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In this @NCRegister article, Seaver College Great Books Professor @HootenWilson @pepperdine discusses Jane Austen and the Virtue of Hope, the path to happiness, and reminding us that there’s never cause for despair. ncregister.com/features/jane-…
What’s behind the “Gen Z stare"? @PeppGSEP @DrJudyHo talks with @parents about how digital life, the pandemic, and social anxiety are shaping how today’s teens connect (or don’t) in person. parents.com/the-gen-z-star…
New York's Mamdani holds remarkable semblance to the California gubernatorial race in 1934, says SPP's @stevenfhayward on the @WSJ. Read "Upton Sinclair Was 1934’s Mamdani" here ⤵️ wsj.com/opinion/upton-…
Energy dominance is reshaping U.S. influence. In @TheNatlInterest, @PepperdineSPP @PeppAlum Todd Royal explains how LNG and nuclear diplomacy could help the U.S. outmaneuver China in the Middle East—and beyond. nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-wo…
.@GraziadioAlumni Ned Curic remains as Head of Product Development & Tech at @Stellantis under new CEO Antonio Filosa—helping drive innovation and sustainability. Read more via @SustainabltyMag: sustainabilitymag.com/news/net-zero-…
💡 What does it really mean to flourish? @GraziadioSchool's Cristina Gibson is helping lead the largest global study on human well-being—revealing why money isn’t the key to happiness. 🌍✨ Explore findings from 240,000 people across 22 countries: pepperdine.edu/newsroom/artic…
Latinas in Beauty and @GraziadioSchool are launching the Beauty Bravura Accelerator, an immersive 3-day program to equip Latina beauty founders with tools to lead and grow. Read more via @BeautyMatter: beautymatter.com/articles/latin…
On @SpecNews1SoCal, @PeppLaw professor Greg McNeal (@GregoryMcNeal) breaks down legal questions around AI innovation, regulation, and the use of personal data. Watch his full interview on “Inside the Issues” with @amritsingh: spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-ca…
Why does TikTok understand your clients better than you do? In his latest @jingdaily op-ed, @GraziadioSchool professor Daniel Langer breaks down how luxury brands can connect with next-gen consumers by embracing authenticity, digital culture, and trust. jingdaily.com/posts/tiktok-k…
Joel Johnson (@joeljohnson13), professor at @PeppLaw, offers key legal insight in @WNGdotorg's “The World and Everything in It” podcast on the Supreme Court’s decision upholding homeless encampment bans—and what it means for the Eighth Amendment. wng.org/podcasts/the-w…
Rising beauty costs have many Americans rethinking their routines. @GraziadioSchool’s Kimber Maderazzo (@Madbeauty) shares how tariffs could affect product prices—and why budgeting smart matters. Via @ForbesAdvisor: forbes.com/advisor/d/amer…
Copper prices just hit a record high, and a 50% tariff could drive them even higher. @GraziadioSchool’s Brandon Parsons breaks down what it means for U.S. manufacturing and supply chains. Via @CNN & @johntowfighi: cnn.com/2025/07/17/inv…
In a recent Q&A with @wallethub, Luisa Blanco @PepperdineSPP breaks down the drivers behind inflation and what policymakers can (and can’t) do about them. wallethub.com/edu/cities-inf…
Listen to @WNGdotorg’s The World and Everything in It podcast for a look inside the global fight for religious freedom—featuring reporting from Nairobi. Story starts at 6:50. Co-host Jenny Rough is a @PeppLaw alum: wng.org/podcasts/legal…
The 1980s #BillionaireBoysClub highlights how greed can influence markets—and why some risks remain today. @GraziadioSchool’s David Smith (@economistdave) shared insights with @CNN @johntowfighi on patterns in fraud and thoughtful investing. cnn.com/2025/07/13/eco…
Uganda’s Chief Justice Alfonso Owiny-Dollo, a @PeppLaw @PeppAlum, is earning high praise for transformative judicial reforms. President Museveni lauded his leadership and commitment to justice. Via @nilepostnews: nilepost.co.ug/news/272225/mu…
As Glossier navigates leadership shakeups and TikTok Shop, @GraziadioSchool professor and @GraziadioAlumni Kimber Maderazzo says the brand still has cultural equity—but reclaiming relevance takes more than a viral moment. More via @insideretailus: insideretail.us/as-glossier-lo…
One hundred years after the Scopes “Monkey Trial,” the fight over what is taught in schools still echoes. @PeppLaw professor Edward Larson, author of Summer for the Gods, helps unpack its legacy in this @guardian piece by @SmithInAmerica: theguardian.com/culture/2025/j…
Seaver College psychologist Dr. Jessica Cail @pepperdine explains how sitting by a campfire may be help reduce stress, support social bonding, and restore mental clarity via @FoxNews @atstabile foxnews.com/health/why-sit…
Congrats to Dr. Heather Backstrom @PeppGSEP for joining the Pasadena Educational Foundation Board and bringing her expertise in leadership, coaching, and community engagement to support Pasadena Unified student @ePasadenaNow pasadenanow.com/main/pasadena-…