Pepperdine huddles after challenging a call against Lipscomb University on Sept. 12 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves beat the Bison 3-0 for their first sweep of the season. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball defeated Lipscomb University 3-0 Sept. 12 at Firestone Fieldhouse.Pepperdine dominated the first two sets, 25-15 and 25-13, … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Sweeps Lipscomb
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Women’s Soccer ‘Playing for Higher Purpose,’ Primed for Big Season
Pepperdine Women's Soccer stands for a team photo after an early morning practice Sept. 1. Through their first six matches, the Waves are off to a flying start. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanIt’s been a short turnaround for Pepperdine Women’s Soccer, who finished the 2020-2021 season April 17, and returned for the first regular season game of the 2021 season Aug. 12. From … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer ‘Playing for Higher Purpose,’ Primed for Big Season
The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Editor's Note: In referencing the sources' races, Roshawnda Derrick prefers to be referred to as Black. David Holmes did not respond for comment but referred to himself as African American during the interview. This year, Pepperdine University announced its recommitment to racial equality and increased diversity on campus, including the goal … [Read more...] about The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Dean Holmes Transitions Out of Pepperdine
Photos courtesy of David HolmesDavid Holmes, associate dean of curriculum and general education at Seaver College, will start as the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 1, 2020.While Holmes has left an impact on students, families, faculty and staff throughout his 26 years here at Pepperdine teaching in the Humanities and … [Read more...] about Dean Holmes Transitions Out of Pepperdine
Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences
Photo courtesy of Tim Horton With President Andrew K. Benton's recent announcement that he will step down from his position at the end of next school year, university leaders are considering the Pepperdine's direction for the future. As part of that consideration, the community looks not only to the future, but the past, in order to navigate the complex issue of Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences