Infographic by Andrea Oguntula This year student loan debt in the United States hit $1.1 trillion, and the average undergraduate who has taken out a loan is graduating about $30,000 in debt, Kevin Carey reported for The New York Times. A significant portion of Pepperdine’s student body is contributing to this national debt. Associate Director of Loan Programs at Seaver … [Read more...] about Student Loans Reach All Time High
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Pepperdine Conquers Sophomore Slump
Photo by Shawn JonesThe so-called “sophomore slump” can be found in universities across the nation. Sophomores experience a decline following the thrill of freshman year as they wrestle with their meaning and identity on campus. Pepperdine tackles the sophomore slump through a variety of programs. International Programs, the Sophomore Experience — including … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Conquers Sophomore Slump
50 Hours of Prayer Begin
Photo by Monika HaskellPepperdine students are preparing to pray for 50 consecutive hours starting tonight. “Our goal is to unify our campus [and] all the different ministries in a time of prayer,” senior and co-organizer of the event Skie Osborn said. 50 Hours of Prayer kicks off tonight in the Stauffer Chapel from 10 p.m. – midnight. Osborn said during the … [Read more...] about 50 Hours of Prayer Begin
Student, administrator revive Judaic club
Photo by Allison HubbardPepperdine University is making efforts to revive a Judaic Cultural Awareness Club which was active a couple of years ago, and will be open to students of all religious backgrounds. Assistant Provost of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Lisa Bortman is spearheading the effort to start the club along with freshman Rena Ohana. The club had been in … [Read more...] about Student, administrator revive Judaic club
SALT Convo Series Makes Way to Shanghai
Photo by Matt BentonAbout 50 people gathered in Stauffer Chapel on Monday night for a special Convocation series geared toward Pepperdine’s future travelers. This convocation series focused on students involved with International Programs — those who will go abroad, have gone abroad and those with a curiosity for travel. Since Monday night, the two programs that … [Read more...] about SALT Convo Series Makes Way to Shanghai
