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Kiron Skinner

Taube Family Chair of International Relations and Politics

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

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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

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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

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Thema Bryant

Professor

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

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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

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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

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Pepperdine University Hosts Former Secretary of the United States Air Force Barbara Barrett for President’s Speaker Series

March 20, 2025

Today, Pepperdine University President Jim Gash welcomed Barbara Barrett, former Secretary of the United States Air Force, for the third installment of the 2024-25 President’s Speaker Series.

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Disaster Relief Clinic at Pepperdine Caruso Law Receives Generous Gifts to Support Wildfire Survivors in Los Angeles

March 18, 2025

Pepperdine Caruso School of Law’s Disaster Relief Clinic has received several generous gifts to further its mission of providing critical legal assistance to communities affected by disasters, including the recent Los Angeles fires.

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Chris Tomlin Inspires Students During Visit to Pepperdine

March 14, 2025

Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Tomlin visited Pepperdine this week as the University’s inaugural Artist and Worship Ambassador.

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Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Partners with Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA)

March 11, 2025

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is excited to announce a new partnership with the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) to provide valuable educational opportunities and resources to VICA members.

Pepperdine University Appoints Dr. Lee Kats as Dean of Seaver College

March 5, 2025

Pepperdine University president Jim Gash announced today that Lee Kats has been appointed dean of Seaver College.

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