Senior Sarai Makaila poses in Orange County in 2022. The photo was taken after she transferred to Pepperdine. Photos courtesy of Sarai Makaila Approximately 50 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with epilepsy and 5 million are diagnosed each year, according to the World Health Organization. “It is OK to feel alone. It is important to grieve, but … [Read more...] about Living with Seizures: Discovering Hope Amidst Disability
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Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years
Professor of Music Melanie Emelio smiles at the camera in her professional headshot. Emelio will retire from Pepperdine this year after 22 years of teaching. Photo courtesy of Melanie EmelioWhile signing her contract with Pepperdine, Music Professor Melanie Emelio said she thought she would stick around for maybe two years then return to teaching in Houston. Instead, Emelio … [Read more...] about Professor of Music Melanie Emelio Retires after 22 years