New Student Orientation (NSO) at Pepperdine is a program that provides a full week of events for new students and parents to equip them for their time at Pepperdine. Returning students share what inspired their roles as NSO leaders and their experience so far. Ximena Parra is a junior who joined her friends in the fun of being an NSO leader this year. "One of my best … [Read more...] about NSO Leaders Welcome Incoming Students
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Peek Inside The Château d’Hauteville
Pepperdine University purchased the Château d’Hauteville in November 2019, and began welcoming study abroad students in the Switzerland study abroad program in September 2023. Take a look inside the history of the château and the recent renovations.Upholding the integrity of the 1734 château has been no easy task, since it is a Class 1 Historic Monument, … [Read more...] about Peek Inside The Château d’Hauteville
The Mountain rises in Malibu
Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify In September of 2023, Pepperdine broke ground on the Mountain at Mullin Park, a new addition to campus that will include, a new arena, rec center, dining and more when it is finished in 2026, but for now construction is ongoing The project is the largest new addition to campus in more than two decades and has already had significant impacts on … [Read more...] about The Mountain rises in Malibu
‘Prettiest and slowest’: students describe Malibu summer
The lack of a hectic schedule during the summer months offers the Pepperdine community the perfect opportunity to grow closer together and get to know one another.Junior Emilia Schirrmeister stayed at Pepperdine for the May summer session to take Religion 200 and History 204 — two GEs.“After a week, I had figured out the majority of people who stayed for the … [Read more...] about ‘Prettiest and slowest’: students describe Malibu summer
Advice: Slow. Down. Please.
Welcome Back Waves, And here it is… the school year has begun. Yay! Maybe it’s a first one, a next one or a last one. Regardless, it is a precious one. “It will fly by,” “Don’t take a second for granted,” “Be present,” are all pieces of advice we have received for years — sometimes welcomed, sometimes white noise that goes in one ear and out the other. The idea that … [Read more...] about Advice: Slow. Down. Please.