48th Annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner

More than 550 Pepperdine friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the 48th annual Pepperdine Associates Dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 17. The event’s theme, “Shining the Light of Truth,” recognized the significance of seeking truth as a cornerstone of American ideals and aspirations and featured former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who discussed democracy and leadership. President Jim Gash gave a powerful presentation on the state of the university, the Christian values that are rooted in founder George Pepperdine’s original vision, and Pepperdine’s commitment to its values to make a transformative impact on local and global communities. Pepperdine alumni Seth and Jolyn Haye were the dinner chairs and reflected on their devotion to supporting Pepperdine years beyond graduation. Per Seth, “The Pepperdine Associates Dinner allows us to celebrate the mission, history, and future of Pepperdine, and our lives have been forever changed because of the wonderful people at this beloved institution.”