Incoming Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner welcomed Katie Faulkner, incoming Pepperdine Women’s Basketball head coach, to Pepperdine on April 17. Both Gash and Gardner said they couldn't be more excited for the future of the Women's Basketball program. Faulkner has 10 years of experience coaching collegiate basketball — eight of which were at the … [Read more...] about ‘There will be a New Standard’: Pepperdine Welcomes Next Women’s Basketball Head Coach
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A Change in Methodology: Pepperdine Drops In Rank
U.S. News & World Report released their rankings for the 2023-24 academic year Sept. 18th, placing Pepperdine at 76 out of 436 national universities. Pepperdine has dropped 21 spots from 2022-23, when Pepperdine was listed at No. 55, according to Pepperdine Newsroom. This year, U.S. News & World Report has significantly changed its methodology, both … [Read more...] about A Change in Methodology: Pepperdine Drops In Rank
Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
Dean of International Programs Ron Cox smiles for a photo with students in Uganda in summer 2022. Cox said he hopes to continue emphasizing global competence and cultural humility. Photos courtesy of Ron Cox Seaver Dean Michael Feltner named Ron Cox dean of International Programs, Feltner wrote in a Feb. 21 email to the Pepperdine community. Cox has served as interim dean of … [Read more...] about Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine Updates Community in February President’s Briefing
The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8:45 a.m. View the meeting here. See live updates below. Refresh page for most recent update. 9:47: Bell’s prayer finishes. Meeting is adjourned. 9:45: Sierra Bell leads the group in closing prayer, thanks God for “trusting us to be stewards of our love” and asks for us to understand our “duty within the … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Pepperdine Updates Community in February President’s Briefing
LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Oct. 5
The President’s Briefing will take place Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. PDT. See live updates below. 9:41: Gash introduces Jonathan Winder, head men’s volleyball coach, who closes the briefing in prayer. 9:31: Gash passes the microphone around Elkins Auditorium for new employees to introduce themselves. Many new employees referred to the “Purpose, Service, Leadership” mission … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: President Gash holds President’s Briefing on Oct. 5
