Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityIn a Dec. 1 email to University faculty, staff and Graziadio students, President Jim Gash announced Deryck van Rensburg will conclude his role as Graziadio Business School dean at the end of the spring semester.Van Rensburg plans to take a sabbatical for the 2022-23 academic year and return in the fall 2023 semester as a faculty scholar, … [Read more...] about Graziadio School Dean Prepares to Step Down End of Spring 2022
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Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Art by Leah BaeSinger-songwriter Harry Edward Styles entered the music scene — and our hearts — over 10 years ago. He sang lyrics young girls wanted to hear such as "You are perfect to me" from "Little Things" with the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction. Yet, in his music career, no one has done as much for music as Styles has. From mixing genres to … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy
Art by Vivian Hsia Editors Note: Some hyperlinks may contain graphic images or videos. American rapper Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas left at least 10 individuals dead, ranging in age from 9 to 27, and hundreds injured Nov. 5. A large crowd of the estimated 50,000 attendees surged toward the front of the stage shortly after Scott began his set around … [Read more...] about Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy
Head in the Game: Blake Pou
Pepperdine baseball team's first baseman and outfielder Blake Pou prioritizes self-reflection and growing from mistakes after a tough game. “Every athlete has times where you go through the ups and downs," Pou said. "But when you are down you have to do your best to stay in the middle.” _______________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @peppgraphic Email Gabrielle Salgado: … [Read more...] about Head in the Game: Blake Pou
Advancement, Athletics Continue Donor-Funded Capital Projects
A design mockup of the Mountain at Mullin Park shows a new student recreation center and arena replacing the Rho parking lot and part of the Greek housing on Malibu campus. The mockup, shown at the Oct. 6 President's Briefing, depicted one of several capital projects coming in the near future due to the Advancement team's efforts. Photo courtesy of the Oct. 6 President's … [Read more...] about Advancement, Athletics Continue Donor-Funded Capital Projects