Pepperdine University is mourning the loss of Seaver College senior Alec Kesheshian. Kesheshian was from Los Angeles and was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, according to a University press release. Kesheshian died Jan. 30, according to the press release. He was involved in a car crash on Jan. 25, when a driver ran a red light and collided with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Mourns Loss of Senior Alec Kesheshian
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Events Held as Pepperdine Continues to Mourn the Loss of Four Seniors
Silence hung over Pepperdine’s campus following the deaths of four seniors, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams on Oct. 17. At community events in the days following the tragedy, including The Well on Oct. 18, and a prayer service Oct. 19, crying could be heard from within the quiet crowd. Since the girls’ deaths, campus groups, including the Student … [Read more...] about Events Held as Pepperdine Continues to Mourn the Loss of Four Seniors
Pepperdine Remembers Alaina Housley
Photos by Milan Loiacono Alaina Housley’s family, friends and the greater Pepperdine community gathered Wednesday morning to honor her memory, grieve and celebrate Housley’s life. Housley was a freshman at Pepperdine who was looking forward to studying abroad in Florence next school year. She joined the Mock Debate team and added a minor in Music. Housley died Nov. 7 and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remembers Alaina Housley
Helen Young Honored Through Scholarship Memorial
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine's former first lady and the founder and first president of the Associated Women for Pepperdine (AWP) Helen M. Young was honored through the Helen Young's Legacy Memorial scholarship fund. Loved ones and AWP board members gathered at the Young's family residence Wednesday to set up for an estate sale, which will benefit the … [Read more...] about Helen Young Honored Through Scholarship Memorial
Pepperdine community gathers for Helen Young’s memorial service
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University and Pepperdine Digital Collections The Pepperdine community gathered alongside family, friends and colleagues to honor the life and legacy of Helen Young, the former first lady of Pepperdine, wife to former President Norvel Young and founder of the Associated Women of Pepperdine. The memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 5, in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine community gathers for Helen Young’s memorial service