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

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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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News Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 23, 2025

Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy (SPP) is launching a new annual award program that recognizes leading policymakers and scholars for their career contributions to building flourishing communities: The James Q. Wilson Award for Public Service.