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About Founder's Day

Each year, the Founder’s Day event is an opportunity for the Pepperdine community to come together to hear the University’s unique story and showcase Waves spirit to begin the new academic year. Since our visionary founder, George Pepperdine, first imparted his vision for his namesake institution in 1937, the Pepperdine University community has honored his impact and legacy with a powerful celebration that serves as a reminder of the great values of community, belonging, and shared purpose.

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2025 Coming Soon

Location

Firestone Fieldhouse
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway 
Malibu, CA 90263

Contact Us

Pepperdine University
University Events
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

310.506.4115

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Founder's Day 2024 Highlights

Pepperdine celebrated the 87th academic year with pride and enthusiasm! This was another memorable Founder's Day where President Jim Gash (JD '93) proclaimed the theme for the new year — “FREEDOM”.

"Your decision to live out your calling in your daily life on campus is what determines who we are as a university," explained Gash. “Whether you become a person of excellence and character shapes what Pepperdine will become.”

Read more highlights about Founder's Day 2024 and check back for the save-the-date details to join us in 2025!



Freedom theme 2024 graphic with theme tower and birds

 

 

founders day balloon drop in audience

2020s graduate processional

traditional lantern lighting

2000s and 2010s graduate processional

 

 

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