Graphic File Photo Pepperdine University is now officially ranked in the Top 50 National Universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. Pepperdine is tied with Pennsylvania State University, University Park; University of Florida; and Villanova University for No. 50. Dean Michael Feltner said that the recent boost in ranking is good news, and this is the first … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Ranks in Top 50 Universities
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School of Law rises seven spots in rankings
The School of Law jumped from 61st to 54th place in the U.S. News and World Report Law School ranking for 2014. This seven-place jump is partly a result of the 58.2 percent employment rate of the class of 2012, according to Assistant Dean for Career Development Selina Brandt. The U.S. News and World Report Law School rankings focus on the nine-month post-graduate employment … [Read more...] about School of Law rises seven spots in rankings
Grading the NFL Season: Part II
Art by Sacha Irick Did you guys ever see those AFC and NFC championship games? The Superbowl is right around the corner, and it's gonna be a doozy! I'd wager we get about three more Richard Sherman sound bites to hold us over until then. Philadelphia Eagles : B- The Eagles were off to a shaky start under new Head Coach Chip Kelly and starting QB Michael Vick, but … [Read more...] about Grading the NFL Season: Part II
Grading the NFL Season: Part III
Art by Sacha Irick Apparently the two states to legalize recreational marijuana — Washington and Colorado — are getting together this Sunday for a “Super Bowl.” Go figure. Green Bay Packers B- The Packers were a shoo-in for the playoffs at the start of the season, but a broken collarbone for QB Aaron Rogers showed just how flawed this team is without their star … [Read more...] about Grading the NFL Season: Part III
Staff Editorial: Should we panic after our ratings dropped?
Art by Sacha Irick Last week, the Graphic reported that Pepperdine’s place in the U.S. News & World Report’s roster of national universities, dropped from No. 54 to No. 57. Of course, with the annual release of the rankings came the salvo of higher education critics, with generic headlines like “Why U.S. News’ college rankings hurt students” and “Why U.S. News college … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Should we panic after our ratings dropped?
