Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
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International Programs Associate Dean Search Committee Hosts Public Forum
International Programs Associate Dean Search Committee held an open forum for faculty, staff and students to decide whether the position of Associate Dean would be appointed to Dr. Fiona Stewart, interim associate dean of International Programs and associate professor of Italian. The forum was hosted in the Black Plaza Classroom 189 on March 26. The public forum was used to … [Read more...] about International Programs Associate Dean Search Committee Hosts Public Forum
Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
Dean of International Programs Ron Cox smiles for a photo with students in Uganda in summer 2022. Cox said he hopes to continue emphasizing global competence and cultural humility. Photos courtesy of Ron Cox Seaver Dean Michael Feltner named Ron Cox dean of International Programs, Feltner wrote in a Feb. 21 email to the Pepperdine community. Cox has served as interim dean of … [Read more...] about Seaver College Names Ron Cox Dean of International Programs
More Than Just a Few Words: Pepperdine Community Remembers Ted McAllister
Ted McAllister, the Edward. L. Gaylord Chair and professor of Public Policy, stands outside Pepperdine's School of Public Policy. McAllister died in late January, according to SPP's Jan. 27 news release, and left an impact on many people at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Lena PacificiTed McAllister, the Edward L. Gaylord Chair and professor of Public Policy, died in late … [Read more...] about More Than Just a Few Words: Pepperdine Community Remembers Ted McAllister
The Graph: Jordan Program on Pause
After International Programs' decision to pause the 2023 faculty-led Jordan summer program, Life and Arts Editor Tanya Yarian discusses her reporting on the story. The 2022 program the year prior experienced an outbreak of COVID-19, which factored into the decision to pause the program for this year. “We had a really difficult time this year and we needed to slow down and make … [Read more...] about The Graph: Jordan Program on Pause