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Jay Brewster Announced As Next Pepperdine Provost

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Photo courtesy Pepperdine UniversityPresident Jim Gash announced his selection for Pepperdine's next provost, Biology Professor Jay Brewster, in an April 19 email to the Pepperdine community.Brewster was Gash's selection after an internal and international search for the next provost, which began November 2020. Brewster stood out for his character and wisdom, Gash wrote."Jay … [Read more...] about Jay Brewster Announced As Next Pepperdine Provost

Pepperdine Hunts for a New Provost

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Graphic By Ashley MowreaderSept. 1, Pepperdine announced Provost Rick Marrs would step down from his position July 31, 2021. After completing internal and external searches for Marrs' successor, the University hosted six town halls for faculty to meet and interview the final candidates.Three candidates are internal, having served at Pepperdine for years, and the other three … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hunts for a New Provost

Provost Addresses SPP Email and Reaffirms Pepperdine Mission of Inclusion

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Provost Rick Marrs sent an email to the Pepperdine community Oct. 26 addressing the School of Public Policy email marketing campaign sent Oct. 12 its inflammatory tone. Dean Pete Peterson sent the Oct. 12 School of Public Policy campaign, which stood against "far left indoctrination" and The New York Times' The 1619 Project. This campaign received vocal reactions from the … [Read more...] about Provost Addresses SPP Email and Reaffirms Pepperdine Mission of Inclusion

Provost Rick Marrs Shares Plans to Return To Teaching

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Rick Marrs served as provost of Pepperdine for six years and plans to return to teaching in the Religion and Philosophy Division of Seaver College following a sabbatical. Marr photo courtesy of the Office of the Provost After serving for six years as Pepperdine provost, Rick Marrs will step down from office at the close of the 2020–2021 academic year, according to a Sept. 1 … [Read more...] about Provost Rick Marrs Shares Plans to Return To Teaching

Newly appointed provost ready to unify Pepp

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Photo by Kailyn Neil Former Dean of Seaver College, Rick Marrs, a man of scripture, academia, adventure and a proud grandfather of five was appointed the new provost of Pepperdine Aug. 1. Just into his third week as provost, Marrs discussed his plans and aspirations for the schools on the Malibu campus as well as the four other graduate and professional schools of the … [Read more...] about Newly appointed provost ready to unify Pepp