Pepperdine is exploring the possibility of creating a school of health sciences, Provost Jay Brewster wrote in a June 16 email to the Pepperdine community. This exploration has resulted in administrational changes for Pepperdine — Seaver Dean Michael Feltner has taken a leave of absence to lead the academic portion of the exploration as of Aug.1, and Vice Provost Lee Kats is … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Exploration of Academic Programs Leads to Administrative Changes
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Pepperdine’s 990 Reveals Top Paid Employees for 2021
Pepperdine released its 2021 Internal Revenue Service 990 Form, revealing Pepperdine’s highest paid employees, largest program services and total revenue and expenses from August 2021 to June 2022. Pepperdine’s total revenue for 2021 was $719,080,959, in comparison to 2020 which was $724,218,664, according to the 990. The University also had higher expenses in 2021, equaling … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s 990 Reveals Top Paid Employees for 2021
Opinion: Technology-Assisted Euthanasia Breaches Human Morality
Content Warning: This story discusses the topic of suicide. Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The long, almond-shaped pod looks like something straight out of a science fiction show like "Love, Death & Robots," but its futuristic exterior shouldn’t … [Read more...] about Opinion: Technology-Assisted Euthanasia Breaches Human Morality
Pepperdine University Names Zachary Luben as Director of Convocation
Zachary Luben is the new Director of Convocation at Pepperdine University, Seaver Dean Michael Feltner wrote in an April 25 email to the Seaver College community. Luben has worked at the University since 2016, and is a two-time graduate of Seaver College (B.A, 2005; M. Div., 2014). Luben, the former director of Graduate Student Ministries in the Hub for Spiritual Life began his … [Read more...] about Pepperdine University Names Zachary Luben as Director of Convocation
Students Grapple With Graduating Early
Students dressed in cap and gown as the class of 2022 walks across Alumni Park during graduation. Students are moving into the workforce, obtaining further degrees and more. Photo by Lucian Himes As the spring 2023 semester comes to an end and graduation approaches, some students said finances are a driving force when deciding to graduate early. Others said they simply want … [Read more...] about Students Grapple With Graduating Early