Pepperdine School Public Policy

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

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.

🐻 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

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/newsroom/artic…

Congratulations to the @pepperdine SPP Class of 2026! 🎓

Read more about Daniel Klein 🔗bit.ly/4dTjBhY

🎓 Tomorrow is Commencement — and we're proud to honor our 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, Daniel Klein (MPP '12), CEO of Jewish Silicon Valley! From Capitol Hill intern to policy leader, Daniel helped pass AB 715 — California's landmark anti-antisemitism school protection law signed in 2025. A true example of purpose-driven leadership. Congratulations, Daniel!

The Pepperdine School of Public Policy recently hosted a conference to tackle the policy implications of loneliness. By bringing together voices like Tim Carney and Grace Olmstead, we took a deep dive into the importance of "placemaking" and how we can design our communities to be more resilient and connected.

Today, @forbes unveiled a historic self-made 250 list featuring America’s trailblazing leaders who rose from adversity. List curated by selected experts, including @pepperdine's SPP Abbylin Sellers. #Forbes250 forbes.com/sites/pr/2026/…

Happening Now: In conversation with producer of @Centered_Film Rob Schwartz and SPP professor Dr. Robert Kaufman on the life and political legacy of Senator Joe Lieberman. Documentary screening will follow.

"All I knew was that I desperately needed Him ✝️… my identity was in winning, and I began to realize those small glimpses of purpose weren’t there when I wasn’t winning or achieving great things. That was a very tough season… and I learned there had to be more to this" - Sydney Mclaughlin-Levrone on her journey to Faith ✝️

@PeppLaw Well deserved!

Pepperdine Caruso Law is ranked No. 46 in the 2026 U.S. News Best Law Schools rankings, marking historic highs in outcomes and reputation. Top 50 specialties include: #3 Dispute Resolution | #31 Tax Law | #43 Clinical Training | #47 Constitutional Law pepperdine.edu/press-room/new…

Talked w/ @JonScottFNC today the Iran war: The military has been planning for the Strait of Hormuz for decades: Kiron Skinner foxnews.com/video/63925761… #FoxNews @pepperdineIDSI, @pepperdine, @HooverInst, @Heritage

He is risen! Wishing you a blessed Easter as we reflect on the hope and promise of new life through Christ.

In memory of SPP alumna Susannah Hanson (MPP '12) and through the generous support of @pepperdine SPP friends Terry Giles and Kalli O'Malley, we are pleased to announce the 'Susannah Hanson Memorial Endowed Scholarship.' "I’m delighted and honored to see Susannah recognized in this way," commented @VDHanson. "She very much enjoyed her time at SPP and found it life-changing. As a frequent visiting faculty member at SPP and Susannah’s father, I’m doubly glad to see that this scholarship will support future students in the program, and I am sure Susannah would have enthusiastically agreed." 🔗bit.ly/47uMQ6P