Go-getter Sierra Marquez celebrates graduating Magna Laude from De Anza Community College in June. She said she worked hard to get into Pepperdine and is majoring in Sociology.Photos courtesy of Sierra MarquezWhen junior transfer Sierra Marquez did not receive her acceptance from Pepperdine as a senior in high school, she said she was heartbroken. However, she still was … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Follows Physician Assistant Dream
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Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World
Business Administration major Marie McGrath proudly holds her diploma from Alexander Hamilton High School in West Los Angeles after she and her friends hosted their own graduation ceremony in June. The first-year Wave said she is looking forward to becoming a part of Pepperdine's tight-knit community. Photos courtesy of Marie McGrath First-year Marie McGrath said her … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Plans to Take on the Business World
Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Amanda Cooper
Senior Amanda Cooper smiles during a brightly colored photoshoot in her friend's garage in September. The writer said she plans to take a gap year after graduating from Pepperdine before pursuing graduate school.Photos courtesy of Amanda CooperSenior Amanda Cooper is preparing to graduate with a Creative Writing degree and is ready to find a good home base to start her writing … [Read more...] about Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Amanda Cooper
First-year Performs Her Way to Pepperdine
Photos courtesy of Anastasia CondolonVisionary Anastasia Condolon shows off her school spirit with a pink Pepperdine sweatshirt shortly after receiving her acceptance. She said she was extremely excited to be accepted.First-year Anastasia Condolon said she is a jack of all trades — she is a self-proclaimed singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker, photographer and author.In … [Read more...] about First-year Performs Her Way to Pepperdine
Fresh Faces: Transfer Pursues Real Estate Interest at Pepperdine
Photos courtesy of Serene SolakianTransfer Serene Solakian flashes a smile at a banquet event held at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California, in November 2019. As a transfer student, she said Pepperdine was the most welcoming out of all the universities she was considering.When first applying to universities as a transfer student, Serene Solakian said Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Transfer Pursues Real Estate Interest at Pepperdine