Pepperdine alumna (2011) and Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Hill shares her experiences of playing volleyball at Pepperdine, competing abroad professionally, and representing the U.S. twice in the Olympics. “I was proud of bronze,” Hill said. “It was so cool to be an Olympic medalist but it wasn't enough. So to finally be able to do it this time and take home the gold is just so … [Read more...] about Former Pepperdine Volleyball Player Kim Hill Takes Home Olympic Gold
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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
Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine has a rich history of Olympic participation, contributing athletes and coaches to nearly every summer Olympic Games. After returning with no medals in 2012, Pepperdine alumni and staff contributed to multiple bronze medals in Rio this summer. Pepperdine's volleyball tradition was evident in Rio, with four alumni and … [Read more...] about Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Waves Make History
Photos courtesy of FIVB Three Waves helped Team USA’s Women’s National Volleyball Team win its first-ever gold medal during the International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) World Championships. The United States made history, defeating China 3-1 (27-25, 25-20, 16-25, 26-24) in the World Championship gold-medal match in Milan, Italy, on Oct. 12. “The entire tournament … [Read more...] about Waves Make History
Kim Hill hits from Firestone to Team USA
Photo Courtesy of Team USA A friend of alumnus Kim Hill (‘12) would know her favorite singer is Beyonce and her favorite movie is “Dream Girls.” She watched the show “Friends” growing up and was a Portland Trailblazers fan, supporting her hometown. Standing at an above-average 6-foot-4 height, she makes an excellent outside hitter. And height is not the only thing above … [Read more...] about Kim Hill hits from Firestone to Team USA
