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Samantha Torre

A Change in Methodology: Pepperdine Drops In Rank

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U.S. News & World Report released their rankings for the 2023-24 academic year Sept. 18th, placing Pepperdine at 76 out of 436 national universities. Pepperdine has dropped 21 spots from 2022-23, when Pepperdine was listed at No. 55, according to Pepperdine Newsroom. This year, U.S. News & World Report has significantly changed its methodology, both … [Read more...] about A Change in Methodology: Pepperdine Drops In Rank

Photo Gallery: Students Celebrate International Programs’ Return

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Pepperdine International Programs alumni and prospective study abroad participants united for a night of fun and food at Alumni Park on Aug. 31, for The Return — Pepperdine's annual celebration of its abroad programs. International Programs provided students with free food trucks, games, merchandise for abroad alumni, scholarship opportunities and videos about each abroad … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Students Celebrate International Programs’ Return

Pepperdine Ambassadors Council Restarts Application Process

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Lauren Cosentino, vice president for Advancement and chief development officer, speaks at the PAC information session in the Fireside Room on Aug. 29. Cosentino spoke about mentorship opportunities through PAC. Photos by Sharon Stevens Pepperdine Ambassadors Council is returning for the 2023-24 academic year, according to an Aug. 1 email from PAC to the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Ambassadors Council Restarts Application Process

University Terminates Employee Following Investigation

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Graphic by Gabrielle Salgado Pepperdine has terminated former University employee Scott Woeckel's employment Tuesday following an internal investigation, according to an Aug. 23 press release. The University initially placed Woeckel on leave after his arrest Aug. 12. Woeckel worked at the Caruso School of Law as the manager in audiovisual production and information … [Read more...] about University Terminates Employee Following Investigation

Police Arrest Pepperdine Law School AV Staff Member

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Graphic by Gabrielle Salgado C.C. Unit — a "self-described child advocacy group" that poses as minors online to catch predators — carried out a "sting operation" to arrest Scott Woeckel, Pepperdine manager, audiovisual production and information systems Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the Malibu Daily News' Instagram. C.C. Unit communicated with Woeckel via an online app, … [Read more...] about Police Arrest Pepperdine Law School AV Staff Member