An executive producer with the Obamas’ Higher Ground Audio amplifies voices and stories that are too rarely heard. An interview with Mukta Mohan ’14.

Joe Wakelee-Lynch
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The Class of COVID
The COVID-19 crisis has revealed deep flaws in the nation’s education systems. Have we learned anything that will lead to ways to improve K-12 education?
A Conversation With Dominique Hargreaves ’04
Dominique Hargreaves ’04, former deputy chief sustainability officer for the City of Los Angeles, discusses some of L.A.’s future climate scenarios.
Western Waters
The watering holes of the Western U.S. have saved many a summer for vacationers needing to cool down. Check out the favorite western water sites of Chris Liedle ’12, outdoor photographer.
Summer Glass
A guide to summer fiction reading, by Julia Lee, professor of English in the LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts.
A Conversation With Nadia Kim
Nadia Kim, professor of sociology, discusses anti-Asian racism in today’s America.
Leimert Park Village
Ethan Smith ’11, M.S. ’16 sings the praises of a part of town that he considers the proverbial heart of South Central Los Angeles.
Coastal View
May Knight Rindge (1864–1941) fought with ferocious determination a railroad and the State of California while resisting the development of her Malibu property.
The Rector Testimonies
Pam Rector’s passing elicited a trove of memories of her impact on many in the LMU community. Here are some that came in through LMU channels.
Holding Back Kids
Redshirting, a common practice in Div 1 athletics, is now being practiced by parents of young athletes in the eighth grade to improve — so they hope — their child’s prospects for future athletic success.