Graphic by Ashley MowreaderOn June 8, President Jim Gash announced Pepperdine’s plans to hire a chief diversity officer to oversee diversity and inclusion at Pepperdine. Five months later, the search is underway with administration hoping to fill the position by spring 2021. But what is chief diversity officer, where are the search committees looking and what does this … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes of Pepperdine’s Search for a Chief Diversity Officer
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Will Noland Takes a Journey to Recovery
Photo courtesy of Will Noland Senior business administration major Will Noland never pictured himself as the kind of person attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. But two years into recovery, these meetings have allowed him to find community and comfort on his road to sobriety. “On paper, AA isn't supposed to work,” Noland said. “Scientifically they don't know why it … [Read more...] about Will Noland Takes a Journey to Recovery
Priscilla Merlo Rediscovers Her Faith and Herself
Photo courtesy of Priscilla Merlo Senior international studies major Priscilla Merlo exudes warmth. Merlo has been on a journey to find herself through reimagining her faith and her passions. During her time at Pepperdine, Merlo has explored theologies that have spurred her to reevaluate her love of people, Latinx culture and her career goals. "I try to approach … [Read more...] about Priscilla Merlo Rediscovers Her Faith and Herself
3. Failure to Live Up to Ideals Part 2: Pepperdine and Students of Color
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Part 2: Pepperdine and Students of Color This two-part series looks into some of the conversations sparked by the controversial email Dean of School of Public Policy Pete Peterson shared to a list of conservative news subscribers. Six students of diverse backgrounds share their opinions and experiences as students of … [Read more...] about 3. Failure to Live Up to Ideals Part 2: Pepperdine and Students of Color
Student-Workers Return To Pepperdine
Senior Matt Rosato works the 2018 March Madness tournament at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. He worked for the marketing department inside of Athletics before the COVID-19 shutdown. Photo courtesy of Matt Rosato Seaver alumna Catherine Gibbs (2020) didn't know when she would be able to return to work as a lifeguard at Pepperdine when the Malibu campus closed in … [Read more...] about Student-Workers Return To Pepperdine