Infographic by Betsy Burrow Update: This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2025 to include quotes from Seaver Faculty Senate President Chris Doran. Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
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W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series Launches 2025–26 Season
International Studies Professor Felicity Vabulas speaks about why states exit from international organizations in the Surfboard Room on Sept. 10. Panelists Amanda Rizkallah and John Taden, both International Studies professors, joined Vabulas for her discussion. Photos courtesy of Jeffrey BowenOn Wednesday, Sept. 10, students and faculty gathered to hear International Studies … [Read more...] about W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series Launches 2025–26 Season
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
Pepperdine Commemorates Victims, Charlie Kirk at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Actor Dennis Quaid, University officials and others reflected on the legacy of the 9/11 terror attacks and its victims during Pepperdine's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony, held the morning of the tragedy’s 24th anniversary. Quaid, who recently portrayed former President Ronald Reagan in a 2024 biopic, gave the keynote address at the ceremony. The assassination of right-wing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Commemorates Victims, Charlie Kirk at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Good News: Storytelling through Design
Pages of the Graphic's print edition are spread out to show the award-winning designs. Photo by Betsy Burrow Graphic design has played a huge role within my life. Ever since I was a child, I have been praised for my creativity, yet I felt traditional art was not the avenue for me. I began searching for a way to express myself. My world then changed when I found graphic … [Read more...] about Good News: Storytelling through Design