The Twitterverse is buzzing after political journalist and Pepperdine alumna Michelle Fields (‘11) made allegations against Pepperdine professor Russell Burgos. Fields claims that the visiting assistant professor of political science posted a comment on Crooks and Liars writing she went ‘full retard’ during her Aug. 9 Fox News … [Read more...] about Pepperdine addresses comments toward alumna Michelle Fields
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Pepperdine Named One of Best Christian Colleges in US
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine University has been named one of “The Best Christian Colleges” in the nation. The No. 4 of 50 ranking was revealed by Christian Universities Online on July 29. College of the Ozarks, Gordon College and Goshen College nabbed the top three spots on the list. The ranking takes into consideration “a variety of quantitative … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Named One of Best Christian Colleges in US
DPS Takes Part in Emergency Training Drill
Photo Courtesy of Mike Parker Pepperdine’s Department of Public Safety is conducting a “joint emergency training drill” on the Malibu campus Wednesday and Thursday, according to a press release. This year’s two-day training exercise marks the tenth year that DPS has partnered with law enforcement and fire agencies as an ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of … [Read more...] about DPS Takes Part in Emergency Training Drill
Helen Easterling Williams Named Dean of GSEP
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Helen Easterling Williams will serve as the new dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, according to a June 27 press release. She is the president of Health Education & Welfare International and has served two decades in higher education leadership. "I am delighted that our careful process lead us to Dr. … [Read more...] about Helen Easterling Williams Named Dean of GSEP
Roommates do affect success in college
A friend of mine from another university recently gave me an article that his behavioral economics teacher assigned to the class. When I opened up the file, my attention was drawn directly to the title, which introduced a term I had never really heard before: “Peer Effects and Alcohol Use among College Students.” Peer effects? What ever happened to the good old, overly used, … [Read more...] about Roommates do affect success in college
