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Lloyd Takes Fulbright to New Delhi

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Photo Courtesy of Robert Lloyd Standing with a neon orange construction vest topped with a French beret is just one way professor Robert Lloyd facilitates discussion in his classroom. Whether it’s creating hypothetical countries or tying his cat Heidi into a lecture, Lloyd bleeds enthusiasm for International Relations and teaching. Thanks to the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and … [Read more...] about Lloyd Takes Fulbright to New Delhi

His Name is Phil Riola and He’s Busier Than You

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Photo by Monika Haskell Nothing about senior Phil Riola is average. Not only does Riola balance a full course load, he engages in a 40-hour workweek at a prestigious real estate agency in Beverly Hills, while also anchoring on “Good Morning Malibu,” Pepperdine’s weekly morning news show. Riola, 21, entered the workforce archiving videos and answering phones at age 10, … [Read more...] about His Name is Phil Riola and He’s Busier Than You

Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains

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Photo by Shawn Jones Escondido Falls Although the entrance is adjacent to the Pacific Coast Highway, the trails at Escondido Falls are serene vacations from the motor-crowded coast. The hike begins on a paved road between beautiful Malibu estates. After a quarter mile, the real journey begins. A mile inward, a 50-foot waterfall releases a sulfuric perfume into the air. After … [Read more...] about Best Hiking in the Malibu Mountains

First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology Helen Easterling Williams took up the reins this year as the leader of GSEP. Williams is the first African-American female dean of a school at Pepperdine, according to President Andrew K. Benton. Former Dean of GSEP Margaret Weber announced her retirement in January, beginning the search … [Read more...] about First-Ever Black Female Dean Joins GSEP’s Ranks