Pepperdine Athletics is in a rather envious position for a small school in a highly competitive area. The school has won three national championships since 2005. The 2021 season in particular saw two teams competing at Division I's biggest stage — with Women's Tennis narrowly losing the championship, and men's golf beating Oklahoma for the Title. Yet, Pepperdine's Athletic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics balances facilities expectations
Training
Pepp Introduces Step Up Certificate
Logo courtesy of Student AffairsA new certification is in the works for students hoping to educate themselves and others on Step Up.The new Step Up training certification will soon allow more students to become advocates for one another’s health and safety, specifically in the area of sexual misconduct. Pepperdine originally implemented Step Up as a way to encourage … [Read more...] about Pepp Introduces Step Up Certificate
Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
Photos by Arthur Puu Brianna Visalli started her soccer career early at only 4 years old at a local church league called Los Gatos Christian. Now she's playing in the National Women's Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. Visalli considered playing abroad after some of her previous coaches advised her that playing in the states was a risk. However, because of her … [Read more...] about Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
Cultivating the SEED of Diversity
Settled in for its second year, SEED has doubled in faculty participation since Pepperdine implemented the diversity training program last year. This year, 59 staff and faculty will participate in the program. Members of the Pepperdine staff and faculty have voluntarily undergone diversity and inclusion training. Diversity training was part of a list of demands made by … [Read more...] about Cultivating the SEED of Diversity
