On February 24, LMU’s Career and Professional Development (CPD) hosted its annual Arts and Entertainment Mixer, bringing together students and alumni for an evening centered on connection, mentorship, and shared experiences in the industry.
Throughout the evening, students sat down …
written by Esther Ouyang ‘26
First, if you have already received an offer, congrats! Great job. You’ve already made it through the hardest part. After months of applications, interviews, and uncertainty, seeing an official offer must be a huge relief …
Written by Jessica Skinner ’26
In this interview, Rocio Araujo ’21, a marketing major and A-List Pathway alumna, shares how Career and Professional Development (CPD) and personalized experiences helped her turn her LMU experience into a career she’s truly passionate …
We spoke with Alisa Yamamoto ’26, a double major in Psychology and Asian and Pacific Studies, about her LMU experience and her involvement with Career and Professional Development (CPD), including why she highly recommends our course, Strategy of Career Development. …
Holiday Jobs are here: Your Guide to Scoring Seasonal Work
Holiday celebrations are right around the corner, and so are thousands of short-term jobs and project opportunities. Plenty of major employers across retail, food services, transportation, and hospitality are still …
Written by Esther Ouyang ’26
On Friday, November 14th, at 8a.m., a group of LMU students gathered on campus to begin the LA Career Trek, a Career and Professional Development (CPD) program that connects Lions with leading entertainment, media, and …
Written by Jessica Skinner ‘26
Since it’s the season of thanks, we asked our CPD student and professional staff to share what they’re most grateful for in their work within our office. Here’s what they had to say:
“I’m …
Written by Jessica Skinner ’26
Not everything will go according to plan.
CPD career coaches know this firsthand from their journeys.
“I didn’t have an idea of what I wanted to do until senior year of college. Then, when I …
Written by Esther Ouyang ’26
On Tuesday, September 16th, LMU’s Career and Professional Development (CPD) Office hosted its Fall 2025 Career and Graduate School Expo, bringing together more than 300 students and alumni with nearly 100 employers and graduate programs. …
Loyola Marymount University’s Career and Professional Development (CPD) office awarded 73 LMU students up to $2,500 to pursue an unpaid or underpaid summer internship, providing just under $100,000 to students in 2024. The funds allowed students to pursue internships that …
Sebastian Andres Gaibor Heredia, M.S. 
Michael Matsheza, M.S. 
