Pepperdine alumna (2011) and Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Hill shares her experiences of playing volleyball at Pepperdine, competing abroad professionally, and representing the U.S. twice in the Olympics. “I was proud of bronze,” Hill said. “It was so cool to be an Olympic medalist but it wasn't enough. So to finally be able to do it this time and take home the gold is just so … [Read more...] about Former Pepperdine Volleyball Player Kim Hill Takes Home Olympic Gold
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Going from a Wave to an Olympic Gold Medalist
Pepperdine alumna Kimberly Hill poses with her 2020 Olympic gold medal and golden volleyball she received at the 2021 Founder's Day from President Jim Gash. Hill was the first female recipient of an Olympic gold medal from Pepperdine. Photo by Denver Patterson The torch is lit, the crowd is roaring, the U.S. Women's Volleyball team is ahead and the gold medal is secured. This … [Read more...] about Going from a Wave to an Olympic Gold Medalist
Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
First-year Lauren Wideen smiles during her senior pictures in Prairie du Sac, Wis., in August 2019. Wideen said she looks forward to her college life.Photos Courtesy of Lauren WideenFirst-year Lauren Wideen said she wants to become a physician assistant because she is drawn to helping others and sports. Playing volleyball, basketball and soccer throughout her life, Wideen said … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Sports Enthusiast Strives Toward Being a Physician Assistant
Men’s Volleyball Beats GCU in Back-to-Back-to-Back Weekend
Freshman setter Bryce Dvorak serves while the rest of the team awaits a Grand Canyon University service at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 28. This series sweep maintained the Waves' undefeated 5-0 record at home.Photos by Keonabelle PaniaguaThe No. 5 Pepperdine Men's Volleyball team defeated No. 9 Grand Canyon in a three-match weekend March 26-28. Despite facing tough … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Beats GCU in Back-to-Back-to-Back Weekend
Waves Sweep Concordia, fall to top ranked USC
Freshman Calista Wright celebrates a point during the Sunday, March 21 beach volleyball matchup versus Concordia and USC at the Malibu campus courts. Wright recorded 24 kills against the Eagles. Photos by Dane Bruhahn The No. 8 ranked Pepperdine Beach Volleyball played a doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine and the No. 1 ranked University of Southern … [Read more...] about Waves Sweep Concordia, fall to top ranked USC