Summer 2026
Power Unleashed
A monarch’s abuse of power led to America’s war for independence. Michael A. Genovese asks whether unchecked power should concern us now as it did the nation’s founders.
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Springsteen’s Other America
“Inyo” and “Faithless,” two of Bruce Springsteen’s “lost” albums, explore the impact of California’s influence on his music and his wrestling with the meaning of life.
The Recruiting Game in College Athletics
Player payments, NIL deals, and the transfer portal have upended college athletics. Are the rules of the recruiting game being rewritten, too?
Securing the Midterm Elections
Voting misinformation will threaten the security of the 2026 midterm elections only if we let it, says democracy expert Justin Levitt.
Pelosi’s Vision For Politics, Compromise, and Community
U.S. Rep. and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi talks about American politics in turmoil and her education at a college launched by Catholic nuns.
Here Lies the Common Good
The notion of the Common Good seems dead and buried in U.S. political and social life. We asked writer Jim McDermott to go looking for it.
Matthew Law’s Fight For Black Mental Health
Matthew Law ’15, star of the new Netflix blockbuster “Nemesis,” discusses his ongoing work on mental health issues in the Black community.
The FDA and Safety Risks
With America’s science institutions under attack, the FDA’s days may be numbered.
Our Neighborhood Ghost Town
Nearby Surfridge is LMU’s connection to a forgotten part of L.A.’s past.
The Path of the Buddha
A sapling associated with Siddhartha and the famous Bodhi Tree is now planted on the LMU campus.
Heaven’s Lounge
Just what is the truth about Limbo, exactly? James T. Keane ’96 digs into the mystery of this puzzling way station.
Letter From Miami
Alumnus Colin Gilbert set out on a career path of working for justice while a student at LMU, and his is a journey that continues today.
The Captains of the Outfield
The best center fielders of all time? That’s an argument that will never end. So, we asked Collin Hinds ’95, one of LMU’s great center fielders, for his favorite center fielders. Disagree? Take it up with Collin.
Stories From the Couch
Marissa Papula reflects on the impact on her life from the stories of grief, success, fear, and blessing that she’s heard from students she has counseled in campus ministry.
Will AI Chaos Precede AI Success?
Is massive investment in A.I. on a path to an economic bubble? Prof. Greg Leo suggests chaos in A.I. development is likely to precede success.
The Ask and the Answer
If you think fundraising at Jesuit institutions is a modern phenomenon, think again. St. Ignatius, who rarely lacked for advice, also counseled his brothers about raising money for the early works of the Society of Jesus.
Ascot Hills Park
Biology professor Demian Willette describes his love for L.A.’s Ascot Hills Park, where he is involved in maintaining a 10,000 ft. microforest.
Influencers
Future leaders are developed at colleges and universities, but is it the institution or the people within them that shape us the most?
Picking Up Pickleball
Pickleball may be the fastest-growing sport in America. Don’t get left behind: Flora Vogel ’26, former VP of the LMU Pickleball Club, tells you how to get started.
Songs of Resistance
Woody Guthrie, the Freedom Singers, Pete Seeger — music has long been central to the battle for social justice. Prof. Kim Harris, who teaches theology, lists her top 10 musicians who have devoted their talent to social change.
Dear LMU—Letters From Our Readers, Summer 2026
A Japanese American woman who was 12 when she was incarcerated by the U.S. government during World War II responds to our cover story.
Campaign Goal of $500 Million Is In Sight
The Campaign for LMU, the largest in LMU history, is on track to meet its 500 million goal. Here’s a look at the path to the campaign’s successful conclusion.
Mussels as Canaries of the Pacific Ocean ‘Coal Mine’
Maria Christina Vasquez, who teaches biology, says that collaborating with students as she conducts her research is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.
Spotlight: Dustin Essex
Dustin Essex tells us about his two years of incarceration as a youth, and that a scholarship as an adult allowed him to earn a J.D. degree from the LMU Loyola Law School.
CBA Hits the Century Mark
The LMU College of Business Administration marks Its first century, after being founded in 1926.
LMU’s Commitment to Place Takes Form in 2026 Alumni Day of Service
On LMU’s Alumni Day of Service, alumni helped make the world a better place in their communities across the nation.
Dispatches Summer 2026
It’s the stuff of life — our alumni keep us all up to date with news, developments, work, achievements, accomplishments and more.
