News and Events
Pepperdine in the News
September 2008
Posted September 26, 2008
The Fox News Forum, September 22, 2008 - Douglas W. Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was mentioned in an article titled, "My Advice for Obama's 'Faith Tour'," which criticizes Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's attempts to win over conservative church-going voters. Read the article.
The Daily Breeze, September 21, 2008 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was mentioned in an article titled, "Carson Sheriff's Station Receives Award," in which it announces the Carson sheriff's station of Los Angeles received the James Q. Wilson Award for Excellence in Community Policing. Read the article.
Posted September 18, 2008
Ventura County Star, September 16, 2008 - James Q. Wilson, Ronald Reagan Professor of Public Policy, was the subject of an article titled, "Professor Speaks on Genetics' Role in Political Views," about a lecture given at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley by Wilson, regarding the role of nature vs. nurture in political beliefs. Read the article.
The Guardian, September 15, 2008 - Mark Scarberry, professor of law, was quoted in an article titled, "Credibility Seen Key Issue in a Lehman Bankruptcy," in which the financial troubles of the Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. were evaluated. Read the article.
Washington Times, September 14, 2008 - Kathleen Wenger, manager of clinical training and professional development at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, was mentioned in an article titled, "Save Marriage with ‘Friendly' Aid," in which the rise of "marriage-friendly" therapists was evaluated. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, September 11, 2008 - Pepperdine University was the subject of a news brief titled, "9/11 Memorial in Malibu Stops Traffic," in which the memorial of flags on Pacific Coast Highway attracted Frasier star Kelsey Grammar to stop and take photographs. Read the article.
Topanga Messenger, September 11, 2008 - Lee Kats, associate provost for research and Frank R. Seaver Chair in Natural Science, was mentioned in a article titled, "34th Annual Docent Training Begins," in which his role in the fall volunteer program to "interpret the natural and cultural history" of Topanga State Park is mentioned. Read the article.
The Jewish Journal, September 10, 2008 - Smothers Theatre was mentioned in a quarterly calendar of Los Angeles events titled, "Cultural Events Through November 2008," in which An Evening With Garrison Keillor was highlighted. Read the article.
The Malibu Times, September 10, 2008 - Jerry Derloshon, executive director of public relations and news at Pepperdine University, authored an op-ed in the wake of the 2001 tragedy titled, "Victims of 9/11 Remembered," about alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., who was a passenger of Flight 93. Read the op-ed.
San Francisco Chronicle, September 9, 2008 - Gary M. Galles, professor of economics, authored an op-ed titled, "Pension Spiking Will Cost Californians," in which he comments on San Pablo's pension arrangements for public employees. Read the op-ed.
The Capital Times, September 8, 2008 - Marshall D. Nickles, professor of economics at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, was mentioned in a article titled, "Confessions of a Money Manager: Which Party is Better for the Stock Market?" about the different economic policies of the Democratic and Republican parties. Read the article.
Ventura County Star, September 7, 2008 - Pepperdine University was the subject of an article titled, "1,400 Pepperdine Students, Alumni Offer Assistance," in which the school's 20th annual Step Forward Day was highlighted. Read the article.
Art and Living, September 5, 2008 - The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art was mentioned in a article titled, "Art World: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld at Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art," about Kleefeld's exhibition Visions from Big Sur. Read the article.
All About Kids Magazine, September 3, 2008 - Cynthia Dollins, lecturer of education at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, was the focus of a article titled, "Giving our Children a Head Start on Reading," in which her new book The ABCs of Literacy: Preparing Our Children for Lifelong Learning is highlighted. Read the article.
The Christian Chronicle, September, 2008 - Pepperdine University was the subject of an article titled, "Pepperdine Works to Reinvigorate Church Ties," about the dual-reputation of Pepperdine as both ultra-conservative and ultra-liberal due to its Christian affiliation but academic openness. Read the article.
National Public Radio, August 5, 2008 - Bernard James, professor of law, was interviewed for a segment titled, "Professor Tries to Correct Century-Old Court Error," in which he commented on a typo from a Supreme Court decision passed in 1883 that a law professor from the University of Virginia is trying to correct. Listen to the segment.
Posted September 11, 2008
The Boston Globe, August 30, 2008 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was interviewed in a story titled, "A Scholar Against Abortion but for Obama," in which he defends his position as a conservative Catholic exercising his democratic right to vote freely for a liberal. Read the interview.
Street Insider, August 29, 2008 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a news brief titled, "From Calif. To N.Y., More than 1,700 Pepperdine Volunteers Step Forward in Their Communities," in which Pepperdine's 20th annual Step Forward Day is publicized. Read the article.
Los Angeles Times, August 27, 2008 – Anthony Collatos, assistant professor of education, is mentioned in a blog titled, "High School Students Go To Denver Convention," authored by one of the students who attended the Democratic National Convention through his Youth Empowerment and Research Seminar (YEARS) project. Read the blog.
The Malibu Times, August 27, 2008 – Terry Schroeder, longtime coach of the Pepperdine men's water polo team, was the subject of a story titled, "Pepperdine Coach Leads Water Polo Squad to Silver Medal," in which his achievement in taking the U.S. Olympic water polo team to second place in Beijing is highlighted. Read the article. 
Associated Press, August 24, 2008 – Doug Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law, was quoted in a story titled, "Biden's Catholic faith offers risks, rewards," in which he defends the Democratic vice presidential nominee for his Catholic beliefs. Read the article.
Chicago Tribune, August 23, 2008 – Pepperdine University was mentioned in a story titled, "For Some, First Day of College Comes Midyear," in which its policy of admitting students in January or February is compared with other schools' nationally. Read the story.
The New York Times, August 23, 2008 – Bruce Einhorn, School of Law Asylum Clinic director, was quoted in a story titled, "Vetted Judges More Likely to Reject Asylum Bids," in which he criticizes the immigration court for being selected politically. Read the article. In a related article by American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, August 26, 2008, Einhorn is again quoted on the issue. Read the article. Einhorn also authored an op-ed piece on the subject matter for the Los Angeles Times, June 28, 2008. Read the op-ed.
Wall Street Journal, August 11, 2008 – Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management was mentioned in a story titled, "Still Wondering: Where are the Women MBAs?" in which it's noted that female enrollment in graduate business programs is significantly lower than in graduate law and medical programs, as well as bachelor's programs. Read the article.
Inc. com, August 2008 – Michael Shires, associate professor of public policy, coauthored a story titled, "Which Cities Will the High Cost of Energy Hurt (and Help) the Most?" in which he compares the cities that produce energy to those that do not. Read the article.
