Art by Rebecca HorowitzTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writers.Katie Zacharia ('07, JD'11) was ousted from her position as White House Press Secretary on Friday, Oct. 16, according to previous Graphic reporting. Having held the position for only five days, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Separate Itself from Katie Zacharia and Her Politics
Katie Zacharia
Trump Fires Press Secretary and Pepperdine Alum Katie Zacharia After Five Days
Alumna Katie Zacharia's ('07, JD'11) with three of her children during the vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the Amphitheatre on Sept. 11, 2025. Zacharia previously served as as Pepperdine's director of development for special projects from 2023 to 2025. File photo by Griffin PilcherAlumna Katie Zacharia (’07, JD ’11) was fired from her role as White … [Read more...] about Trump Fires Press Secretary and Pepperdine Alum Katie Zacharia After Five Days
Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Charlie Kirk Vigil
Correction: An error regarding Katie Zacharia's employment status at Pepperdine has been corrected. According to a University spokesperson, Zacharia no longer serves as director of development for Special Projects; as of Sept. 18, both Pepperdine's website and Zacharia's LinkedIn list her in the position. One day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Turning Point USA Chapter Holds Charlie Kirk Vigil