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Kiron Skinner

Taube Family Chair of International Relations and Politics

International Relations, US Foreign Policy, Political Strategy, Cyber Security

Public Policy and Politics

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Pete Peterson

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

Public Policy and Politics

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Michael A. Helfand

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

Arbitration Contracts Law Dispute Resolution Law

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Jacob D. Charles

Associate Professor of Law

Second Amendment, Firearms Law, Gun Rights, Regulation, and Policy, Regulation of State and Private Violence

Constitutional Law Law Public Policy and Politics Second Amendment policy

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Thema Bryant

Professor

Domestic abuse, Sexual trauma, War trauma, Human trafficking, Racism and discrimination, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health

Education and Psychology Psychology

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Steven Sultanoff

Adjunct Faculty

Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Therapy, Therapeutic Humor, Emotional Intelligence, Deliberate Practice, The Cognitive Basis of Emotion, Therapist Training

Psychology

Judy Ho Gavazza

Associate Professor and IRB Chair

Depression and anxiety issues, Childhood and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Eating disorders, Dementia

Educational Psychology Psychology

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Davide Accomazzo

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

Business Economics Finance International Business

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Erlanger Turner

Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of Race and Cultural Experiences Research Lab

Child Psychopathology, Research Methodology, Multicultural Psychology

Psychology

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Pepperdine University Announces First Annual James Q. Wilson Award for Public Service and Honors William J. Bratton as Inaugural Recipient

April 23, 2025

Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy (SPP) is launching a new annual award program that recognizes leading policymakers and scholars for their career contributions to building flourishing communities: The James Q. Wilson Award for Public Service.

Partnerships And Collaborations Students And Campus

Pepperdine Center for Faith and Learning Celebrates 25 Years of Impact

April 21, 2025

The 2024–25 academic year marks the 25th anniversary of the Center for Faith and Learning at Pepperdine University.

University Announcements Faculty And Staff

New Study Finds Digital Financial Wellness Program Reduces Financial Stress and Boosts Financial Capability Among Latino Adults

April 18, 2025

Dollars and Zen, a new study led by Pepperdine University professors Dr. Luisa Blanco and Dr. Nataria T. Joseph, has revealed that digital tools can be leveraged to improve financial behaviors and reduce financial stress among Latino adults.

Faculty And Staff Research And Scholarship

‘Financing the Future of Healthcare’: 10th Annual Future of Healthcare Symposium to be Held at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School on April 24

April 14, 2025

The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School will host the 10th Annual Future of Healthcare Symposium on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10:30 AM - 3 PM PT, at its Malibu campus.

Arts And Events

Pepperdine University Libraries to Acquire Prestigious Research Collection from Bob Woodson and the Woodson Center

April 9, 2025

Pepperdine University Libraries will be the exclusive home of more than four decades of work by Bob Woodson and the Woodson Center.

Partnerships And Collaborations

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