Alumni Network

Black Alumni Council

Providing leadership in scholarship, advocacy, and support for African American students, alumni, and the community.

Mission Statement:

The Pepperdine Black Alumni Council is committed to serving and coalescing African American alumni for the benefit of advancing the commonality of interests of the University while focusing on creating opportunities, and offering resources to African American alumni, students and the community at large.

Purpose:

• To provide scholarships, advocacy, support and networking opportunities for black students and alumni.
• To create an identity and an enhanced sense of cohesiveness among this ethnic group.
• To recognize the achievements and contributions that Graziadio School black alumni have made in the community, nation and universe.

Events:

The Black Alumni Council hosts, sponsors and promotes a variety of events to offer its members opportunities for networking and continued learning. Events include executive panels, C-level presentations, and networking mixers. Please visit our Calendar of Events for upcoming events.

Donate to the Black Alumni Association Scholarship Fund

Already giving? Be sure to earmark your future contributions to the Graziadio Black Alumni Scholarship Fund. Give today by contacting Giuseppe Nespoli at (310) 568-5581 or giuseppe.nespoli@pepperdine.edu.

How to Get Involved

If you would like to get involved with the Black Alumni Council, contact the Graziadio School Office of Alumni Services at (310) 568-5639 or gsbmalum@pepperdine.edu. Or join our groups on LinkedIn and Facebook!