Pepperdine Graphic

President Andrew K. Benton

Swayin’ Into the School Year

by

Photo by Lexie WanningerIncoming students got into the groove of their Pepperdine experience at the annual President's Reception on Friday, Aug. 25.The President's Reception, formally known as such, but informally referred to by many students as "My Tie," brought back the ties this year. Instead of removing the "blind date" element from the reception entirely like last year, … [Read more...] about Swayin’ Into the School Year

School of Law Dinner Features Gov. Brown

by

Photos Courtesy of Ron Hall, Pepperdine University California Gov. Jerry Brown Jr. was the featured speaker at Pepperdine's annual School of Law Dinner on Friday, March 3. He spoke about the importance of education and the law. The annual dinner was held at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate the success of School of Law students and demonstrate the school’s progress and … [Read more...] about School of Law Dinner Features Gov. Brown

My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity

by

Photos by Brandt Misik My Tie, a well-known part of Pepperdine’s New Student Orientation week, is undergoing some changes this year, starting with the blind-date tradition behind its nickname. The event, officially listed in this year’s NSO schedule as “President’s Reception,” will otherwise retain its “core,” and freshmen will still have a chance to get dressed up, … [Read more...] about My Tie Removes Ties for Inclusivity

Letter to the Editor: I Wouldn’t Trade Pepperdine for Another University

by

Over the past eight months, I have been given the tremendous opportunity of working in President Benton’s office as his Leadership Fellow. The fellowship has been a growing professional experience and a valuable addition to my resume, but more importantly, it has been a beautiful display of Pepperdine’s heart. At the risk of using cliches, Pepperdine has been a … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: I Wouldn’t Trade Pepperdine for Another University

Embrace Convicted Civility

by

Graphic by Evelyn Lee A few years ago, there was a campus conversation about whether we prize civility too much over robust disagreement. The line is fine and important. In fact, I value both and hope to contribute to a university campus where strong, carefully articulated positions are placed in conversation with confidence and vigor. As with most things, however, there is … [Read more...] about Embrace Convicted Civility