Video by Marisa Dragos Pepperdine's University Events team hosted a student-focused celebration on Sept. 26 for the Inauguration of President Gash. The event included food trucks, activities and a presentation featuring real wolves. President and First Lady Gash mingled with students throughout the event and participated in a version of the "Newlywed Game," leading to … [Read more...] about Students Celebrate Inauguration of President Gash
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Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Photos by Alex Neis “The world needs more Pepperdine in it. Our mandate, our unique gift to the world is our students," President James A. Gash said Wednesday morning at his inauguration ceremony to the crowd of students, alumni, faculty and distinguished guests at Alumni Park. Gash's inauguration is only the eighth in the university's history. "To my kids Jessica, … [Read more...] about Inauguration Ceremony Celebrates President Gash
Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityJoline Gash began her role as the first lady of Pepperdine in August and has since settled into a constant whirlwind of getting to know the community.She first came to Pepperdine as a junior transfer student and graduated from Seaver College as a Biology major in 1992. Since then, Joline cannot seem to stay away from Pepperdine.“The … [Read more...] about Joline Gash Opens Up on the Path to Becoming First Lady
Looking Ahead to the Gash Presidency
President-Elect Jim Gash anticipates his presidency merging the top three most important facets of his life: faith, family and Pepperdine. As the community looks ahead into the unknown following the completion of President Andrew K. Benton’s last academic year of leadership, Gash says these three core values provide insight into the direction that the university will head under … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead to the Gash Presidency
‘Faith, Fundraising, Footprints:’ President-Elect Jim Gash Shares His Vision for Pepperdine at Community Welcome Event
Photo by Kaelin MendezIt was a packed house in Elkins Auditorium Monday morning as the Pepperdine community gathered to officially welcome Jim Gash as the university's president-elect. The Board of Regents announced Feb. 14 that Gash would succeed Andrew K. Benton as Pepperdine's eighth president and CEO starting Aug. 1. Gash is currently the Pepperdine Law School's associate … [Read more...] about ‘Faith, Fundraising, Footprints:’ President-Elect Jim Gash Shares His Vision for Pepperdine at Community Welcome Event
