http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/ The latest Pepperdine University press releases. en-us Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:25:15 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/june/pepperdine-remembers-mark-kirk.htm The Pepperdine community was saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Kirk, a member of the Pepperdine University Board of Regents, at age 55. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:25:14 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/june/pepperdine-three-new-regents.htm Pepperdine University has announced three new additions to its 40-member Board of Regents, the governing board of the University. Peter James Johnson, Jr., Kimberly Lindley, and John Plueger have accepted the role of helping to shape the direction of the University. In addition, Pepperdine's fourth president, William S. Banowsky, has been named Life Regent. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:14:15 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/may/richard-mouw-distinguished-visiting-scholar.htm Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, will begin a yearlong appointment as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Pepperdine University at the start of the 2013-14 academic year. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 15 May 2013 14:43:12 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/april/weisenberg-named-womens-basketball-coach.htm After a comprehensive nationwide search Pepperdine has announced Ryan Weisenberg as the new head coach for the women's basketball program. Weisenberg joined the Waves' staff as an assistant for the 2012-13 season after more than 15 years of coaching in the prep, collegiate, and professional ranks. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:21:25 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/april/pepperdine-launches-waves-of-innovation.htm President Andrew Benton announces a new initiative to foster creativity and innovation from within the Pepperdine University community. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:57:14 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/april/pepperdine-named-green-college.htm Pepperdine University is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:31:21 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/april/law-school-hosts-new-normal-symposium.htm "The New Normal in College Sports: Realigned and Reckoning" took place at the School of Law, Malibu, all day April 5, featuring four panel discussions with leading academics, university administrators, and practitioners in a variety of areas. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:05 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/march/pepperdine-presidents-higher-ed-2013.htm Pepperdine University was recently named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2013 by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:10:26 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/march/project-serve-2013.htm Project Serve at Pepperdine is a tradition as close to the heart of the University Mission as it is possible to be. Every year during spring break, when students have a week to kick back and relax, dozens of Seaver College students instead donate their time to Project Serve, volunteering in groups at home and abroad. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:09:44 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/march/wos-b-corporation-pitch-competition.htm Waves of Service recently hosted the B Corporation Pitch Competition presented by B Revolution Friday, Feb. 15, at Pepperdine's Drescher campus in Malibu. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:14:14 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/february/tim-odonnell-2013-city-manager.htm The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership at the School of Public Policy has announced the appointment of Tim O'Donnell as the 2013 City Manager in Residence. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:18:43 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2013/january/hayward-spring-2013-simon-distinguished-visiting-professor.htm The Pepperdine School of Public Policy has announced the appointment of Steven F. Hayward as the Spring 2013 William E. Simon Distinguished Visiting Professor. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:23:29 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/november/weisman-pop-culture-closing.htm The three-month exhibition, "Pop Culture: Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation," will come to the end of its run at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Malibu, Sunday, Dec. 2. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:14:11 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/november/same-chapter-wins-pumpkin-contest.htm The Pepperdine student chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after carving out a name for itself as winner of the SAME national pumpkin carving contest. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:47:28 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/november/michael-beard-returning-mens-golf-coach.htm After spending the past season and a half at Arizona State, former Pepperdine All-American Michael Beard('02) is returning as the Waves' new men's golf head coach on December 1. Beard's first tournament in charge will be in the spring season when the Waves take part in the Arizona Intercollegiate on January 28 to 29. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:08:09 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/november/new-gbr.htm The latest issue of the 2012 Graziadio Business Review, which publishes four times annually, has hit the Web and can be read, shared and commented on at http://gbr.pepperdine.edu. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:41:38 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/november/pepperdine-graphic-media-currents-wins-pacemaker-award.htm Pepperdine Graphic Media and its student-run publication, Currents Magazine, has been awarded a 2012 Magazine Pacemaker Award for Features by the Associated College Press. The "Pulitzer Prize" of student journalism was awarded to the Pepperdine students at the ACP/CMA National College Media Convention, held in Chicago from October 31 to November 4. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:48:20 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/october/benton-named-aiccu-chair.htm The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) has named Pepperdine University President Andrew K. Benton chair of the Sacramento-based association. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:26:42 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/october/goukasian-named-singleton-chair.htm Seaver College finance professor Levon Goukasian has been named the Singleton Chair in Finance, thanks to a generous gift from Seaver College alumnus Will Singleton ('84) to establish the endowed position. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:18:35 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/october/athletics-ncaa-gsr-success.htm The NCAA has once again ranked Pepperdine Athletics high among its peers in their latest Graduate Success Rate figures released October 25. Among Division I schools, the Waves' overall mark of 94 percent was the best in Southern California, second among all 24 California schools, and second among West Coast Conference programs. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:19:03 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/october/2012-haw-awards.htm Pepperdine hosted its annual Howard A. White Awards for Teaching Excellence ceremony October 5, during the University Faculty Conference, awarding eight Pepperdine professors with the honor. The award, named in honor of Pepperdine's fifth president who served the University as teacher and administrator for almost 30 years, is given to full-time faculty members each year in recognition of their distinguished record of teaching excellence. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:16:50 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/october/ncsa-ranks-pepperdine-highly.htm In a study released October 3 by NCSA Athletic Recruiting, Pepperdine University fared extremely well, ranking second among Division I schools on the West Coast. The Collegiate Power Rankings study takes into account athletic postseason success, academic rankings and student-athlete graduation rates. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:38:28 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/october/lloyd-bill-of-rights-site.htm Gordon Lloyd, professor of public policy, has launched his new website on the Bill of Rights on TeachingAmericanHistory.org. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:29:16 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/september/2012-athletics-hall-of-fame.htm A Pepperdine coaching legend, a trailblazer in women's soccer, a Major League Baseball veteran, and the school's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball will make up the newest group that is to be inducted into the Pepperdine University Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:51:49 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/september/merrill-moses-joins-waves-coaching-staff.htm The two-time Olympian and former All-American water polo player at Pepperdine, has joined the Waves' staff as the interim co-head coach. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:42:14 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/september/pepperdine-hosts-waves-of-flags-2012.htm To honor the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Pepperdine will stage a dramatic display of flags on its expansive lawn at Alumni Park, Malibu--with one flag, of the victim's nationality, for each of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that tragic day. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:41:52 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/august/pepperdine-sigma-delta-pi-earns-natl-award.htm Pepperdine University's chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society has been named an "Honor Chapter" for its outstanding activities in 2011-12. This is the 4th consecutive year that Pepperdine has received this award. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:56:40 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/august/hawken-coauthors-drug-policy-book.htm Angela Hawken, associate professor of public policy at the School of Public Policy, has coauthored a new book titled, "Marijuana Legalizaton: What Everyone Needs to Know," with Johathan P. Culkin, Beau Kilmer, and Mark A. R. Kleiman. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:56:53 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/august/pepperdine-scotland-debuts-two-plays-eff.htm Pepperdine's theatre department has debuted two new plays at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with performances taking place at the Scottish theatre event from August 1 to 11. The two groups of students have rehearsed for months to perform Why Do You Stand There in the Rain?, by Peter Arnott, and Anonymous by Naomi Iizuka. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:06:54 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/august/greenteam-community-garden.htm As the fall semester approaches, members of the Pepperdine GreenTeam are gearing up to resume their efforts in educating and informing the University community of the benefits of planting, growing, and sharing the fruits of their labor. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:57:49 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/july/spp-polling-series.htm The California Business Roundtable and the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy released the first results in an innovative, bimonthly polling series Thursday, Jul. 19. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:55:30 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/july/parkening-inducted-guitar-foundation-hall-of-fame.htm Pepperdine University Distinguished Professor of Music and world-renowned American classical guitarist Christopher Parkening was recently inducted into the Guitar Foundation of America Hall of Fame. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:55:17 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/july/pepperdine-hosts-2012-olympics-reception.htm A special reception honoring Pepperdine's rich Olympic history will be held Thursday, Jul. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the recently renovated Pepperdine London House in London, England. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:21:32 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/july/2011-12-athletics-year-in-review.htm Pepperdine Athletics had a banner year in 2011-12, winning one national championship while six teams won a total of seven conference championships. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:36:43 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/july/terry-schroeder-mwp-head-coach.htm Pepperdine Athletics has announced that water polo icon Terry Schroeder will return to Pepperdine as its head men's water polo coach in the 2013 season. Schroeder, who was previously in charge of the program for 20 years and led the Waves to the 1997 NCAA championship, is currently the head coach of the USA men's water polo team that is headed to the London Olympics. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:43:50 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/june/waves-win-ada-allsports.htm Pepperdine University was honored with the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) All-Sports trophy for the 2011-12 year for the third time in eight years. Pepperdine was the top-ranked Division I-AAA institution in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings, after capturing the title in both 2004-05 and 2005-06. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:04:13 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/june/mens-volleyball-earns-ncaa-apr-award.htm For the fourth-consecutive season, the men's volleyball program has been recognized for its high Academic Progress Rate. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:30:59 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/june/faye-mcclure-named-regent.htm Faye W. McClure, vice president of strategic marketing for Farmers Insurance Group, has been appointed to Pepperdine University's Board of Regents, effective July 1. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:56:57 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/june/parkening-2012-winners.htm Christopher Parkening and Pepperdine University announced the Petrit Ceku, of Croatia, the winner of the third triennial Parkening International Guitar Competition. The competition, the world's preeminent guitar competition with the largest prize purse of any classical guitar competition, took place from May 29 through June 2, 2012. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:17:50 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/june/pepperdine-establishes-jerry-rushford-center.htm Pepperdine University announces the establishment of the Jerry Rushford Center for Research on Churches of Christ and the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement, an umbrella for several scholarly programs, services, and resources. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:45:51 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/may/baseball-wins-wcc-title.htm Pepperdine's baseball team celebrated their 18th regular-season West Coast Conference title win last weekend when they beat San Diego May 27 in a home game at Eddy D. Field Stadium, Malibu. The Waves jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and didn't look back, riding a seven shutout-inning performance from starter Corey Miller to cruise to the series-deciding win. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 29 May 2012 17:01:52 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/may/2012-international-scholars.htm Five recent Pepperdine University graduates have joined the elite rank of Fulbright Scholars and alumna Melanie Sollitt ('11) has secured a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:22:28 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/may/sharon-hargrave-new-boone-center-director.htm Sharon Hargrave, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples, families, and intergenerational issues, has been appointed the new director of the Boone Center for the Family. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 18 May 2012 14:27:42 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/may/faculty-skypes-greek-govt-debt-crisis.htm Demos arranged for a minister in the Greek government to Skype into class for a live frank and informal Q&A regarding the debt crisis seizing the country and sending shockwaves across the European Union. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 11 May 2012 12:05:58 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/april/sand-volleyball-wins-national-championship.htm Pepperdine Wins Inaugural AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championship Megan Huard <mhuard@pepperdine.edu> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:17:03 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/april/seaver-undergraduate-research-banquet-2012.htm The Seaver Dean's Office hosted the 2012 Undergraduate Research Banquet and Presentations March 29 at various locations across the Malibu campus. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:52:50 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/february/pepperdine-remembers-james-q-wilson.htm The Pepperdine community was saddened to learn that Dr. James Q. Wilson, the Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine and recipient of the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, passed away March 2. He was 80 years-old. Megan Huard <mhuard@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:35:39 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/february/libraries-launch-digital-commons.htm The Pepperdine Digital Commons at the Pepperdine Libraries is now live, providing a centralized platform for Pepperdine journals, faculty webpages, conference proceedings, student research, and e-scholarship. The collection aims to make Pepperdine's scholarly output accessible, secure, and search engine optimized for online discovery. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:40:14 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/february/chinese-business-delegation.htm The Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management and ChinaMart® Los Angeles hosted a February 16 seminar on U.S.-China trade relations and shared economic interests for members of a business delegation from the People's Republic of China and U.S. business officials as part of Vice President Xi Jinping's visit to Los Angeles. Megan Huard <mhuard@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:35 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/february/perrin-named-lcu-president.htm Perrin will become the sixth former Pepperdine employee currently serving as a university president. Megan Huard <mhuard@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:23 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/january/private-capital-markets.htm Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management and Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. will collaborate on research regarding access to capital for private businesses and national economic forecasts. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:12:10 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/january/parkening-judges-announced.htm The judges for the third triennial Parkening International Guitar Competition, to be presented by Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, from Wednesday, May 30, to Saturday, June 2, have been announced. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:09:45 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/january/mens-volleyball-opens-2012-season.htm Waves men's volleyball opened the 2012 season last weekend with a pair of matches versus Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association rival and the #13-ranked Lewis University Flyers on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:29:43 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2012/january/herbert-luft-passes.htm The Pepperdine community was saddened to learn that Herbert Luft, who held several key positions with the University over 26 years, passed away this week. He was 69 years old. Megan Huard <mhuard@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:36:39 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/december/pepperdine-holiday-service.htm The spirit of the holidays stirs in the hearts of the Pepperdine community as faculty, students, and alumni unite for the season of giving. This year, service initiatives continued the scope of service to avenues of generosity, and purpose-filled members of Pepperdine's five schools served familiar organizations to express their instinct to give. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:27:31 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/december/pepperdine-mourns-rosemary-raitt.htm The Pepperdine community was saddened to learn that Rosemary Kraemer Lokey Raitt, a 29-year member of the Board of Regents, passed away on December 16. She was 91 years-old. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:14:22 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/december/davenport-institute-launches-golden-governance-blog.htm The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership at the School of Public Policy recently launched a new blog, Golden Governance, which focuses on government and citizen collaboration to provide services in California communities. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:59:48 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/december/john-paglia-tom-hopkins-award.htm John Paglia, associate professor of finance at the Graziadio School and director of the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project, was presented with the first annual Tom Hopkins Award for Excellence in Mergers and Acquisitions by Chapter 101 of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:09:24 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/november/pepperdine-mourns-robert-jackson.htm The Pepperdine community was saddened to learn of the passing on November 21 of Robert Jackson, a 25-year member of the Board of Regents. He was 80 years old. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:12:59 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/november/glenn-webb-order-of-the-rising-sun.htm Glenn Webb, Professor Emeritus at Pepperdine and former director of the Institute for the Study of Asian Cultures, was conferred the Order of the Rising Sun by His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Akihito of Japan November 15 in Los Angeles, Calif. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:15 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/november/waves-top-ncaa-graduation-success-rates.htm Pepperdine University continues to do an outstanding job of graduating its student-athletes, according to Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data released by the NCAA on October 25. Thirteen of the Waves' 14 programs had averages better than the national rate for their sports and seven teams received perfect scores. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:04:36 -0800 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/november/davenport-releases-golden-governance.htm A report issued October 27 by Pepperdine University's Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership finds that California's tough economy is causing cities, towns and counties across the state to rethink how they tackle some of their toughest challenges. A new collaborative approach to governance, it notes, is key. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:17:31 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/november/law-school-hosts-lane-tanenbaum.htm The School of Law hosted two authors and legal scholars from across the political divides, Mark Lane and Robert K. Tanenbaum, on October 27 for a discussion about their careers and the search for truth following President Kennedy's assassination. The discussion, titled "From the Left and the Right," took place with a crowded audience in the Mendenhall Appellate Courtroom of the law school, Malibu. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:16:26 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/november/rwanda-delegate-visits-pepperdine.htm The School of Law and School of Public Policy (SPP) joined forces last week to host a delegate of Rwandan leaders, including the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Tharcisse Karugarama. The four-day visit served to strengthen ties between Pepperdine and the Rwandan government, which is served every summer by internships from students at the law school and SPP. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:15:44 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/f-s-waves-of-service-award-2011.htm Daphne Green, laboratory manager for Pepperdine University's Natural Science Division, was awarded the inaugural Faculty/Staff Waves of Service Award at the annual Pepperdine Honors event held Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Mullin Town Square on the Malibu campus. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:50:31 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/benton-named-to-nhec.htm President Andrew K. Benton has been named one of three inaugural vice chairs at the creation and first convening of a national Commission on Higher Education Attainment. Its goal is to chart a course for greatly improving college retention and attainment and, in turn, restore the nation's higher education preeminence. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:26:32 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/step-up-conference.htm Over 120 participants flocked to Pepperdine's Malibu campus Saturday, Oct. 8, to attend the third annual Step Up Women's Network College Connections Conference hosted by Seaver Admission. The day was filled with college access programming and mentorship between professional women mentors and high school girls from underserved, under-resourced communities in Los Angeles. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:56:26 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/greek-orgs-earn-national-distinctions.htm Two Greek organizations at Pepperdine University were recently recognized nationally for their exemplary accomplishments within the university community and beyond. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:43:58 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/church-relations-changes.htm Pepperdine University religion professor Jerry Rushford is concluding 30 years of distinctive service as director of Church Relations and director of Pepperdine's acclaimed Bible Lectures effective May 4, 2012. Following a year of teaching in Pepperdine's international program in London, England, he will return to Pepperdine to be director of the Churches of Christ Heritage Center. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:56:16 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/2011-athletics-hall-of-fame.htm Three All-Americans, a coaching legend, and one national championship team make up the newest group inducted into the Pepperdine University Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees, Mike Fetters (baseball), Maureen Formico (women's basketball), Jim Harrick (men's basketball), Troy Tanner (men's volleyball), and the 2006 NCAA champion men's tennis team, were announced Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Department of Athletics' 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, Calif. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:55:50 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/october/howard-a-white-awards-2011.htm The 2011 recipients of the Howard A. White Award for Teaching Excellence were announced Friday, Oct. 7, during the University Faculty Conference. The award, named in honor of Pepperdine's fifth president who served the University as teacher and administrator for almost 30 years, is given to full-time faculty members each year in recognition of their distinguished record of teaching excellence. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:59:18 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/september/khalil-jahshan-dc-program.htm Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Seaver College Washington D.C. Internship Program, will be on the Malibu campus Monday, Oct. 3, to Wednesday, Oct. 5, to host a series of events where he will discuss the DC program and its internships with students. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:07:17 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/september/pepperdine-conducts-syria-secret-survey.htm Eight out of ten Syrians surveyed want to see regime change and won't be satisfied with mere reform, according to analysis by Angela Hawken, associate professor of economics and policy analysis at the School of Public Policy (SPP), of interviews done for the Democracy Council of California. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:41:40 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/september/laure-sudreau-rippe-endowed-chair-sol.htm School of Law alumna Laure Sudreau-Rippe has provided Pepperdine with a generous gift to establish the Laure Sudreau-Rippe Endowed Chair at the School of Law. The endowed chair-the first to be given to the school by a female alumna-was announced at a private dinner at which professor Janet Kerr, the first occupant of the endowed chair, was also honored. Gareen Darakjian <gareen.darakjian@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:47:13 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/september/new-gbr.htm The latest issue of the Graziadio Business Review, the scholarly online journal of the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, is now live at GBR.pepperdine.edu. This issue features a mix of articles, a video interview, and book reviews by Graziadio faculty and authors new to the GBR. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:31:02 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/august/gsbm-visiting-faculty-poland.htm The Graziadio School of Business & Management will host three visiting faculty from the Warsaw School of Economics-SGH in Poland between Aug. 2011 and Feb. 2012. The hosting of visiting professors provides a unique opportunity for the Graziadio School to establish professional networks to enable future thought leadership, research work, publications, and long-term relationships. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:01:10 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/august/sand-volleyball-intercollegiate-sport.htm Pepperdine University's Department of Athletics will add women's sand volleyball as an intercollegiate sport under the direction of indoor volleyball coach Nina Matthies, one of the best beach volleyball players in the history of the sport. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:34:59 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/august/spp-partners-with-millennium-momentum-foundation.htm Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy has recently become an educational partner with the Millennium Momentum Foundation, Inc. (MMF) to act as an academic resource for its state-of-the-art Leadership Development Institute. The program provides practical leadership development and employment skills training, mentoring, and professional development support services for students pursuing higher education and careers in public policy. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:34:49 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/august/sigma-delta-pi-honor-chapter.htm Pepperdine's chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an "Honor Chapter" for its outstanding activities in 2010-11. This is the third consecutive year that Pepperdine has received the same award, which was awarded to only 11 of 581 chapters nationwide this year. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:33:59 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/july/literary-faculty-london-rowan-williams.htm Two members of the Seaver College faculty, Cyndia Clegg, Distinguished Professor of English, and Paul Contino, Professor of Great Books, recently travelled to England to represent Pepperdine at the "Hospitable Text" conference held at the Notre Dame Centre in London. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:40:20 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/july/pepperdine-presidents-higher-ed-community-service-honor-roll.htm Pepperdine University was recently named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2010 by the Corporation for National and Community Service and the U.S. Departments of Education and Housing and Urban Development. Pepperdine was named to the Honor Roll with Distinction. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:38:43 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/july/joetta-forsyth-financial-wisdom.htm Do you rule your money or does your money rule you? Joetta Forsyth, assistant professor of finance at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, suggests that being in control of personal finances at an early age ensures a better life in her latest book, Financial Wisdom Volume 1: Personal Finance and Career Skills to Guide Teens and Young Adults on Their Journey to Success and Happiness. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:39:02 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/july/crossing-boundaries-leadership-institute.htm Nine students recently returned to Malibu after spending two weeks in Lausanne, Switzerland, training to become global citizens and future leaders. The Crossing Boundaries Leadership Institute offered a one-unit course in Communication & Leadership, designed to examine the communication processes through which individuals influence, motivate, and mobilize others to work together toward common goals within organizations, communities, and society. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:42:07 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/leo-mallette-authors-writing-for-conferences.htm Leo Mallette, a 2006 graduate of the doctor of education in organizational leadership program at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) and adjunct Graziadio School of Business and Management faculty member, recently authored his latest book, Writing for Conferences: A Handbook for Graduate Students and Faculty (Greenwood Press, 2011), an essential guide for graduate students who want to publish the results of the research projects of their graduate program to maximum effect. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:03:12 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/2011-youth-citizenship-seminar.htm Pepperdine University hosted the 34th annual Youth Citizenship Seminar (YCS) Monday, June 20, to Friday, June 24, inviting over 250 high-achieving high school juniors from throughout Southern California to spend five memorable days interacting with today's leaders, exploring current national and world topics, and sharing memorable interaction with their peers. This year's inspirational speakers included such notable figures as Los Angeles Dodger Tommy Lasorda, heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, television host Chris Harrison, and TV personality Ben Stein. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:03:27 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/dale-brown-named-to-board-of-regents.htm Pepperdine University has announced Dale A. Brown to its 40-member Board of Regents. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:05:07 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/dan-caldwell-book-examines-foreign-policy.htm With the passing of the eighth anniversary of the American invasion and occupation of Iraq, Dan Caldwell, Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Pepperdine, aims to rectify the absence of a comprehensive reference work for a holistic view of the resulting wars in his latest book. While many books have been published on each of these wars, Vortex of Conflict: U.S. Policy Toward Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq (Stanford University Press) gives a clear, accurate account of their origins, especially how and why the U.S. became so involved in the affairs of Pakistan. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:19:46 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/thomas-olbricht-honored.htm Thomas H. Olbricht, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion at Pepperdine University and founder of the Christian Scholars' Conference, will be conferred an honorary doctorate degree Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at a dinner event as part of this year's conference. Gareen Darakjian <gdarakji> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:20:40 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/nancy-dodd-writers-compass.htm In her new book, The Writer's Compass, Nancy Ellen Dodd, editor of the Graziadio Business Review and adjunct professor of screenwriting at Seaver College, brings to writers a systematic approach to story development and revision featuring principles for both beginners and published authors. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:08:31 -0700 http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2011/june/new-gbr.htm The latest issue of the Graziadio Business Review, the scholarly online journal of the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University, is now live at GBR.pepperdine.edu. This issue features a mix of articles, video interviews, and book reviews by Graziadio faculty and authors new to the GBR. Sarah Fisher <sarah.fisher@pepperdine.edu> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:42:21 -0700