The Latest Breaking News from Pepperdine

Men’s Basketball State of the Bubble: Two ACC Teams Strengthen Tournament Hopes With Critical Victories

With March just around the corner, here's the state of the men's NCAA tournament bubble.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12

Driver Begs Judge To Drop Charges After Sorority Crash That Took Lives Of 4 Pepperdine Students

"What's the defense's argument, Affluenza?"

Bored Panda · Oct 9, 2025

Four sorority sisters died when a BMW slammed into them. The accused driver has now hired Karen Read’s lawyer

Fraser Bohm, accused of murder and vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with the deaths of four Pepperdine University students, has hired Alan Jackson as his new defense attorney

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

NBA, NFL monitor Southern California wildfires with Lakers scheduled to host Hornets

The NBA and NFL are monitoring several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area and the potential impact it could have on games this week in Southern California

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

Every Sporting Event Postponed or Impacted By Los Angeles Wildfires

As wildfires spread throughout Los Angeles County, a number of sporting events have been canceled, postponed or otherwise impacted in the area.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 8, 2025

Pepperdine University Successfully Implements Shelter-In-Place Protocol During Wildfire

Pepperdine University's shelter-in-place policy during wildfires in Malibu ensures student safety amidst debate and support from officials.

Top News · Dec 14, 2024

As a wildfire erupted, Malibu was told to evacuate. Why were students at Pepperdine told to stay put?

The 830-acre Christian college invested in fire-proofing its buildings and landscaping, a strategy that has long served it

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024

When fire threatened a California university, the school says it knew what to do

In coastal Southern California, a university has extensive plans for students to shelter in place in case of a wildfire

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Malibu wildfire forces mass evacuations as it burns near college: ‘It was so scary’

About 700 firefighters battle wind-whipped flames tearing across dry coastal hillsides and near Pepperdine University

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2024

Malibu wildfire forces thousands to flee as Pepperdine students ordered to shelter in place

The Franklin Fire had spread more then 2,200 acres by Tuesday morning and forced officials to close roads in the coastal city

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024