It’s a stressful time of year. As tax season approaches and families rush to finish their FAFSA, navigating through the financial aid websites of colleges is a daunting process. Students and parents are expected to click through hundreds of links in order to comprehend how to receive the most aid possible. This is no exception at Pepperdine. The current estimated cost of … [Read more...] about Who receives financial aid and why?
Ricardo Avila Alvarez
Candidates for the provost position begin their public interviews
The search for the new provost is in its final phase, with candidates already undergoing final interviews and Town Hall meetings. President Andrew K. Benton said he expects the new provost to be named “no later than May.” “The Provost shoulders responsibility for the academic integrity of the institution, overseeing academic programs and ensuring faculty … [Read more...] about Candidates for the provost position begin their public interviews
Knaplund honored as part of Harvard’s “Women Inspiring Change” exhibit
Pepperdine law professor Kristine S. Knaplund was nominated as one of Harvard Law School’s “Women Inspiring Change,” a joint honor by the Harvard Women’s Law Association, the Harvard Law and International Development Society and other HLS organizations in honor of International Women’s Day on March 5. Knaplund, nominated by a former student, shares the nominee list with … [Read more...] about Knaplund honored as part of Harvard’s “Women Inspiring Change” exhibit
The light at the end of the dark abyss
I should probably be dead by now. In my 21 years on this earth, I have endured accidents that would’ve ended the lives of many others. I have split my head open on four occasions, I’ve nearly drowned twice, I’ve had a ceramic piñata smashed on my head, I’ve fallen off a 7-foot bunk bed and smashed my head against a desk, I’ve fallen off the … [Read more...] about The light at the end of the dark abyss
Humans vs. Zombies takes over campus
Monday. 8 a.m. It’s just an average wake-up-and-begrudgingly-go-to-class day at Pepperdine. Students are wandering around aimlessly with the heavy burden of getting an education on their backs. With the joyous feel of Friday, the ecstatic environment of Saturday and the inescapable death grip of Sunday all gone, it’s time to get to work. But there is something … [Read more...] about Humans vs. Zombies takes over campus