Photo Courtesy of Camp Kesem Camp Kesem, a nonprofit summer camp for kids whose families are affected by cancer, is about to make waves at Pepperdine in July and August 2018 by providing a week of free, fun camp activities run by Pepperdine students. Camp Kesem runs week-long summer camps across the nation for children ages 6-16 whose parents are affected by cancer by … [Read more...] about Camp Kesem Comes to Pepp Summer 2018
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New Student Profile: Christina Stratton
Photo by Makena Huey Christina Stratton said she immediately fell in love with Pepperdine’s core values as well as the scenic Malibu location. Once she earned the Regent’s Scholarship for her high school achievements, she said she could not help but choose to attend Pepperdine. Because she comes from Sedalia, a very small town in Missouri, Stratton said she is most … [Read more...] about New Student Profile: Christina Stratton
AKB Serves As Chair of National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Graphic File PhotoPepperdine University's very own President Andrew K. Benton will serve as chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Benton previously served as vice chair of the NAICU board. His promotion comes as the current chair, Christopher B. Nelson, of St. John's College in Maryland, retired in June.“This seems to be an … [Read more...] about AKB Serves As Chair of National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
Graphics by Rachel Littauer The stigma behind seeking mental health treatment at Pepperdine is going away— slowly but surely. Pepperdine University is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students, all of whom are eligible for free services at the Pepperdine Counseling Center. Use of the counseling center has increased dramatically over the years, according to … [Read more...] about Stigma of School Counseling Decreases
Alumnus Pierce Brown Writes Bestseller
From Pepperdine Alumnus (2010) Pierce Brown's Iron Gold pen emerged three New York Times Bestselling Novels known as The Red Rising Trilogy. His third novel, “Morning Star” had the “prime” spot as NY Times No. 1 bestseller. “Being a bestseller is amazing because it means I get to share a little part of madness, my little world of madness with other people. Or at least … [Read more...] about Alumnus Pierce Brown Writes Bestseller
