Pepperdine University Newsroom Pepperdine University Newsroom is a collection of the latest news, notices, and event communications for students, faculty, and staff of Pepperdine University. Featured J. Goosby Smith Named Vice President for Community Belonging and Chief Diversity Officer at Pepperdine University Smith will partner with April Harris Akinloye (’00, MA ’05) who will serve as assistant vice president for community belonging. News Clear All Search: Categories Clear All Arts & Culture Athletics Business & Entrepreneurship Education & Learning Faith & Service Law & Policy Research & Scholarship Science & Technology Society & World University & Campus Life News by Type Clear All Announcements Department News Events Featured News Featured Stories Publications News Releases In the News Student News Alumni News Faculty News Public Relations Contacts UniversityAlex ForeroPublic Relations Manager 818.702.1401 pr@pepperdine.edu Filters: Load More