Editor’s note: This episode mentions Deshaun Watson's pending grand jury case. Since recording the episode, the grand jury decided not to pursue charges in the nine criminal complaints against Watson.SportsWaves is back after spring break, and there is plenty of pro and collegiate sports action to discuss. The battle for NBA Most Valuable Player is heating up, and trades … [Read more...] about S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)
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Pepperdine to Launch Center for Faith and the Common Good on April 1
Byron Johnson, a Baylor professor of Social Sciences, sits in his office. Johnson will help lead Pepperdine's new Center for Faith and the Common Good starting spring 2022. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University. The March 10 edition of the President's Speaker Series ended with a surprise announcement — the University will partner with Baylor professor Byron Johnson to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine to Launch Center for Faith and the Common Good on April 1
Good News: The Impact of Kindness
I have noticed kindness is a virtue easily shown through a smile, a friendly conversation or a warm hug. Offering someone an encouraging word or a smile can be a simple way to brighten another's day, without exerting a lot of effort.When life gets busy, it is easier for me to focus inwardly on what I have to do, what homework I have or how stressed I am. However, I forget most … [Read more...] about Good News: The Impact of Kindness
‘Wordle!’ App Creator Does Good With Mistaken Success
Steven Cravotta hugs director of Boost! West Oakland Ty-Licia Hooker. Cravotta partnered with "Wordle" creator Josh Wardle to donate $50,000 to educational nonprofit Boost! after Cravotta profited from ads in his "Wordle!" app. Photo courtesy of Steven CravottaAround Christmas 2021, Pepperdine alumnus Steven Cravotta ('20) noticed an app he created six years ago gained 500,000 … [Read more...] about ‘Wordle!’ App Creator Does Good With Mistaken Success
New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling
Pepperdine Communication Professor Jaz Gray poses for a photo. Gray previously worked in the entertainment industry but said her faith led to go back to school to become a teacher. Photo courtesy of Jaz Gray Communication Professor Jasmine "Jaz" Gray became a new tenure-track faculty member at Pepperdine in fall 2021. Gray said she inspires her students through the power of … [Read more...] about New Tenure-Track Stars: Communication Prof. Embraces the Power of Storytelling