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Thirty years ago, MAAA was formed by a core group of Mexican American alumni with the goal of providing scholarships to deserving Latino students at LMU.

The LMU Latino Alumni Association is a legacy of the Mexican American Alumni Association, and has served the university, the community, its students and its alumni for more than 35 years. Since 1981, our community has been committed to transforming the lives of Latino students in their pursuit of a quality education, ensuring LMU is accessible and affordable for all. With the support of alumni, fr

iends and corporate sponsors, as well as the university’s 2:1 match, we have awarded more than 1,400 scholarships for more than $3 million. In this tradition the LMU Latino Alumni Association will provide much needed scholarship support, professional networking and mentorship opportunities to future generations of Latino leaders. As we honor the 30th anniversary of the Mexican American Alumni Association, we give thanks to our founding members and to all who have partnered with us to strengthen our legacy over the years. The LMU Latino Alumni Association looks forward to the next 30 years, as we come together as a community, celebrating various Latino cultures and ethnicities, to fulfill our mission of supporting deserving students at LMU.

08/18/2026

Thank you to all the ambassadors who attended the 2026–27 LAA Ambassador Summer Retreat — we're looking forward to a great year! ¡Siempre Leones!

08/11/2026

Meet us at the margarita tent at the 71st Alumni BBQ on September 27! 🍋‍🟩⛺️ Cheers! Register today for Alumni Weekend at https://bit.ly/4fIdtIu. Go Lions! 🦁

07/30/2026

Join us for the biggest alumni event of the year! All class years are welcome back to the bluff Sept. 26–27, 2026, for the 71st LMU Alumni Weekend and BBQ. Register now! We can't wait to see you! 🎉 https://bit.ly/4fIdtIu

07/29/2026

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Carla Cruz ’03

Congratulations to Carla Cruz ’03, senior director of communications at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, who was recently recognized by Orange Coast Magazine as one of Orange County’s “sheroes forging a better future.”

An award-winning bilingual communications strategist, Carla leads strategic storytelling, media relations, and brand visibility for one of the nation’s premier performing arts organizations. Her career has included leadership roles at Univision Television, the launch of Hoy, the Spanish-language daily newspaper affiliated with the Los Angeles Times, and as a former LMU staff member, where she worked as assistant director for alumni working for diverse alumni communities.

Carla earned her bachelor’s degree from LMU with a double major in communication studies and Spanish, and later received a Master of Communication Management from USC Annenberg.

We are proud to celebrate Carla’s leadership, creativity, and continued impact across Orange County and Southern California. Congratulations, Carla! ❤️💙

07/16/2026

LMU School of Education faculty and alumni played prominent roles last month in Rooted & Resilient: The UnidosUS Education Summit. LMU’s hosting of and participation in the 2026 summit underscored the university’s commitment as an Hispanic-Serving Institution and its longstanding partnership in advancing educational equity and student success. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hilUN6

07/06/2026

Looking for assistance in your career search, some LinkedIn help, or an updated headshot? Alumni can join LMU - Career and Professional Development every Wednesday in July for Summer Career Café, a relaxed, coffee-shop-style space to work on job and internship applications and find community and accountability alongside fellow Lions. 💼☕️

This event is free. Stop by anytime between 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in VDA 135. Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4axz0lJ

06/26/2026

Lion Pride Friday alert! 🚨 We celebrate LMU Board of Trustees member Eric E. Castelblanco ’86, a champion for the Latino/a/x community, professionally and personally. As the founder of Castelblanco Law Group, ⚖️ Eric fights for tenants living in substandard housing conditions. As host of the Vivamos Latino Podcast, 🎤 he speaks to individuals who share stories of struggle, reinvention, faith, and triumph. And as an alumnus, 🎓 Eric established the Castelblanco Annual Scholarship in 2018 and the Castelblanco Endowed Scholarship in 2022. His scholarships have supported nine Latino/a students to date, providing access to an LMU education. Go Lions! 🦁 Check out the Vivamos podcast here: https://bit.ly/4oBeFSf

06/22/2026

Welcome Anthony Garrison-Engbrecht, M.A. ’15, Ph.D., incoming Alumni Association Board president. Anthony says, "I believe our alumni network is strongest when we foster a culture of belonging that honors the dignity of every person and embraces the many experiences, perspectives, identities, and expressions that enrich our community. As Alumni Association Board President, I hope to create opportunities for alumni to connect, serve, and advance LMU's mission." Once a Lion, Always a Lion! 🦁

05/13/2026

✨ Familia, this is what being for others looks like. ✨

Our LAA familia came together at Dolores Mission for LMU Day of Service last month. 💙❤️

From sharing meals to sharing stories, our alumni showed up con mucho corazón. They lifted up our community and lived out LMU's mission in the most beautiful way. 🙌🌹

Hear it straight from our alumni in the reel: what "men and women for and with others" truly means, why service is woven into our cultura, and how Dolores Mission continues to be a sacred space of comunidad. 🕊️

Because being a Lion isn't just about where we studied. It's about how we show up. Siempre juntos. Siempre para los demás. 🦁✨

Gracias to Dolores Mission for welcoming us home, and to every alum who said "presente." Esto es familia. Esto es LMU. 💪🤎

04/27/2026

🦁💙 What a day to be a Lion! 💙🦁

This year's brought together 180 Lions across 14 states for one unforgettable day of giving back. ✨

From coast to coast, our alumni rolled up their sleeves to serve their communities — packing meals 🥫, cleaning up parks 🌳, supporting local shelters 🏡, and proving that the Lion spirit doesn't fade after graduation. 🎓

To every alum who showed up, suited up, and served — THANK YOU. 🙌 You embodied our mission of being people for and with others, and the world is better because of it. 💛 Already counting down to next year. Who's in? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Address

Los Angeles, CA

Telephone

+13103387529

Website

http://www.lmu.edu/laa, https://linktr.ee/lmulatinoalumni?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid

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