President Jim Gash addresses the audience for the annual Founder's Day at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 17. Gash launched this year's campaign of "Purpose," reflecting back on the University's pursuit of excellence. Photos by Olivia Schneider As the undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and more piled in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 17, the live orchestra began to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts 2025 Founder’s Day
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Photo Gallery: Water Polo Loses to No. 2 USC in Home Opener
The Pepperdine Men's Water Polo team hosted the University of Southern California Trojans for their 2025 home opener at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Sept. 7. Coming into the match, the Waves were ranked No. 12, and the Trojans were No. 2. The Waves dropped the match in a 13-8 final score, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Despite the loss, many Waves put up some good … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Water Polo Loses to No. 2 USC in Home Opener
Pepperdine Swim and Dive Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th Consecutive Semester
For the 19 consecutive semesters, the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team has once again proven that excellence extends beyond the pool.The swim and dive team has been recognized by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as a Scholar All-America Team, an honor awarded to programs that achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. With an … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th Consecutive Semester
Admitted Students Make Waves at Malibu Reception
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden," President Jim Gash said at the 2024 Malibu Reception. Gash said this is a quote pulled from Matthew 5:14, which is Pepperdine's 2024 theme verse and encapsulates what the university is all about.The annual Malibu Reception returned to the Pepperdine campus on April 5, from 8 a.m., to 3:30 p.m., as … [Read more...] about Admitted Students Make Waves at Malibu Reception