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“A Little College to a University”: Pepperdine’s Journey to Malibu

November 30, 2025 by Nick Charkhedian

Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collections “Pepperdean.” That was the name East Coasters would sometimes use to misidentify the small Bible college in South Central Los Angeles known as George Pepperdine College, said John Watson, founder of the Sport Administration Program and a 1972 alumnus. Before the move to Malibu, George Pepperdine College was a Church … [Read more...] about “A Little College to a University”: Pepperdine’s Journey to Malibu

Sara Young Jackson: Igniting Change for Women in Leadership

April 12, 2020 by Savannah Welch

Photo courtesy of Ron Hall | Design by Logan Wood  The female voice is dynamic — it is powerful, it is vibrant, it is resilient. Chancellor Sara Young Jackson's perspective exemplifies the best qualities of female leadership that she instills in others. Jackson, a lifelong member of the Pepperdine community, is not only the first female chancellor but also the first … [Read more...] about Sara Young Jackson: Igniting Change for Women in Leadership

Associated Women for Pepperdine Changes Name to Pepperdine Legacy Partners

October 3, 2018 by Kayiu Wong

Photo Courtesy of Tami Williamson Associated Women for Pepperdine announced its formal name change to Pepperdine Legacy Partners. The new name is meant to better reflect the organization's goal of supporting students from Churches of Christ and preserving the university's religious heritage, Tiffany Ferguson, the organization's publicity and newsletter officer, said.Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Associated Women for Pepperdine Changes Name to Pepperdine Legacy Partners

Vera Davis, the Devoted Wife and “Southern Belle” of Pepperdine

March 20, 2018 by Rachel Ettlinger

Photos by Rachel Ettlinger Vera Davis used to bake cookies and leave them on her windowsill facing the auditorium of Pepperdine University’s old South Los Angeles campus, she said. When students would peak their head in the window and see the fresh plate, they would come knocking on Davis’ door. “We had students in our home all the time. They would come up on my porch … … [Read more...] about Vera Davis, the Devoted Wife and “Southern Belle” of Pepperdine

Pepperdine community gathers for Helen Young’s memorial service

January 8, 2018 by Duncan Hilby

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

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