Photo courtesy of Ron Hall | Design by Logan Wood It is hard to miss the many awards that fill the walls of Cyndia Clegg’s office. But perhaps one of the most striking is a 1999 certificate from Pepperdine naming Clegg a distinguished professor of English. “I was the only woman distinguished professor until about the last decade,” Clegg said.Pepperdine grants … [Read more...] about Cyndia Clegg: Breaking Barriers on Campus
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Connie Horton: Rising up in a Room Full of Men
Photo by Milan Loiacono | Design by Logan Wood When Pepperdine administrators face important decisions, Connie Horton is often one of the only female leaders in the room. As vice president for Student Affairs since 2017, Horton oversees a variety of departments such as Housing and Residence Life, Student Activities and Campus Recreation. She is a key decision maker, and … [Read more...] about Connie Horton: Rising up in a Room Full of Men
Dean’s Office Announces “Credit/No Credit” Option for Students
A student petition circulated online after Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced academic accommodations. Screenshot by Lindsey Sullivan In response to student outcry for academic accommodations following the transition to remote classes, the Seaver College Dean’s Office is offering students the ability to select up to eight units of coursework to receive credit/no … [Read more...] about Dean’s Office Announces “Credit/No Credit” Option for Students
‘I’m Not Ready to Go Home’: Students Forced to Say Goodbye to Florence
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo, stands in the center of Florence. Photo by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine students abroad in Florence, Italy, must promptly return home to the United States as the university suspends the international program for the remainder of the semester. Pepperdine sent a university-wide email Feb. … [Read more...] about ‘I’m Not Ready to Go Home’: Students Forced to Say Goodbye to Florence
IP Monitors Military Conflict in Middle East
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniPepperdine’s International Programs (IP) continually monitors military activity in the Middle East, where they offer three opportunities for Seaver College students to study abroad: the Jordan summer program, an educational field trip (EFT) to Jordan through the London program and an EFT to the United Arab Emirates through the Florence … [Read more...] about IP Monitors Military Conflict in Middle East
