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    The Last Few Flags of Thousands!
    Ronald M.

    September 21st is the date of the 9/11 memorial flag removal. Nearly 3,000 flags, placed annually at Pepperdine University to honor all the unfortunate victims on that dreadful day. Both American and International are represented; a solemn sight to behold. We volunteered for the removal, and it was quite a task. And other than the initial help from the Pepperdine Men's Basketball Team, at least until they had to return back to campus, average age of volunteers? 50 and over. And not as many of us as you might expect. But the minimal crew managed to complete our task; dismantling and wrapping, in just over 2 hours. We were scheduled for an estimated 3. One beautiful part of the day was the lack of any talk of Left or Right Wing Politics. Only a gathering of Americans of multiple backgrounds, coming together and unified in this sacred task.

    Presidential Inauguration, September 25, 2019
    Michael T.

    Probably the most beautiful college campus in the world. And make no mistake, Pepperdine's strength as an institution lives up to the beauty of its idyllic location. For the undergraduate program, they offer world-class education in a liberal-arts style, with small class sizes that allow professors to form lasting relationships with students. At Pepperdine you aren't just watching the professor give a lecture, most of the time you are part of the learning process. Everyone knows who you are, and what you are doing, personally. Students learn from some really brilliant people and their lives improve because of it. Plus, Pepperdine has a set of values which is pretty clear as a Christian university. They follow these values but don't use them to exclude or attack others. There are many students of different beliefs at Pepperdine. The tolerant atmosphere allows for open discussion of issues that doesn't exist elsewhere. I had the good fortune to attend this university as an undergraduate, and it improved my life for the better personally and professionally. With its new president, the university is looking to expand its brand of academic inquiry and community further. I'm looking forward to seeing what they do in the coming years, as there is much promise.

    Malibú views
    Diana E.

    Outstanding views, beautiful church, the list goes on and on! It's simply a wonderful campus!

    Marie F.

    On Our Way To The Beach We Saw This Beautiful 911 Rememberance Flag Display at Pepperdine University in Malibu. For every life that was lost on 911 there is a Flag displayed on the lawn and it is something to behold. I took a few pictures of the flags but it didn't capture the rest of the display that continued on. We all will never forget the tragic Events that happened on 911 or the lives that were lost. This is a beautiful way to honor them and I am so glad that my daughter and I were able to see this.

    Tennis  courts
    Joyce G.

    Visited 7/26/2017 Came for a campus tour. Many came to visit the campus, so we had to break into two groups. Really nice waiting area while we waited for our tour guide. They offered water, coffee, and tea which was a nice touch. Nice looking campus. It's mostly a non-commuter school. GPA average about 3.6 Need to attend weekly services at Christ of the Church as part of the curriculum. Beautiful church. They hold weddings here. Stain glass is BEAUTIFUL!! Didn't see much of the dorms, but what I did see, I wasn't impressed. Much better looking dorms at Cal State Northridge. Interesting that they have about five campuses in other parts of the world (China, London to name a few) to study abroad at. Love the small class sizes. Beautiful Olympic size pools and tennis courts. Did you know that they filmed Battle of the Network Stars here? Cool!! They were expanding/doing construction on the campus while we were there. Impressive view of the ocean. The drive took about an hour from our neck of the woods.

    The beautiful campus of Pepperdine University located in the stunning coastal foothills of Malibu,California.
    Wayne S.

    Pepperdine University,Malibu California. Situated beautifully on the hills near the California coastline and iconic community of Malibu, Pepperdine University is one of the nations premiere academic campuses ! Aerial photo by:Wayne Salvatti . . . . . #pepperdine #pepperdineuniversity #malibu #malibucalif #malibucalifornia #aerial #aerialphotography #iconiccampuses #malibucolony #californiadreamin #californiadreaming #godisgood #waynesalvatti #photografxworldwide #ilovepepperdine #williethewave #freelyyereceivedfreelygive #ilovemalibu #ilovepepperdine #instapepperdine #worldfamous

    Not the typical campus dorm view
    Mark O.

    Pepperdine university is not only world class but deserves every achieved rank in the top 50 schools in the United States. NSO (New student orientation) 2017 was a memorable experience for parents and students. I am proud of my state school education and loyal to my crimson and gold but this university is without peer. I can hardly wait to come back to the campus again to see my daughter learn and grow. #GoWaves

    Flowers
    Victoria V.

    Talk about a dreamy campus! Although it was cloudy the day that I attended, there is usually a beautiful overlook of the ocean. The campus is well kept with beautiful flowers and trees. There baseball stadium is always fun to visit as well. Unfortunately, food options are not consistently available on campus, which led to me eating sour gummies from the campus bookstore. The campus bookstore was great and had wonderful customer service.

    Stauffer Chapel
    Tim E.

    Talk about a beautiful campus! It is truly beautiful and with a view of our precious Pacific Coast . The Cafeteria is grand with a fire place to hang out at. I love the view I can't stop loving it. The campus is clean and the grasses are green all around. The only con I have is it can get very gusty with winds that can rock your car back and forth.

    Chicken Terryaki
    Roger L.

    This review is for the "Wave Cafe" dining commons on the Pepperdine campus. And as an eating establishment open to the public, why not? Pluses - On the beautiful Pepperdine campus overlooking Malibu and the Pacific Ocean. Get a sit by the windows or on the patio for incredible evening views - Salad bar with a nice variety of vegetables - fresh made soups and breads - ethnic specialties like Hot Pot, Terriyaki, and Italian dishes - Pizza bar - $6.99 dinners Minuses - may get crowded, and the number of people serving is limited - noises, but not too unexpectedly so Overall - Fun to hang out with the students and get nice meal at a good price. May be a nice change of pace from some of the expensive Malibu restaurants!

    Charles P.

    WHAT IS IT? Ranked #54 as one of the top universities in the nation. With a Law school that is ranked #1 in dispute. It is a private university that is built on a Christian foundation. WHERE: the University is situated in a secluded place in the Malibu Hills. ATMOSPHERE:I read somewhere prior to coming to Pepperdine that school was ranked numerous times as the most beautiful campus in the nation, most recently in 2004 and 2007. When I went there, they were not Kidding! The entire school could be considered a 5 star resort! It feels like where ever you go, you get either a view of the pacific ocean or the Malibu Hills. What I do is wake up in the morning and drive up to the Graduate school of Education and Psychology. The Education building is on the to of the hill; one of the highest buildings on campus. There I would sit on the patio that has a round table with white umbrellas. I would look out and see the view of the school below and the endless beauty of the blue, pacific ocean. PARKING: Seems like parking is free in most areas on campus. OVERALL: The school is super clean! There are countless janitors and gardeners working day and night to make sure the campus is spotless. Awesome school! . DID YOU KNOW? A benefactor approached USC in the 1960s if they wanted to move to Malibu for free, but they turned it down because they wanted to help the community. Pepperdine was also situated in South Central near USC and they were approached after USC declined. Pepperdine gladly took the spot for $1 I believe. However, the school needed money to build buildings so they sold a piece of property on the lower right side of the school for housing which helped them raise funds to build the school.

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