Hundreds Attend Pepperdine's Annual Veterans Day Luncheon

On Monday, November 11, 2024, Pepperdine University's Office of the President and Veteran Affairs hosted the annual Veterans Day Luncheon at the Brock House on the Malibu campus. The event brought together more than 250 veterans, students, faculty, and staff in celebration of military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces and featured distinguished guest and keynote speaker Ronald “Jake” Clark (MBA ’19). During the ceremony, Clark offered remarks about his long-standing career in both military service and law enforcement, as well as his transformative work with veterans through his nonprofit organization Save A Warrior (SAW).

“Pepperdine has some amazing alumni working and serving veterans in their daily lives and careers,” said director of student veteran affairs Eric Leshinsky. “This event is all about bringing our community together to honor those that served, to tell their stories, and to uplift and encourage each other to continue our mission to serve in different and wonderful ways. I was very excited that Jake accepted our invitation this year and was as able to share his mission through Save A Warrior to end veteran suicide, as well as his work with first responders and their families.”

Read about the full event on the University Newsroom.