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    Voices in a Global Conversation
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    Hands-On Mentors Steeped in the Graziadio Academic Community
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Graziadio Thought Leadership

We Broaden Views and Influence Conversations

Our faculty dedicate time and focus not only to our students, but to the advancement of a greater conversation about challenges and opportunities in contemporary business.

Issues of innovation, ethics, and the promotion of leadership diversity are just some of the areas in which Graziadio thought leaders make their voices heard. Through these noteworthy contributions, our community elevates the reputation of our school and expresses the values in our mission. 

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Support Our Research
  • Bernice Ledbetter, EdD
    Bernice Ledbetter, EdD

    Diversity and Discrimination

  • Nelson F. Granados, PhD
    Nelson F. Granados, PhD

    Media and Culture

  • Joetta Forsyth, PhD
    Joetta Forsyth, PhD

    Financial Wisdom

  • Kevin S. Groves, PhD
    Kevin S. Groves, PhD

    Organizational Theory

  • Linnea B. McCord, JD, MBA
    Linnea B. McCord, JD, MBA

    Business Law

  • Owen P. Hall, PE, PhD
    Owen P. Hall, PE, PhD

    Information Systems

Current Conversations

Explore our business blog where we weigh in on topics surrounding leadership performance, technological innovations or visit the Pepperdine Graziadio Newsroom for insights on our notable and respected contributions to the business world.

The Broader View

Pepperdine Microenterprise Program

Pepperdine Microenterprise Program

Gain An Edge, Pay It Forward

The Pepperdine Microenterprise Program was inspired by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Muhammad Yunus' speech on social entrepreneurship in 2007 at Pepperdine University.

As a result, we now partner with transitional shelters in the greater L.A. area, providing residents with an education focused on personal growth, career development, and entrepreneurship.

Our Faculty

Graziadio Faculty comprise of scholars and thought leaders that bring up-to-the-minute, field-tested insights to our academic community.

Meet the Faculty
Graziadio At a Glance

See our demographics, faculty stats, top rankings, and more at Graziadio At a Glance.

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Our institutes and centers advance business practices and foster intellectual leadership as we develop the purpose-driven leaders that drive positive change in their communities. 

Graziadio Centers

Our Pepperdine Graziadio faculty are award-winning scholars who publish research, working papers, journals, and more while engaging in the business community.

Graziadio Research