Days before the ceremonies, Pepperdine announced its commencement speakers for back-to-back commencement events May 21 and 22. In a May 18 press release, the University shared that Alan Beard, a double Pepperdine alumnus and chief executive officer of Synonymous, will address the Class of 2020 and Brett Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Walmart, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Announces Commencement Speakers for Class of 2020 and 2021 Ceremonies
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The News: Hurting Instead of Helping?
Photo illustration by Ali Levens Although journalism's primary goal is to inform readers of the news, sometimes reporting on traumatic events harms those who experienced such events. From the Borderline shooting in 2018 to several severe car crashes, Pepperdine is no stranger to events that inflicted hurt and suffering upon the community. These tragedies resulted in … [Read more...] about The News: Hurting Instead of Helping?
LIVE UPDATES: President’s Briefing Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine Policy and Commencement
The President’s Briefing will begin at 8:45 a.m. PDT, May 5, 2021. See live updates below. 9:39: President Gash ended the Briefing. The next Briefing will take place June 2, at 8:45 a.m. PDT. 9:38: Beverly Wright, executive assistant for the vice president for Student Affairs, closed the Briefing in prayer. Question and Answer Why will the vaccine be required for … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: President’s Briefing Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine Policy and Commencement
Students Elect New SGA Executive Board for 2022
Executive Vice President Madison Walker, President Chase Johnson and Vice President of Administration Clara Fermanian stand on Pepperdine's Malibu campus April 27. The three rising seniors will serve on the Student Government Association's executive board for the 2021-22 academic year. Photo by Dane Bruhahn Pepperdine’s Student Government Association welcomed its new … [Read more...] about Students Elect New SGA Executive Board for 2022
Letter to the Editor: ‘Left Coast Racism:’ —An Open Letter to Pepperdine President Jim Gash
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. This letter was originally published in East County North Star on April … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘Left Coast Racism:’ —An Open Letter to Pepperdine President Jim Gash