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“Off Press” is a series of conversations with members of the Loyola Marymount University community about their impact on the world through their lives, their work and their Jesuit education. Visit LMU Magazine here

Jun 12, 2026

Pope Leo, in his encyclical about artificial intelligence, says advancing technology must serve people, not profit. Allan Deck, S.J., LMU professor of theology, explains how Leo’s message about A.I. is rooted in concern for human dignity, the value of work, and the common good.


Mar 4, 2026

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.


Nov 11, 2025

Poet Dana Gioia, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, talks about his roots in Los Angeles, his Catholicism, and his latest collection, “Meet Me at the Lighthouse.”


Oct 7, 2025

Fernando Saldivar, S.J., who works on human rights at the LMU Loyola Law School International Human Rights Center, talks about the Catholic Church's stance on immigration, current U.S. immigration policies, and human rights issues.


Aug 12, 2025

Asylum seekers, refugees, and others seeking safety and a home in America are facing new hurdles in the sweeping changes in the U.S. immigration system. Linda Dakin-Grimm, a lawyer who works with separated families, discusses the changes taking place.