The sun shines on Malibu campus during a bright August day, with no students in sight. On-campus residential living remained mostly closed to students for the 2021 academic year, with the exception of students with hardship accommodations. Photo by Ali Levens As COVID-19 cases drop in LA County and more University employees receive vaccinations. Pepperdine Housing and … [Read more...] about HRL Prepares for a Fully Reopened Fall
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More Students Migrate to Malibu Despite Ongoing Virtual Format
Graphic by Annabelle ChildersA first-year experience. A college community. A final track season. With the start of another online semester, students are hoping to salvage some of the experiences they’ve lost.Seaver Dean Michael Feltner’s Jan. 8, announcement outlined plans for an online start to the spring 2021 semester, prompting some students to pack their bags … [Read more...] about More Students Migrate to Malibu Despite Ongoing Virtual Format
Spending a Pepper-dime — How COVID-19 Impacted Pepperdine’s Financials
Graphic by Ashley Mowreader Sixty million dollars is a big deficit, even for a university with $1.4 billion in assets. When the school year began, the University faced a $60 million to $80 million budgetary shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Jim Gash told the Pepperdine community during the Aug. 11, President's Briefing. During the pandemic, students have … [Read more...] about Spending a Pepper-dime — How COVID-19 Impacted Pepperdine’s Financials
Recently Finished Remodel Revitalizes Lovernich
New lighting illuminates the renovated kitchen and living space in Lovernich Apartments, photographed Aug. 11. In the past, students have complained about dim lighting and dated finishes, prompting HRL to update Lovernich. Photos courtesy of Lucy Man, Housing and Residence Life Housing and Residence Life completed extensive renovations to Lovernich Apartments over the … [Read more...] about Recently Finished Remodel Revitalizes Lovernich
Living on Campus During Fall 2020
A usually crowded Seaver Drive sits almost empty as campus remains closed for the fall 2020 semester. Photo by Kayiu WongWith the announcement of a completely remote fall 2020 semester, most Pepperdine students faced the decision to stay home or find off-campus housing if possible. Some students, however, will still live on campus in Malibu this fall.Campus housing is closed … [Read more...] about Living on Campus During Fall 2020
