Stories Persona Quiz Stories of Purpose Meet the members of our community who live out the For Greater Purpose vision every day. A Pivot to Purpose After an injury rerouted her athletic dreams, Seaver College student Jenna Parsio uncovered a deeper calling in journalism to amplify stories that matter.Read More → Worship as a Calling Following a lifelong calling to serve, Jonas Hamilton uses his musical talents to build spiritual community and minister to others at Seaver College.Read More → Committed to Community Transformation Graziadio Business School student Darnell Parker II transforms public spaces with his inspired vision for beautiful and functional architecture. Read More → In Service to Global Justice Julie Joy Oliveira is a pre-law student pursuing justice work that restores dignity and fosters communal reconciliation in Uganda and beyond. Read More → A Voice for the Overlooked Carlie Stanfill (JD ’25) transforms her difficult childhood experience in the foster care system into a legal career aimed at protecting vulnerable youth.Read More → Inspiring Stewardship of the Sea Lucian Himes (’23) advances research of vulnerable ecosystems around the world to promote a harmonious relationship between humans and the environment. Read More → A Mission to Find Purpose Student-veteran Bailey Steele translates his experience in the US Navy into a new quest for purpose and calling at Seaver College. Read More → Great Books for Greater Purpose Inspired by his mentors in the Pepperdine Great Books program, Seaver College student Arik Chu discovered a new faith and a newfound sense of calling. Read More → Care as Calling Though only an undergraduate, Madison Johnson has already become a leader and convenor in the world of cancer research.Read More →
