Dr. Marv Dunphy Head Coach, Men's Volleyball

Coaching at the college level is not just about numbers; it is about developing men of character. So even after four national championships, a lifetime winning percentage of .800 (400-100), and a gold medal as Olympic head coach, Coach Dunphy's legacy is a tight-knit family of volleyball alumni with a 90% graduation rate.

His players and colleagues paid tribute in a video on Fox Sports. Click here to view the video.

Rick Marrs, Dean of Seaver College

Having been blessed by his 20 years of service to our community as a teacher, scholar, administrator, and preacher, Pepperdine University is pleased to announce Dr. Rick Marrs as the new dean of seaver college.

"Rick has a keen understanding of what makes a great Christian university. He knows our challenges and recognizes our opportunities. He is absolutely one of the hardest working persons on this campus, a man known for his integrity. I have no doubt that Dean Marrs will build on the great traditions established by the deans who precede him." —Pepperdine Provost, Dr. Darryl Tippens

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Christopher Parkening, Distinguished Professor of Music

Regarded universally as "the heir to Segovia," Christopher Parkening has earned acclaim on every continent on the globe. With the freedom to teach anywhere, Professor Parkening chose Pepperdine.

"In our technical world, art is an essential element which must not be left out of the education process. For me, the guitar is a vehicle by which I hope to bring glory to God. Motivation for playing music with excellence is what I hope to pass on to the next generation."

To learn more about Parkening and the 2009 Parkening International Guitar Competition, please visit our site.

Vin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers

He called Sandy Koufax's perfect game in 1965. He called Hank Aaron's record-breaking home run
in 1974. He called Kirk Gibson's World Series Home run in 1988.

This year, we are honored to have him make the call 650 students and their parents have eagerly anticipated:

"Congratulations, Pepperdine class of 2008."

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Thomas J. Stipanowich Academic Director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Recipient of the 2008 American Bar Association's D'Alemberte/Raven Award, recognizing members of the dispute resolution community who have "contributed significantly to the field by developing new or innovative programs..."

"Pepperdine is a unique environment for entrepreneurial thinking because instead of coming up with ten reasons why you can't do something, colleagues encourage bold and imaginative ventures."

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Mrs. Helen Young, A Life of Service

From the day we opened our doors more than 70 years ago, Helen Young has set the standard for selfless service at Pepperdine.

"What I love the most about Pepperdine is our record for training excellent teachers, because through them we impact the world."

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