Kay Coles James spoke on how she armed herself for politics by becoming solidified in her identity, calling and faith.The School of Public Policy hosted James during the Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture. Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy, sat down with James for a discussion titled: A Life of Faithful Leadership in Politics … [Read more...] about The Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Discusses Being Armed for Politics: Identity, Calling and Faith
washington
International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
Photos by Julianna Lauro For the third year in a row, Pepperdine has been ranked by the Institute of International Education as the No. 1 university with more than 67 percent of Pepperdine students participating in a program during their time as students, according to the International Programs website. For some students, though, the opportunity to study abroad can create … [Read more...] about International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
Lorenzo Romar Returns as New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Photo by Christian Petersen, Getty Images Pepperdine Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Arizona’s Lorenzo Romar as its next head coach, according to a statement released on Monday, Mar. 12. Romar, 59, is serving on Sean Miller’s coaching staff as the Associate Head Coach after serving as the head coach of University of Washington from 2002 to 2017. He will … [Read more...] about Lorenzo Romar Returns as New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Gerrymandering Laws Face Redrawing
Art by Peau PorotesanoFor years, races for public office have often been altered due to gerrymandering —the act of redrawing district lines in hopes of increasing the number of winnable seats. This tactic has been a bipartisan practice for years and has allowed candidates to win seats in a controversial way. On Oct. 3rd, the "Supreme Court [heard] oral arguments in a … [Read more...] about Gerrymandering Laws Face Redrawing
The White House Takes a Different Approach to Deal-Making
Art by Peau PorotesanoPresident Donald Trump is starting to flex his business muscles in the White House. In the past couple weeks, recent reports out of Washington have revealed that he has bypassed his fellow Republicans in hopes of advancing his stalled agenda. In an unanticipated move, Trump has "handed a loaded gun to Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer," according to Anthony … [Read more...] about The White House Takes a Different Approach to Deal-Making
