Pepperdine School Public Policy

Pursuing Human Flourishing Through Policy Leadership. - Master of Public Policy (MPP) - Master of Middle East Policy Studies (MMEPS)

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

@Pete4CA Read the first report in our new 3-part series.➡️https://t.co/2OJAOqXwPK

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

NEW RESEARCH: Industrial real estate supports 1.5M jobs & drives roughly 11% of SoCal’s GDP.

A new white paper from @PepperdineSPP & @BeaconEconomics warns that restrictive land-use policies threaten the region's long-term economic growth.

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

"This report helps policymakers and stakeholders better understand how restrictive land-use policies can undermine job creation, economic competitiveness, and long-term regional growth," says @Pete4CA, SPP Dean.

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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, @PepperdineSPP's "Roots of American Order" seminar brought students together to study the ideas and institutions that shaped the American founding. @campusreform highlighted the program:
https://t.co/FVnaYNJQTv

[Pepperdine University @pepperdine]

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 https://t.co/EKPwlfj4SJ

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

.@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."

https://t.co/DVSeRlZqot

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

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: https://t.co/LWAtZV2N7K

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

.@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 https://t.co/iSu46EoRFt

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

Beautiful afternoon at the @Reagan_Library and #America250 exhibit with our Roots of American Order students. @usedgov

[Pete Peterson @Pete4CA]

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!

[Pepperdine University @pepperdine]

We are grateful to @wetheveterans and others who support our military-connected students so they can pursue their academic dreams. @PepperdineSPP

[Pete Peterson @Pete4CA]

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.

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

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: https://t.co/Lk9ynpGZIS

[Kiron Skinner @KironSkinner]

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 https://t.co/B129y0oxvc #FoxNews

@HooverInst, @pepperdineIDSI, @pepperdine, @Heritage

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

Highly recommend checking out the impactful partnership between @PepperdineSPP and #ServiceToService w/@wetheveterans!

[We the Veterans & Military Families @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

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

Prof. Blanco with @TheWilsonCenter explores ramifications of “liberation Day” tariffs with Latin America. 👇

[The Wilson Center @TheWilsonCenter]

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:
https://t.co/cEKP4E8vjh

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

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.

🔗https://t.co/jP5I7yA51h

[Pepperdine School Public Policy @PepperdineSPP]

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: https://t.co/nHSh2zgLZx

[Pete Peterson @Pete4CA]

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.