You love to see it 🚀 #MakeWaves | @PepperdineWaves | @PeppAlum

Twenty years ago, I graduated from @pepperdine. It’s shaped my life in many ways, including being where I met my wife, Betsy. My time on campus, traveling overseas and studying the great books taught me how to communicate effectively and build with a focus on mission.  Today I’m proud to support Pepperdine’s work to open doors for students to lives of purpose, service and leadership. Thank you to Jacqueline for giving me the chance to share some of what I’ve learned at Pepperdine and since: pepperdine.edu/newsroom/arti…

Record-breaking #PepperdineGives, capped by a $1M gift for a new Seaver College student scholarship. Thank you, Waves! 🌊 Read the full story in the comments below ⬇️

Today's the day! #PepperdineGives celebrates everything that makes our community special: our faculty, staff, alumni, programs, campuses—and, most importantly, our students 🧡 Join us: givingday.pepperdine.edu

Waves Weekend 2026 was a huge success! 🌊 Thank you to all of our alumni who came out to celebrate and reconnect with the Pepperdine community. We loved seeing everyone back on campus! 🧡💙 #Pepperdine #PepperdineAlumni #WavesWeekend2026

Congratulations @KatieZacharia ('07, JD '11) on your appointment to be the next White House press secretary.

Congratulations to Pepperdine alumna @KatieZacharia on her appointment as White House press secretary! A graduate of Seaver College and @PeppLaw, Katie exemplifies Pepperdine's commitment to preparing students for exceptional lives of purpose, service, and leadership. We wish her every success in this important role. Go Waves! 🌊

Seaver College screenwriting @PeppAlum Jacob Michael shares what makes a screenplay marketable—and why great writing alone may not be enough—in @nofilmschool. nofilmschool.com/hollywood-b…

When Sebastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier at the 2026 London Marathon, Pepperdine alumna Melanie Menter (’17) had a front-row seat—and a hand in making history. As an @adidas athlete science and performance specialist, Menter helps elite runners push the limits of human performance. Discover how Pepperdine helped prepare her for a career spanning sports science, data, innovation, and the world below.

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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.

“We look forward to seeing how our students will go out and change the world.” —President Jim Gash At #Impact250, Pepperdine and @armada_ai launched the Waves Innovation Accelerator for student founders: mentorship, investor access, and full IP ownership. @danwrightSF

“At Pepperdine, we are committed to not just maintaining our standard of academic excellence, but furthering it,” says Lee Kats, the dean of Seaver College. “The latest U.S. News rankings illustrate our dedication to providing students with a transformative education—one that challenges them to grow as holistic people of faith, as critical thinkers, and as innovative problem solvers."

Pepperdine University ascended four spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s “Best National Universities.” For the 2026–27 cycle, Pepperdine is specifically ranked 80 (tied) out of 427 institutions of higher education—a sign of positive forward progress in an era of new rankings metrics and college analytics. The latest rankings also recognize Pepperdine across several areas that reflect the University’s distinctive approach to education: • No. 1 Protestant Christian college • No. 5 R2 university • No. 12 International Program • No. 40 for undergraduate teaching • No. 44 Top Private College • No. 45 for Earning by Major

Tomorrow at #Impact250: President Jim Gash and Armada's Dan Wright share a special announcement for Pepperdine students, because our commitment to their greater purpose goes well beyond the classroom. 11 AM ET, Washington, DC. @danwrightSF @armada_ai @UlysseSaltiel

Alumna Catherine Illingworth (’08) went from studying Dante and the Great Books at Pepperdine to founding Kylix Bio after her son’s diagnosis with a rare genetic disease. Her story is a powerful reminder that education and mentorship can prepare us for callings we never expected. Read Catherine’s inspiring story: bit.ly/4duikgc #Pepperdine #PepperdineAlumni #ForGreaterPurpose

Rip the 'interim' tag off 😤 Congrats to 2006 alum @chadtracy28 on becoming Manager of the @RedSox! He is the first former Waves player to become a MLB Manager 🙌 #MakeWaves | #WavesInThePros | @PepperdineWaves

To our alumni, industry partners, and event leaders - thank you for continuing to invest in our students and advance the mission of the Pepperdine finance program at the 2026 Coastal Capital Summit! Established in 2023 by Ulysse Saltiel to bridge Pepperdine’s undergraduate and graduate programs with our alumni network, the Summit serves as an annual gathering for Pepperdine students, faculty, and alumni to engage in high-level dialogue on economics, financial markets, and the future of the industry. We are deeply grateful to our distinguished keynote speakers for generously sharing their wisdom, real-world experience, and leadership with our students: • Megan Caywood (’12) | Founder, Caywood • Jakob Diepenbrock | Founder, Discipulus Ventures • Steve Hufford | Head of Investment Banking, Raymond James • Alton McDowell | Global Head of Corporate Banking, Scotiabank