Speeches & Letters

Supporting the Promise of Education: A Call to Action
June 20, 2025

"At Loyola Marymount University, our Catholic mission, rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, calls us to uphold the dignity of every person, foster access to education, and advance the common good. This mission guides us as we respond to developments that could significantly impact both the undergraduate and graduate students we serve."

Compasión y Comunidad
June 11, 2025

"Guiados por la doctrina social católica y animados por nuestras tres comunidades religiosas patrocinadoras, en LMU estamos llamados a defender la dignidad de cada persona, servir a la fé y promover la justicia en todo lo que hacemos. Estos valores no son teóricos; son principios que guían nuestra manera de responder al mundo que nos rodea, especialmente en tiempos de incertidumbre y dolor."

Compassion and Community
June 11, 2025

"Guided by Catholic social teaching and animated by our three sponsoring religious communities, LMU is called to uphold the dignity of every person and to serve faith and promote justice in all that we do. These values are not theoretical; they shape how we respond to the world around us, especially in times of uncertainty and pain."

A New Chapter Begins
June 2, 2025

"Today, I proudly begin my service as Loyola Marymount University’s 17th president, energized by profound gratitude, deep humility, and a hopeful spirit."

Announcing LMU's 17th President
April 8, 2025

“I am pleased to announce that the Loyola Marymount university Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Thomas Poon, Ph.D., as the university’s 17th president, effective June 1, 2025.”

With Gratitude and Hope
April 8, 2025

“I am honored and humbled by the trust the LMU Board of Trustees has placed in me as I prepare to serve as the university’s 17th president.”