Editor's Note: Jade Gonzalez, the writer and reporter of this story, is a current member of Jumpstart She has been a member since her first year at Pepperdine. Shortly after her graduation from Seaver College, Pepperdine Jumpstart hired alumna Talita Tahincioglu ('24) to the position of co-site manager. Tahincioglu graduated in December with a Bachelor's in Psychology and … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Welcomes Alumna into Full-Time Position
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Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
Since its establishment in 1976 under the presidency of Gerald Ford, Black History Month — commonly referred to as BHM — has been a principal celebration of the Black American identity. For decades following, Black communities around the nation have celebrated the annual observance of Black culture and history, according to NPR.Each year, a special theme is chosen … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates Black History Month
Making it to the Finish Line: Pepperdine Class of 2023 Walk the Stage
On April 29, Seaver College's class of 2023 walked the stage and threw their caps during the commencement ceremony at Alumni Park. Graduating senior Naya Edwards gave the student address, Dean Michael Feltner honored Ronald Berryman (Seaver College alum '62 and MBA '67) with the Distinguished Alumnus Award and Ned Colletti — former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager — … [Read more...] about Making it to the Finish Line: Pepperdine Class of 2023 Walk the Stage
Malibu Theatre Collective Highlights Arts and Culture in Concert
Broadway came to the ‘Bu at the Down With Love concert. “We wanted sound a ground floor for a network of artists, a network of people” said Producer and Pepperdine alumnus Tyler Burk. “We wanted it to be worthwhile and truly high caliber.” Performers rehearsed as they anticipated Malibu locals to fill the seats. A … [Read more...] about Malibu Theatre Collective Highlights Arts and Culture in Concert
Pepperdine Alumnus is Preserving Hollywood
Photos by Kristin Vartan Pepperdine Alumnus and Profiles in History founder, Joseph Maddalena is a self proclaimed man who "saved Hollywood." A plethora of Guinness Book of World Records for original motion picture memorabilia broken and being a former star on Syfy Show, Hollywood Treasure,” are accomplishments that can speak for themselves. "If it wasn’t for me having … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alumnus is Preserving Hollywood
