Reading Time: 8 minutesTo most of us, AI right now is just a string of beeps — too much news, too much hype, too much noise to tune in. But one of those beeps is worth listening to. Anthropic’s new Project Glasswing is a real-world signal that AI is reshaping cybersecurity for defenders and attackers alike, and universities sit squarely in the middle of that shift. Here is what I think it means for LMU, and a few simple habits that matter more than ever.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve ever thought, “I wonder who’s working on this—and why it’s taking so long,” you’re not alone.
Welcome to the COO Blog. I’m John Kiralla, and I’m grateful and excited to serve as LMU’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. I’ve wanted to create a simple channel where I can share what we’re working on—on our campuses and across Los Angeles—in a way that I hope you find clear and helpful.
Reading Time: 3 minutesLet’s start with a fair question.
Most people have a general sense of what a university president does. Many people can describe the duties of a chief financial officer. But the COO role is newer in higher education than it is in the business world—until something breaks, a process stalls, or a big moment comes up, and suddenly everyone wants to know who’s responsible.