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Pepperdine Welcomes New Faculty

At the dawning of a new academic year, Pepperdine University welcomes 17 new professors to the faculty. These new faculty members are beginning a new phase of their careers at Seaver College, the Graziadio School of Business and Management, and the School of Law, enriching the university community with their diverse backgrounds, academic expertise, and professional accomplishments as they educate, inspire, and collaborate with students to maximize their full potential.

Joining the Seaver College faculty are Cliff Barbarick (Religion), Jessica Cail (Psychology), Sharyl Corrago (History), Craig Detweiler (Communications), Rebecca Golbert (Jewish Studies), Jennifer Harriger (Psychology), Elizabeth Krumrei (Psychology), Caitlin Lawrence (Communications), Scott Miller (Finance), Adam Seagrave (Great Books), David Simonowitz (Middle Eastern Studies), Christa Sloan (Communications), and Kimberly Stoltzfus (Communications).

Additionally, three new faculty join the team at the Graziadio School of Business and Management: Marlene Biseda (Strategy), Bernice Ledbetter (Organization Theory & Management), and Ana Siqueira (Strategy). Finally, the School of Law welcomes new assistant professor of law, Babette Boliek.

View the new faculty profile slideshow to get a more in-depth introduction to the newest additions to Pepperdine's distinguished roster of faculty, and find out who or what inspires them.