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ASC Student Heritage Award Winner, Simon Blaustein ’25, Celebrates a Breakthrough Year
Each year, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) shines a spotlight on the next generation of talented cinematographers, celebrating their skill and artistry through its prestigious Student Heritage Awards. At this year’s ceremony, held…
Shakespeare on the Bluff Reminds us of Theatre’s Role in the Resistance
Live theatre has the power to disrupt, and Shakespeare’s relevant material moves all parties to face political realities, while emphasizing the urgency of such a task. This was clearly illustrated in the production of “Measure for…
Thomas Poon, Ph.D., Named as 17th President of Loyola Marymount University
A tenured professor of chemistry, President-elect Poon is a nationally recognized educator, researcher, and author. His work in science education — supported by multiple NSF grants — has improved hybrid learning, increased STEM representation, and…
Press Releases
Pope Leo XIV First Anniversary: Experts Available for Media Interviews
LOS ANGELES – Loyola Marymount University has faculty experts available to respond to media inquiries about the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy. LMU professors are available to provide context and commentary for…
LMU Names Cindy Galindo as SVP for University Advancement
LOS ANGELES — Loyola Marymount University today announced the appointment of Cindy Galindo, a distinguished Southern California philanthropic leader, as senior vice president for University Advancement, effective July 1. Galindo brings a record of…
LMU College of Business Administration Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Students, Alumni, Industry Partners in New York
LOS ANGELES — Loyola Marymount University’s College of Business Administration – celebrating 100 years of impact, innovation, and engagement – marked its milestone anniversary with a series of events in New York. The experience…
LMU, Mount Saint Mary’s University Secure U.S. Patent for Novel Peptide Targeting Type 2 Diabetes
16-year faculty collaboration engages more than 200 undergraduate researchers in breakthrough discovery LOS ANGELES — Loyola Marymount University and Mount Saint Mary’s University have jointly secured a U.S. patent for a synthetic peptide designed…
Campus News
School of Education Students Honored at 2026 SASLA Awards
On Friday, April 24, faculty, staff, and students of LMU School of Education (SOE) gathered at Sacred Heart Chapel for LMU’s annual Student Academic, Service, and Leadership Awards (SASLA) convocation to celebrate its 2026 awardees. A video of the convocation and a full list of awardees for the university is linked here. The honorees from SOE are listed below. Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Programs Education and Learning SciencesMegan Rene ChaviraElementary EducationGiselle Angela MoralesSecondary EducationJacob Christopher WalterOutstanding Undergraduate Scholar of the YearMegan Rene Chavira Graduate Programs Teacher Preparation: Transformative EducationAlexandria PérezTeacher Preparation: Special EducationDarian Renee WhiteTeacher Preparation: Catholic Programs (CAST and PLACE)Sara Alejandra RebolledoKenneth L. Moffett Bilingual Education AwardJavier Martinez-VelazquezEducational Studies (two year)Brandi J’oi WilliamsEducational Studies (accelerated master’s program)Megan Taylor KobayashiEducational LeadershipJeremy…
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Podcasts and Video
Edel Rodriguez on Art and Politics
Artist and illustrator Edel Rodriguez, who began drawing as a child, came to America from Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Today, his political illustrations appear on magazine covers around the world. He discusses art, censorship, and freedom of expression at the intersection of politics and visual media.
Dana Gioia on Poetry and His L.A. Roots
Poet Dana Gioia, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, talks about his L.A. roots and his Catholicism, and he reads two poems from his latest collection, “Meet Me at the Lighthouse.”
Fernando Saldivar, S.J. on the Church and immigration
The Catholic Church’s stance on immigration and immigrants is putting the church at odds with the policies of the Trump administration. Fernando Saldivar, S.J., who works on human rights at the LMU Loyola Law School International Human Rights Center, talks about the church’s immigration position, human rights, and current U.S. immigration policies.
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