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Livingstone to step down as Dean of Management

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine University After more than 12 years as dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management, Linda Livingstone is stepping down to accept a new role as dean at the George Washington University School of Business in Washington, D.C. Senior Associate Dean Dave Smith will serve as interim dean as the university conducts a national search, … [Read more...] about Livingstone to step down as Dean of Management

Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost

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Dean of Seaver College Rick Marrs was named the new provost of Pepperdine University. He will start Aug. 1, 2014,  according to the university press release. Provost Daryl Tippens sent out an email on Sept. 16 declaring he would retire, leaving the role open. A search committee was launched, and town hall meetings were held with Lipscomb University Senior Vice President for … [Read more...] about Rick Marrs named new Pepperdine provost

Provost Tippens to retire in 2014

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University Provost Darryl Tippens, eying the Pacific on his back porch, reflected on more than a decade of administrative service and teaching. “There is a lot of adrenaline in this place,” he said. “There was never a lack of opportunity to try things.” Tippens announced his retirement as provost through email on Sept. 16, effective at the end of the spring … [Read more...] about Provost Tippens to retire in 2014