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Pepperdine University Launches Institute for Wisdom and AI at Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference

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Pepperdine University today announced the launch of the Institute for Wisdom and AI, a new interdisciplinary initiative that will bring Christian thought and the University’s academic expertise to some of the most consequential questions surrounding artificial intelligence and its impact on human life.

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Pepperdine University and Armada Announce the Waves Innovation Accelerator

Pepperdine University announced the Waves Innovation Accelerator, a program created in partnership with Armada to give Pepperdine student entrepreneurs access to mentorship, industry connections, and investment.

September 23, 2026

President Speaker's Series

Featured Faculty Experts

Kiron Skinner
Taube Family Chair of International Relations and Politics
International Relations, US Foreign Policy, Political Strategy, Cyber Security 
Pete Peterson Faculty Profile Image
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
Michael Helfand head shot
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
A headshot of Jacob Charles in front of a green background.
Associate Professor of Law, Straus Research Professor
Second Amendment, Firearms Law, Gun Rights, Regulation, and Policy, Regulation of State and Private Violence
Thema Bryant-Davis Faculty Profile
Professor
Domestic abuse, Sexual trauma, War trauma, Human trafficking, Racism and discrimination, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health
Steven Sultanoff Faculty Profile
Adjunct Faculty
Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Therapy, Therapeutic Humor, Emotional Intelligence, Deliberate Practice, The Cognitive Basis of Emotion, Therapist Training
Judy Ho Faculty Profile
Associate Professor and IRB Chair
Depression and anxiety issues, Childhood and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Eating disorders, Dementia
Davide Accomazzo | Instructor of Finance | Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
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
Dr. Erlanger Turner
Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of Race and Cultural Experiences Research Lab
Child Psychopathology, Research Methodology, Multicultural Psychology
Kellie Rine Headshot
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, and literacy, Inclusion in Special Education
Amy Vinson Headshot
Adult Dysphagia, Voice/Resonance Disorders, Motor Speech Disorders, Adult Acquired Disorders of Language and Cognition
Caroline Gammill Headshot
Scholarship of teaching and learning, Neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders, Implementation science in CSD, Bilingual speech-language pathology
Amy Batchelor Headshot
Pediatric Speech Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology in the Public Schools
Angie Haustein Headshot
Speech-language therapy in high poverty public schools in the areas of receptive/expressive language disorders, pediatric sound disorders, fluency disorders, and pragmatic language disorders, Speech-language evaluations in underserved populations within public schools, state custody/foster care, and incarcerated youth

News Releases

September 28, 2026

The Pepperdine School of Public Policy announced that applications are now open for its Fall 2027 cohort of the Master of Middle East Policy Studies (MMEPS) program.

September 25, 2026

Pepperdine University today announced the launch of the Institute for Wisdom and AI, a new interdisciplinary initiative that will bring Christian thought and the University’s academic expertise to some of the most consequential questions surrounding artificial intelligence and its impact on human life.

September 24, 2026

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has announced the winners of its ninth annual Most Fundable Companies® List—14 startups chosen from more than 2,100 applicants representing all 50 states

September 23, 2026

Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution has launched an online Master of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Arbitration, in addition to its established on-campus program in Malibu.

September 23, 2026

Pepperdine University today announced the Waves Innovation Accelerator, a program created in partnership with Armada to give Pepperdine student entrepreneurs access to mentorship, industry connections, and investment.