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Spring Sports Postseason Roundup

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WCC Tournament Winners No. 19 women's tennis (17-6) is guaranteed a spot in the NCAA tournament this year after winning first place in the WCC tourney for the 25th time in program history. The squad swept No. 53 Portland yesterday in the WCC finals. The official NCAA bracket will be announced Tuesday with matches beginning May 9 in Waco, Texas. No. 22 women's golf won its … [Read more...] about Spring Sports Postseason Roundup

Posse’s Spring Retreat Sparks Conversation

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Photos by Haley LaninghamEvery spring semester, Pepperdine’s Posse staff and scholars help organize a retreat for themselves and guest students to unite in dialogue over important current events. This year, the theme for discussion was “Crime and Punishment,” focusing on the true definition of justice and crime in the throes of an often divided nation. For … [Read more...] about Posse’s Spring Retreat Sparks Conversation

Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep

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I was at the beach last week, trying to get rid of my skin’s winter hue in preparation for my sorority formal that day. Turns out that falling asleep in the afternoon sun, even for only 30 minutes, can do some serious work on your body if it has been locked away under lots of clothes for months. My goal was to resemble a bronze goddess by the time I left, just sun-kissed … [Read more...] about Get Rid of the ‘Rich Kid’ Rep

Public Policy Dean to Step Down

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School of Public Policy Dean James Wilburn will vacate his post and step into the role of Dean Emeritus on August 1, as announced today in a university press release. Wilburn has served as the Public Policy dean since the school's inception 18 years ago. Pete Peterson, Executive director of the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership, will fill in as … [Read more...] about Public Policy Dean to Step Down