Pursuing Human Flourishing Through Policy Leadership. - Master of Public Policy (MPP) - Master of Middle East Policy Studies (MMEPS)
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
Jun 14
We should teach our students what to think not just how to think, say Pepperdine president Jim Gash and @JeremyTate41 in an op-ed published today in @NRO nationalreview.com/2026/06/y…
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.@PepperdineSPP professor Steven Hayward's latest for the @CivitasInst on Gordon Wood.
"There is, however, an arc to his career and thought as a historian that offers encouragement that, in this time of doubt and division about the character and future of American democracy, it is possible to capture and celebrate America’s complex and enduring foundations."
civitasoutlook.com/research/…
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What a remarkable week! More than 100 undergrads and faculty from across the US gathered at @pepperdine SPP for the inaugural "Roots of American Order" Summer Seminar! Backed by a $1.4M @usedgov grant, students explored foundational texts, civil discourse, and the American political tradition.
Looking forward to next year!
🔗Read full recap: bit.ly/4eaunPj
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.@PepperdineSPP Dean @Pete4CA shares a powerful account on the post-Oct 7th climate in higher education and the hope found in God's ability to redeem.
Read: Becoming an “October 8th Christian" on Campus realclearreligion.org/articl…
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Beautiful afternoon at the @Reagan_Library and #America250 exhibit with our Roots of American Order students. @usedgov
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
Jun 1
We’re off and running here at @PepperdineSPP in Malibu with our weeklong civics seminar for 100 undergrads fr around the country: Roots of American Order Summer Certificate! Kicked off w a keynote convo w my friend @McCormickProf! Thanks @usdoegov for supporting this program!
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
May 26
We are grateful to @wetheveterans and others who support our military-connected students so they can pursue their academic dreams. @PepperdineSPP
Driven by a passion to serve. 🇺🇸
Vanessa, @pepperdine student & military daughter, is pursuing a future in national security. Through her education and commitment to public service, she’s preparing to help protect and strengthen our communities.
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
May 20
Heartbroken over this news. Bob was a friend, mentor, and an awe-inspiring example. Bob spoke many times @PepperdineSPP, and we’re honored to host his written and video work in the University Archives. We’ve lost a giant…one of our greatest Americans.
May 20
The Woodson Center Mourns the Passing of Founder and President Robert L. Woodson, Sr. - A visionary leader whose life's work transformed communities from the inside out.
Read the full statement here: woodsoncenter.org/news-and-m…
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Pepperdine SPP’s @DavenportInst Executive Director Dr. Peter Pirnejad was recently featured in @PublicCEO discussing how local governments can move beyond casual AI use and build long-term organizational capability. The article also highlights the Davenport’s upcoming AI Workshop focused on practical applications of AI in local government.
Read more: publicceo.com/2026/05/beyond…
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
May 15
More analytical work w/ Jonathan Hunt, @LisaDaftari as @POTUS was concluding his Beijing summit:
How trade was a key talking point during the Trump-Xi summit foxnews.com/video/6395636404… #FoxNews
@HooverInst, @pepperdineIDSI, @pepperdine, @Heritage
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Highly recommend checking out the impactful partnership between @PepperdineSPP and #ServiceToService w/@wetheveterans!
Building a future rooted in service. 🇺🇸
Kiara R., @pepperdine student & Army Veteran daughter, is pursuing a future in public service & education. She hopes to create a lasting impact through leadership, learning, & community engagement.
#ServiceToService #VetPublicService
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Prof. Blanco with @TheWilsonCenter explores ramifications of “liberation Day” tariffs with Latin America. 👇
Tariffs and Latin America: A Year After Liberation Day
Visiting Fellow Dr. Luisa Blanco analyzes recent U.S. trade and tariff policies in Latin America and charts a potential path forward.
Read the full analysis on the Wilson Center website:
wilsoncenter.org/article/tar…
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Sen. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) & former NSA Jake Sullivan (@jakejsullivan) engaged with @pepperdine's School of Public Policy students, and challenged them to think deeper about Iran, war powers, and America’s global future.
This is what viewpoint diversity looks like in action.
Class led by Taube Family Chair and @pepperdineIDSI founder, @KironSkinner.
🔗bit.ly/4tKxjJg
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Congratulations to @PetePeterson for his election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences!
A well-deserved honor for a dedicated @pepperdine leader committed to virtuous public service and democratic citizenship.
@americanacad could not have chosen better!
🔗Read Here: bit.ly/4u6S8yb
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
Apr 23
I’m incredibly honored to be elected to the @americanacad in the 2026 cohort. To be inducted into this august American institution in our 250th anniversary year is particularly meaningful. Thanks to my friends @ericpliu and Stephen Heintz for their support and friendship.
Apr 23
Congratulations Dean @Pete4CA for your election as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences amacad.org/new-members-2026 @PepperdineSPP
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
Apr 20
🐻 The newest #PublicCEOReport just dropped 🐻
Gain key insights as the @DavenportInst's Dr. Peter Pirnejad discusses navigating the "extraordinary complexity" of local government with #PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith. Listen to the full episode: PublicCEO.com/Report
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Pepperdine School Public Policy retweeted
Apr 22
I'm honored and delighted to be the 2026-2027 Giles-O'Malley Visiting Professor at Pepperdine School of Public Policy @PepperdineSPP
Faculty Update! 📢 Acclaimed military historian Barry Strauss (@barrystrauss) has been named our 2026–2027 Giles-O’Malley Distinguished Visiting Professor. He’ll teach public leadership and lecture both on- and off-campus at @PepperdineSPP.
Welcome, Professor Strauss!
🔗Read the Announcement:
publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/…
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Faculty Update! 📢 Acclaimed military historian Barry Strauss (@barrystrauss) has been named our 2026–2027 Giles-O’Malley Distinguished Visiting Professor. He’ll teach public leadership and lecture both on- and off-campus at @PepperdineSPP.
Welcome, Professor Strauss!
🔗Read the Announcement:
publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/…
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