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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
Venus Williams to Speak at LMU Undergraduate Commencement
LOS ANGELES — Loyola Marymount University will welcome tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams as the keynote speaker for the 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. With seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships,…
Media Executive Ben Sherwood and Judge Anthony Johnstone to Headline LMU Graduate and LMU Loyola Law School Commencement Ceremonies
LOS ANGELES – Loyola Marymount University will welcome Ben Sherwood, CEO and publisher of The Daily Beast, as the keynote speaker at the graduate commencement the morning of Sunday, May 17. Judge Anthony Devos Johnstone, who serves…
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…
Campus News
School of Education Lands $6 Million in Grant Funding with K-12 Partners to Offset Teacher Shortages in California Schools
Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) School of Education (SOE) and three local K-12 district partners have secured $6 million in Teacher Residency Implementation Grant funds awarded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Beginning in fall 2026, the grants will support paid teacher residencies over a period of four years for more than 150 candidates from Glendale Unified School District, Montebello Unified School District, and Camino Nuevo Charter Schools. California has grappled with teacher shortages for years, the byproduct of both attrition and a shrinking number of people entering the profession. Despite lower enrollment projections, K-12 schools and districts continue to find it difficult to fill vacancies with qualified and fully credentialed teachers, especially for math, science, special education, and…
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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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