Communication Professor Jennifer Phillips (top two photos) and Religion Professor Stanley Talbert (bottom two photos) during their time as students and now faculty members at Pepperdine. Photos by Betsy Burrow and courtesy of Jennifer Phillips and Stanley TalbertEvery Pepperdine faculty member has a unique story to tell. They each have their own journey of how they ended up … [Read more...] about Once a Wave, Always a Wave: The Journey Back Home
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“A Little College to a University”: Pepperdine’s Journey to Malibu
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collections “Pepperdean.” That was the name East Coasters would sometimes use to misidentify the small Bible college in South Central Los Angeles known as George Pepperdine College, said John Watson, founder of the Sport Administration Program and a 1972 alumnus. Before the move to Malibu, George Pepperdine College was a Church … [Read more...] about “A Little College to a University”: Pepperdine’s Journey to Malibu
Justin Foster Shines in His College Journey
Photo by Griffin Pilcher Senior Justin Foster is on track to be the first in his family to graduate college. Growing up, he never thought college was an option for him. Most people in his primarily Hispanic community in Oxnard went straight to work after high school. In South Oxnard, where Foster attended high school, many schools were underfunded and lacked the resources to … [Read more...] about Justin Foster Shines in His College Journey
Struggles of Women Faculty
Photo by Betsy BurrowInstitutional leaders tend to portray their organizations as equal and inclusive — but that is not always the case. Women faculty members at Pepperdine face many unique challenges, striving to pave the way for women in higher education.Professors said it can be difficult to gain respect from their students, receive recognition for their work and be … [Read more...] about Struggles of Women Faculty
No. 8 Men’s Water Polo Comes Up Short in Loss to No. 14 Pacific
Freshman attacker Owen Tift blocks a shot from a Pacific player, leading to an exclusion foul at 4:39 in the first quarter at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 17. The play set the tone for an intense matchup, as both teams battled for control early in the game. Photos by Ava WaltonThe No. 8 Pepperdine Waves Men's Water Polo team (10-8 overall, 0-2 WCC) faced a spirited and … [Read more...] about No. 8 Men’s Water Polo Comes Up Short in Loss to No. 14 Pacific