Photo courtesy of Elam Mangum The prestigious Leadership Fellow role was not something Elam Mangum, a 2015 graduate, applied for, but for which she was chosen. President Andrew K. Benton and his office staff are taking an opportunity to invest in her, which she said is a great opportunity for her and is why she said she feels so honored. According to President Benton, … [Read more...] about Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity
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International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
Photo by Gabriella ChanOver 1,000 students applied for international study abroad programs for the upcoming academic year and for summer 2016. Only about 75 percent of applicants received the green light to attend the program that was either their first or second choice. This year, the International Programs office made it their mission to open every possibility for students to … [Read more...] about International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
Film Features Kenyan Students
Photos by Safeena Padder Senior David Hutchinson won’t be heading home to San Diego for Thanksgiving; instead, he will be adventuring to Kenya to film a documentary that will feature students at Made in the Streets, an organization formed with the purpose of rescuing children from living on the streets in Nairobi, Kenya. Hutchinson got the idea for the documentary after … [Read more...] about Film Features Kenyan Students
Waves Share Innovation
Pepperdine sets the example for innovation. Recently, President Andrew K. Benton’s brainchild, Waves of Innovation, was adapted into a detailed outline for other universities to follow, if interested in adopting a similar program. After working closely with Benton and Vice Provost of Research and Strategic Initiatives Lee Kats, the TIAA-CREF Institute released its report, … [Read more...] about Waves Share Innovation
Be a Fan
It’s not a secret that many sporting events at Pepperdine are under–attended. The real secret lies in the fact that our university boasts some of the consistently strongest NCAA Division I teams in our conference. The West Coast Conference is home to powerhouses such as Brigham Young University, Gonzaga University, the University of Portland and more. Despite this … [Read more...] about Be a Fan