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
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Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’
Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Westmont College Calls Pepperdine’s Shelter-in-Place Protocol ‘The Gold Standard’
Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response
Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Reflect on Fire Response
The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
The President's Speaker Series invited Barbara Barrett to open the first event of the semester. The President's Speaker Series welcomes highly regarded scholars and leaders who represent various points of view to speak on important topics in today's world, according to Pepperdine University's website. Recent speakers have included Rick Caruso, Liz Truss and Palmer Luckey. … [Read more...] about The President’s Speaker Series Welcomes Barbara Barrett
Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse
A helicopter works to extinguish the Franklin Fire which ignited Dec. 9. The blaze spread throughout Malibu. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bough The Franklin Fire took the Pepperdine community by surprise coming very late in the 2024 fire season. As students studied for finals in the evening of Monday, Dec. 9, the power went out as the Franklin Fire ignited. Events of Monday, Dec. … [Read more...] about Franklin Fire: Timeline Lapse