Video courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityJim Gash is the Board of Regent’s chosen finalist as Pepperdine's eighth president and CEO come August 1, 2019. His selection is the product of a long series of interviews, public town halls and speeches to determine the university's successor to President Andrew Benton’s presidency. The community received the news of Gash's … [Read more...] about Meet Pepperdine’s Eighth President: Jim Gash
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Pepperdine Responds to Church Protestors Through Solidarity and Peace
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Editor's Note: PGM is committed to not name the group of protestors. PGM's decision to omit the group's name from coverage so as not to give the group unwarranted publicity. Four protestors from a church group picketed outside Pepperdine's main entrance on Seaver Drive on Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The demonstrators held up signs with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to Church Protestors Through Solidarity and Peace
Malibu Reinstates Dinners for the Homeless
Photos by Ashley ChavezDarren Chapman has been waiting to move into housing since 2015. He sleeps in his car every night. Chapman relies on food stamps and disability checks to get through each month. He showers in a hotel room the few times he can afford one. His Jack Russell Terrier, Daizy Ma, is well-fed and well-loved. This is Chapman’s life, and he said he does what … [Read more...] about Malibu Reinstates Dinners for the Homeless
Community Reacts to Shooting on Social Media
As Pepperdine students, alumni and family members wake up today, they face the tragic reality of a nearby shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill where reportedly 20 Pepperdine students spent their evening last night. The community joins together on social media to react to this tragedy. The following are the reactions of the community on Instagram, Twitter and … [Read more...] about Community Reacts to Shooting on Social Media
Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice
Photo by Ashley ChavezA Nashville Writer's Round is a group of singer-songwriters who get together to take turns playing their songs and telling the audience the story behind them. This unique Tennessee experience was brought to Venice, California on Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. when country-pop artists Jenny Teator, Sheridan Gates and special guest Runson Willis III performed at Fabric … [Read more...] about Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice