Distinguished Alumni
About
Pepperdine is committed to celebrating the exceptional achievements of its alumni, and we want to provide you, as a member of the Pepperdine family, with a platform that honors these distinguished individuals. Each year, prior to graduation, Pepperdine schools select Distinguished Alumnus Award recipients to address the graduating class. These alumni are recognized for their outstanding personal and professional accomplishments in their respective fields and for emulating Pepperdine's mission by living lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
Congratulations to the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award Honorees!



(MBA ‘01, PKE 105)
Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, The Molina Foundation
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(MPP ’10)
School of Public Policy

(’94, MPP ’99)
Seaver College and School of Public Policy

(MA ’21)
Graduate School of Education and Psychology

(EdD ’05)
Graduate School of Education and Psychology

(’75, JD ’78)
Seaver College and Caruso School of Law

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Past Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients
