Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa, the new interim director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Roosa now reports to both the Provost and Advancement across his two roles. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityLess than a week after the University and former Museum Director Andrea Gyorody “mutually agreed” for Gyorody to step down, Pepperdine has named her … [Read more...] about Administration Appoints New Weisman Interim Director, Students Protest After Censorship Controversy
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Letter to the Editor: Everyone Needs to Chill Out About College Rankings
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represents an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues that are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. With the recent release of the 2026 U.S. News … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Everyone Needs to Chill Out About College Rankings
Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Infographic by Betsy Burrow Update: This article was updated on Oct. 1, 2025 to include quotes from Seaver Faculty Senate President Chris Doran. Pepperdine University is ranked 84th in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings, dropping four spots since last year's edition. The national university rankings … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Drops Four Spots in 2026 College Rankings
Form 990 Reveals Pepperdine’s Top Paid Employees for 2024
The first page of Pepperdine's most recently filed IRS Form 990.Pepperdine released its 2024 Internal Revenue Service Form 990, a financial document all tax-exempt organizations are required to file annually and publicly disclose, according to the IRS. The document contains information about Pepperdine’s finances between Aug. 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024, including its … [Read more...] about Form 990 Reveals Pepperdine’s Top Paid Employees for 2024
U.S. News & World Report Rankings Drop
Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify Pepperdine's recent drop in rank from No. 49 to No. 76 has prompted many to wonder about the reasoning behind the drop. Graphic Managing Editor Samantha Torre goes through some of the changes in the ranking metrics and what they mean for Pepperdine and the future of the ranking system. Listen to the episode to hear more about … [Read more...] about U.S. News & World Report Rankings Drop






