Kelly Todd has been a Theatre professor at Pepperdine for the past 12 years. Photos by Melissa HoustonWhen the line between work and home begins to blur, it can often leave people feeling burned out or distracted from what is important to them, leading them to resent their 9-to-5.Pepperdine Theatre Professor Kelly Todd, Malibu Colony Pilates owners Paul and Haylee Joseph and … [Read more...] about Not Your Typical 9-to-5
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Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality
Pepperdine students gather at the Well on Oct. 15 at the Amphitheatre. The Well is one of the weekly University-hosted spiritual gatherings that bring the community together to worship. Photo by Christine ParkAs young students at Pepperdine walk a life of faith, they are sometimes faced with navigating hard questions in a secular world. The University offers an educational … [Read more...] about Faith in Secular Democracy: Pepperdine Students Grapple With Morality
Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Billionaire investor Howard Marks (pictured above) speaks alongside Jeffrey Rohde, Pepperdine's chief investment officer, in Smothers Theatre on Jan. 13. Marks said balancing conservatism with risk-taking is the key to investing. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Correction: An error stating that Oaktree Capital Management is ranked the 64th largest pension fund in the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Fireside Chat With Howard Marks
Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. On Aug. 4, Pepperdine University announced the Board of Regents unanimously voted to extend President Jim Gash’s term by five years. Gash has been the president of Pepperdine for six years, and while some of the changes he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jim Gash’s Presidency Should Not Have Been Extended
Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Infographic by Betsy Burrow Update: This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2025 to include quotes from Seaver Faculty Senate President Chris Doran. Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings