Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify The NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball tournament is down to the Final Four, with four "blue bloods" ready to compete in New Orleans for the crown. Meanwhile, the wildest NFL offseason we've ever seen continues. Guest Ryan Hemphill comes in with a bang and initiates a brief LeBron debate (1:00) before giving an update on the … [Read more...] about S2E9: Final Four Preview, NFL Offseason Craze, Pepp Track Update (Ryan Hemphill Guests)
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Women in Administration: Nicolle Taylor
Chief Business Officer Nicolle Taylor poses for her University headshot. Taylor said she worked at an investment firm and owned a graphic design company before she realized Pepperdine was the right place for her. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityIn 2014, Pepperdine’s Chief Business Officer Nicolle Taylor (‘98, JD ‘02) was standing in the cereal aisle of … [Read more...] about Women in Administration: Nicolle Taylor
Dive Into the Majors: Biology
David Harutunyan sits in his dorm room and does Biology homework March 22. A pig appeared on the screen as Harutunyan did a dissection module. Photo by Timothy Gay Pursuing a degree in Biology gives students a greater understanding of the natures of life, students and faculty said. To receive a bachelor of science, students complete four lower-division biology and chemistry … [Read more...] about Dive Into the Majors: Biology
The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts smiles in Firestone Fieldhouse in fall 2019 as Men's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Paul Carroll stands in the background. Since his arrival in 2011, Potts said he prioritized a three-pronged approach to his hires – Christian values, academic excellence and competing for championships – in that order. Photo courtesy of Morgan … [Read more...] about The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience
RISE Summit attendees eat dinner together March 30 in Joslyn Plaza after hearing stories of resilience from the keynote speakers, Hung Le and Marv Dunphy. After dinner, people played bingo and discussed their definitions of resilience. Photos by Liza EsquibiasEmbracing adversity, making the effort to be mindful, emerging from a difficult situation stronger and leaning on … [Read more...] about Inaugural RISE Summit Explores Definitions of Resilience