Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson

Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson

Apr 7, 2026
President Jim Gash hosted Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, for his latest President’s Speaker Series event. The discussion centered on family, faith, philanthropy and Snyder-Ellingson’s identity outside of In-N-Out.
Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses

Student Needs After Hours: Wellness Vending Machines Change Health Climate on University Campuses

Apr 5, 2026
Pepperdine plans to implement wellness vending machines to address late-night gaps in students’ access to health supplies. With support from student-led initiatives on campus, University leaders aim to install machines before the fall 2026 semester.
From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away

From Fire to Tide: Malibu’s Wildfires Leave a Wake That Won’t Wash Away

Apr 5, 2026
Malibu’s shore appears calm, but the effects of the 2025 wildfires aren’t over. Rains keep flushing contaminants into the ocean, debris keeps resurfacing and residents face weariness about returning to the water.

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Armenian Students Bond Over Homemade Food

Armenian Students Bond Over Homemade Food

Apr 7, 2026
After a couple of years being stuck in a food dilemma, Armenian students at Pepperdine took action. Now, the dinner table forms a sense of community.
Through the Generations: Blue and Orange Runs in the Family

Through the Generations: Blue and Orange Runs in the Family

Apr 7, 2026
For some students, the colors blue and orange represent more than school colors — they represent family. While the Pepperdine community is ever-changing, one thing that stays the same is the alumni connections.
First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings

First-Years Reflect on a Year of Friendship, Growth and New Beginnings

Apr 5, 2026
First-year students reflect on the friendships, challenges and experiences that defined their first year at Pepperdine. They describe the lessons they plan to carry into their sophomore year.