Infographics by Christine Park Pepperdine University rose four spots from No. 84 to No. 80 in the 2027 edition of the U.S News & World Report's Best National Universities rankings. The national university rankings were released Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pepperdine's climb comes after three consecutive years of decline. The University fell from No. 76 to No. 80 in the 2026 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Improves Four Spots in 2027 College Rankings
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Disability Awareness Week Kicks Off with Research Roundtable
Sports Medicine Professor Adam Pennell and Francesca Lanese, senior Sports Medicine major, sit at the head of the table during a Disability Awareness Week roundtable March 9. A way to get close to the topic of disability research is to think about the implications for us now and for the future, said Christin Shatzer Román, Director of Community Engagement and Service. … [Read more...] about Disability Awareness Week Kicks Off with Research Roundtable
Community Mourns Loss of Psychology Professor Steve Rouse
Psychology Professor Steve Rouse (left) and his wife Stacy stand outside Stauffer Chapel on Easter in April 2025. Rouse was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer last fall, according to his CaringBridge page. Photo courtesy of Bradley GriffinThe Pepperdine community is mourning the loss of Steve Rouse, a father, husband, friend, Christian and Psychology professor who died … [Read more...] about Community Mourns Loss of Psychology Professor Steve Rouse
Scientist, Midwesterner and Mentor: Dean Lee Kats Shares Journey from Farm to Shore
A man of many titles, Lee Kats has done it all — a professor of Biology, the Frank R. Seaver chair of Natural Science and the most recent addition, Dean of Seaver College.In his over 30 years of being part of the Pepperdine community, Kats has left a lasting mark on students, faculty and staff across the university.After his appointment as Dean of Seaver College on March … [Read more...] about Scientist, Midwesterner and Mentor: Dean Lee Kats Shares Journey from Farm to Shore
Opinion: Beauty Exists Everywhere
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In multiple psychology courses, I have been required to take the VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths and Virtues test. The assessment covers 24 strengths and virtues, some of which include bravery, hope, creativity and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Beauty Exists Everywhere