Byron Johnson, a Baylor professor of Social Sciences, sits in his office. Johnson will help lead Pepperdine's new Center for Faith and the Common Good starting spring 2022. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University. The March 10 edition of the President's Speaker Series ended with a surprise announcement — the University will partner with Baylor professor Byron Johnson to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine to Launch Center for Faith and the Common Good on April 1
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Opinion: Can Students Avoid the Zoom Gloom?
Art by Mary Karapetyan When President Jim Gash announced Jan. 12 that classes would resume in-person with one day’s notice, a shock was felt among Waves everywhere. Many students said they were hesitant to accept the University's decision. While some said they are thankful to be back in the classroom, others would rather learn virtually to avoid spreading the virus and to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Can Students Avoid the Zoom Gloom?
Graziadio School Dean Prepares to Step Down End of Spring 2022
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityIn a Dec. 1 email to University faculty, staff and Graziadio students, President Jim Gash announced Deryck van Rensburg will conclude his role as Graziadio Business School dean at the end of the spring semester.Van Rensburg plans to take a sabbatical for the 2022-23 academic year and return in the fall 2023 semester as a faculty scholar, … [Read more...] about Graziadio School Dean Prepares to Step Down End of Spring 2022
Founder’s Day Returns to Campus
Students watch Pepperdine's wind ensemble and women's choir perform at Founder's Day Sept. 22. The event celebrated 84 years since the first academic year began at Pepperdine in 1937. Photo by Denver PattersonStudents, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered on Alumni Park on Sept. 22, to celebrate the 84th Founder’s Day. The annual event serves as the … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day Returns to Campus
Pepperdine’s Hub for Spiritual Life Starts a New Chapter
The Hub for Spiritual Life at Pepperdine aspires to be a central location for students in the exploration of their faith and community. The Hub's first Foundation Gathering occurred Sept. 1, with University President Jim Gash as the keynote speaker. Photo by Ashley MowreaderPepperdine’s Hub for Spiritual Life teed off a new convocation at the Sept. 1 Foundation … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Hub for Spiritual Life Starts a New Chapter