Photo Courtesy of Janet KerrJanet Kerr began her duties as the university vice chancellor this semester. Her new role is primarily a fundraising role that will help the university develop further."Janet will help us develop genuine friendships with alumni and friends who can help us build on our margin of excellence through transformation gifts," Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Janet Kerr Takes on New Role in Alma Mater
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Benton Throws a Party Like Jay Gatsby
Photo by Julia NamanPresident Andrew K. Benton threw a house party with The Board on Friday called “AKB Campout,” inviting students to come and — you guessed it — camp out in his backyard for the evening. The event, however, was far from a grimy camping trip. There was no mud, hard labor or port-a-potty involved. In fact, the evening felt a lot more like … [Read more...] about Benton Throws a Party Like Jay Gatsby
Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity
Photo courtesy of Elam Mangum The prestigious Leadership Fellow role was not something Elam Mangum, a 2015 graduate, applied for, but for which she was chosen. President Andrew K. Benton and his office staff are taking an opportunity to invest in her, which she said is a great opportunity for her and is why she said she feels so honored. According to President Benton, … [Read more...] about Alumnus Makes Most of Unique Opportunity
Education Grows in Eden
Sustainability is being promoted in tangible ways this year at Pepperdine. The Center for Sustainability recently announced the official opening of the new “Sustainable Living-Learning Community” known as the Eden Project. The Eden Project, which officially opened Sept. 30, is located on campus in the residence formerly known as Sigma Hall. The residence was … [Read more...] about Education Grows in Eden
Pepperdine Named One of Best Christian Colleges in US
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University Pepperdine University has been named one of “The Best Christian Colleges” in the nation. The No. 4 of 50 ranking was revealed by Christian Universities Online on July 29. College of the Ozarks, Gordon College and Goshen College nabbed the top three spots on the list. The ranking takes into consideration “a variety of quantitative … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Named One of Best Christian Colleges in US