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PeppLearn brings together the intellectual, creative, and spiritual life of Pepperdine University to alumni and friends of the university. Here, you can engage in conversations of personal and global significance across the university from world-renowned professors and global thought leaders who visit campus. The search for truth is a lifelong pursuit. Join us.

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PeppTalk | A Conversation with Seaver Valedictorian Vera Syers ('26)
PeppTalk | A Conversation with Seaver Valedictorian Vera Syers ('26)

What kind of formation results from studying both the hard sciences and the Great Books? Vera Syers, valedictorian of Pepperdine’s Seaver College Class of 2026, has done exactly that. In her final week as a student, she reflects on how this integration has shaped her mind and prepared her for a life of substance.
Executive Education Course Preview
Executive Education Course Preview

As a Pepperdine alum, you can navigate these changes with an exclusive 20% discount on our Executive Education programs.
The Christian University and the Academic Establishment
The Christian University and the Academic Establishment

What does it mean to be a truly Christian university? In this episode of PeppTalk, Coby sits down with Professor Ron Highfield — theologian, author, and 37-year member of the Pepperdine faculty — to explore the ideas behind his new book, The Christian University and the Academic Establishment.
A Conversation with Henning Strauss (‘01), CEO and Owner of STRAUSS
A Conversation with Henning Strauss (‘01), CEO and Owner of STRAUSS

In this conversation, you’ll hear how Henning Strauss ('01) went from working in the company warehouse to the CEO seat, what it means to carry forward his grandfather’s legacy, and how STRAUSS became the official workwear partner of Major League Baseball. He also shares his perspective on leadership, brand authenticity, and why giving back to the Pepperdine community remains an important part of his journey today.

The Faith & Business Initiative ft. Jooho Lee
The Faith & Business Initiative ft. Jooho Lee

What does it mean to do business on Monday the way you worship on Sunday? In this episode of PeppTalk, Alexa sits down with Professor Jooho Lee — business professor at Seaver College and lead investigator of Pepperdine's Faith and Business Initiative — to explore one of the most overlooked tensions in modern professional life: the gap between faith and work.

Great Books Club

Led by distinguished professors of Great Books, the Pepperdine Great Books Club invites alumni, parents, and friends to explore the works of celebrated authors who have shaped classic and Christian literature. In our 2026 sessions, Dr. Paul Contino, Distinguished Professor of Great Books, will lead an exploration of Dante’s Divine Comedy, guiding participants through its profound themes of faith, transformation, and the soul’s journey toward God.

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Great Books Club: The Divine Comedy - Seeing the Commedia as a whole

April 15, 2026

Paradiso
Great Books Club: The Divine Comedy — Paradiso, Part III

March 18, 2026

Dante
Great Books Club: The Divine Comedy — Purgatorio, Part II

February 18, 2026

President's Speaker Series

The President's Speaker Series welcomes distinguished scholars and thought leaders representing diverse points of view to examine topics and issues facing our communities and the world today. Driven by a desire to connect deeply with our community and inspire meaningful dialogue in the pursuit of truth, the series provides opportunities to cultivate an engaged and impassioned collective through civil discourse.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
A Conversation with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

April 8, 2026

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, President and Owner of In-N-Out Burger
A Conversation with Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson

March 31, 2026

Jeremy Wayne Tate
A Conversation with Jeremy Wayne Tate

February 26, 2026

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