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Kiron Skinner

Taube Family Chair of International Relations and Politics

International Relations, US Foreign Policy, Political Strategy, Cyber Security

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Pete Peterson

Dean, Braun Family Dean's Chair, Senior Fellow at Davenport Institute

National Politics, California Policy and Politics, Viewpoint Diversity in Academia, Smart Cities, Civic Engagement

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Michael A. Helfand

Brenden Mann Foundation Chair in Law and Religion, Co-Director Nootbaar Institute for Law, Religion and Ethics, Professor of Law

Religious liberty and discrimination, Intersection of religion and commerce, Church and state, Jewish law, Arbitration law

Arbitration Contracts Law Dispute Resolution Law

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Jacob D. Charles

Associate Professor of Law

Second Amendment, Firearms Law, Gun Rights, Regulation, and Policy, Regulation of State and Private Violence

Constitutional Law Law Public Policy and Politics Second Amendment policy

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Thema Bryant

Professor

Domestic abuse, Sexual trauma, War trauma, Human trafficking, Racism and discrimination, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health

Education and Psychology Psychology

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Steven Sultanoff

Adjunct Faculty

Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Therapy, Therapeutic Humor, Emotional Intelligence, Deliberate Practice, The Cognitive Basis of Emotion, Therapist Training

Psychology

Judy Ho Gavazza

Associate Professor and IRB Chair

Depression and anxiety issues, Childhood and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Eating disorders, Dementia

Educational Psychology Psychology

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Davide Accomazzo

Instructor of Finance

Investment/economic analysis, Business strategy/client development, Securities and derivatives trading, Money management operations, Capital markets risk management, Family Office Financial Management

Business Economics Finance International Business

310-874-5871

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Erlanger Turner

Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of Race and Cultural Experiences Research Lab

Child Psychopathology, Research Methodology, Multicultural Psychology

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Pepperdine University Announces Amy Bronson as Founding Dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies

June 4, 2025

Pepperdine University has appointed Dr. Amy Bronson to serve as the founding dean of the School of Physician Assistant Studies.

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Pepperdine School of Nursing Programs Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing

May 29, 2025

The Pepperdine University School of Nursing has received approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Entry Level Master’s in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL) program.

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From Malibu to the Swiss Alps: Pepperdine Brings World-Class Classical Guitar to Château d’Hauteville

May 20, 2025

Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Riviera, Pepperdine University hosted an elite gathering of the world’s top young classical guitarists at the Parkening International Swiss Master Class, held May 15–17, at the university’s historic Château d’Hauteville campus.

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Pepperdine Professor Contributes to Landmark $43M Global Study on Human Flourishing

May 19, 2025

Dr. Cristina Gibson of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is at the forefront of the largest international research effort ever undertaken to explore human flourishing—how people thrive, find purpose, and build meaningful lives across cultures.

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New Research Reveals Economic Fallout of 2025 Fires and Road Closures for Malibu Businesses

April 30, 2025

A new report released by Beacon Economics and the Pepperdine School of Public Policy reveals the economic impact of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton Fires on businesses in Malibu.

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