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The Journalism Program at Loyola Marymount University. Telling people's stories is our mission.

10/21/2026

The Journalism Department was honored to welcome Manny Fernandez, the New York Times journalist who along with Sarah Hurtes wrote an explosive story earlier this year investigating allegations that civil rights icon César Chávez abused girls for years.

Fernandez shared insights into the years-long reporting process, the care with which he and Hurtes approached victims, and the importance of revisiting history through rigorous, in-depth journalism.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

10/15/2026

Join LMU Journalism for an engaging conversation with award-winning journalist Sally Hayden, who has reported from dozens of countries, often in conflict and crisis zones, for outlets including The New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, Foreign Policy, and Elle.

Hear about her experiences as a foreign correspondent, her work across print, online, photography, video, and audio, and how she transformed her reporting into two books.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 12–1 p.m.
📍 Journalism/English Village, University Hall 3800
🍽️ Lunch provided!

10/09/2026

Join The New York Times California Editor-at-Large Manny Fernandez for an insightful discussion on the investigative reporting that brought renewed scrutiny to the legacy of civil rights icon César Chávez.

📅 Monday, October 19 | 🕔 5 PM 📍 Ahmanson Auditorium, Loyola Marymount University

09/22/2026

LMU Journalism was proud to be represented at the Capital & Main Exposés Gala, honoring outstanding work in social impact journalism, publishing, and media.
Among this year’s honorees were the award-winning journalists fired by 60 Minutes, pictured on stage during the evening.

In attendance from LMU were Journalism Professors Laila Muhammad and Elizabeth Aguilera, along with Journalism majors Miles Gibson (President of SPJ), Rachel Berry (President of NABJ), Sam Molitor (President of AAJA), and Ernesto Ureno (Capital & Main LMU summer intern).

A wonderful evening celebrating the power of journalism to inform, investigate and create social impact. 📰✨

05/02/2026

Learn all about “The Business of News” in Fall 2026! 📣

JOUR 4998-01 The Business of News will debut in the fall and be taught by the department’s new professor, Dr. Sunah Lee. The course will explore the ways news organizations navigate today’s intense financial and technological pressures while also maintaining editorial independence.

Dr. Lee has extensive and incredible journalism experience, including her many years spent as a broadcaster on South Korea’s major 24-hour cable news channel.

The Business of News is open to all journalism majors and minors and will count as an upper-division elective.

04/17/2026

Hit the beach later today with LMU Journalism! 🌅🏐
Join LMU’s journalism societies — SPJ, NABJ, NAHJ, and AAJA — for a Beach Day Mixer. Whether you’re a major, minor, or just interested in journalism, you can connect with classmates while enjoying great food, a volleyball tournament, and a sunset bonfire.

🗓 April 17, 2026
⏰ 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
📍 Dockweiler Beach (12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey — next to the Dockweiler Youth Center)

04/16/2026

Last week, another guest speaker visited Prof. Laila Muhammad’s Journalism Entertainment class.

Since graduating from USC in 2018, Chanele Czopp has built an impressive career producing stories for outlets like E! Networks, NBC News, and CNN. She currently works as a producer at NBCUniversal, where she has spent the past three years creating content reels, lifestyle segments, pop-up features, and entertainment coverage in L.A.

During her visit to class, Czopp provided an overview of what producing entails and emphasized the importance of diversifying content to keep it fresh and engaging for viewers.🤳🏻

04/15/2026

LMU Nature Writing students took learning beyond the classroom this semester. 🌿

Last weekend, the class explored Griffith Park, hiking from Trails Cafe to the Griffith Observatory with Prof. Evelyn McDonnell. The Observatory was buzzing during the annual Yuri’s Night, which celebrates human space exploration—perfect timing for students to reflect on the Artemis II astronauts’ return to Earth and consider our planet’s place in the cosmos, along with the ethics of space travel.

In February, students headed to San Pedro for another immersive experience, visiting the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Cabrillo Beach, and the Marine Mammal Care Center to connect with our local coastal environment.

Huge thanks to the BCLA Dean’s Office for supporting these hands-on learning opportunities!

04/10/2026

Join us as we welcome LAist reporter and Weekend Edition host Josie Huang to the Journalism Village on April 14! 📹

With over a decade of experience at Southern California Public Radio, Huang brings powerful insight into her coverage of Asian American communities. She’s also known for her advocacy for press freedom; she reached a $700,000 settlement with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department related to her wrongful and violent arrest while reporting on a protest — an experience she used to highlight the importance of protecting journalists’ rights.

The event is hosted by LMU’s chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association.

📍 Journalism Village
🗓 Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 12–1 PM

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Los Angeles, CA
90045

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+13103382700

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http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/journalism

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