Thank you to everyone who participated in our Spring 2026 CBA Advantage Week! We received over 300 submissions across 5 activities that were available from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13.

Here are some results from the week’s activities:

Professor Noriko Sato Ward & Elana Ingwers

Ryan Kao & Andy Egold

Rae McDonald & Phoebe Till

Congratulations to the following students for completing all five activities to earn this badge: Cameron Aguilar, Kailey Alumbaugh, Mari Annis, Mary Avila-Wilkins, Malia Carandang, Julie Chun, Nicholas Cover, Kelsey Davis, Elana Ingwers, Armen Jalakian, Cristina Jones, Evan Kwan, Peyton Kyriakos, Anthony Leong, Everett MacDonell, Gabriella Magoolaghan, Morgan Melendez, Helene Schnack, Christian Sosa, Cailen Tanlioco, Alejandra Taylor, Alexandra Yeargin, and Victoria Zamudio. As a bonus, they are eligible to receive a limited-edition CBA Advantage prize for their efforts! If you haven’t already, swing by Hilton 200 to choose your prize. Stay tuned for more opportunities like this in future terms!

If you applied to receive your degree in spring (May) 2026, please check your Degree Works to confirm whether CBA Advantage is a requirement. If CBA Advantage appears on your Degree Works and is not completed (unchecked), please be sure to have your 2,000 points submitted to Suitable by Friday, April 10, 2026.

NOTE: Seniors can (and should) apply for your degree even if you are still in-progress with your CBA Advantage requirement.

For questions, please contact CBAAdvising@lmu.edu.

CBA Advantage Virtual Workshops have resumed for those who need a refresher on getting started. You can always check the full schedule (and Zoom link) on our Get Started page of the CBA Advantage website.

Our April offerings are:

The Zoom link for all workshops is: https://lmula.zoom.us/j/82078998797

When submitting a reflection to Suitable (written or video), here are some tips for a smooth approval process:

We want to highlight that CBA Advantage is bound by LMU's Academic Honesty policy, much like curricular coursework would be and our review team will flag any submissions that may conflict with any of the above and follow-up with the appropriate parties, as necessary. This will cause a delay in the approval process for all submissions that need additional review.

Students will receive an email notification for any submission that is denied as well as most approved submissions. Submissions that are denied will outline the reasoning behind the denial, and students will have the opportunity to correct their submission and resubmit on the Suitable app for the appropriate activity. Please be conscious of any submission deadlines associated with the original activity. Any questions about this process can be directed to CBAAdvising@lmu.edu.

Want to be featured in a future CBA Advantage newsletter? We’d love to hear from you! We are looking to highlight students sharing stories about their CBA Advantage experience, and how it has contributed to their growth and engagement in CBA.

If you’d like to potentially be featured in an upcoming CBA Advantage newsletter, complete this short form to tell us more about your experience.

As a reminder, please continue to check CBA Connect, CBA social media, and/or other CBA marketing channels to learn about CBA-wide events. Most CBA-wide events will also appear as CBA Advantage opportunities in the Suitable app. Here are a few upcoming events.

CBA Career Connections Office Hours
Professor Mitch Rufca is once again holding office hours in Hilton 062 on Monday and Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm and by special appointment here. He can assist students with resume review, job search strategies, interview prep, networking skills, negotiations and more. Students can earn 40 points once per semester for this activity, regardless of how often they utilize office hours. Professor Rufca will have a QR-code for students to scan.

LMU Real Estate Certificate Program
The LMU Real Estate Certificate Program equips students with conceptual, practical and specialized skills and knowledge of various real estate topics. Led by industry professionals (primarily LMU alums), the program features a series of seminars that cover a variety of topics.

For each seminar, students can earn 50 CBA Advantage points. The program is open to all LMU students and held in the Hilton building. The seminars scheduled for this month are listed below. Learn more and register here.  

The Prolific Speaker Series: 2 Chainz
Tuesday, April 7 | 7 - 9 p.m. | LSB Auditorium | Register

The Prolific Speaker Series returns with one of the biggest and most influential hip-hop artists in the world: 2 Chainz. A Grammy Award–winning rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural icon, 2 Chainz offers a powerful perspective on business, branding, and perseverance. With multiple platinum albums and more than 20 gold and platinum-certified records, he has built a global music career defined by innovation and influence. Beyond the charts, 2 Chainz has expanded his success into ventures across fashion, restaurants, and media - demonstrating how creativity, authenticity, and strategic thinking can translate into lasting business success. 

The fireside chat will be moderated by Marketing Professor Mitch Hamilton and David Gross, an entertainment industry executive and entrepreneur working at the intersection of music, media, and brand partnerships. After the talk, 2 Chainz will sign copies of his new book, "The Voice in My Head is God." An instant New York Times bestseller, the book tells the spiritual journey behind 2 Chainz's success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God. Co-hosted by A-LIST and Student Affairs and co-sponsored by Black Students in Business, Marketing Society, and the Music Industry Student Organization. Earn 100 CBA Advantage points by submitting a short reflection after the event.

Lights, Camera, Career: Alumni Leaders in Business & Entertainment
Tuesday, April 21 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Hilton 100 | Register

The Department of Management, in partnership with the HRM Society, invites you to an inspiring conversation with two accomplished LMU alumni who have built remarkable careers at the intersection of business and entertainment: Jonathan Schaerf '14, Emmy Award–winning producer and Senior Vice President of Content Strategy and Partnerships at Religion of Sports (the media company co-founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra), and Chris Cikowski '14, Vice President of 20th Television Animation. Join us as Jonathan and Chris share valuable perspectives on navigating careers that blend creativity, strategy, and leadership, and discuss the exciting and evolving business of media and entertainment. Earn 100 CBA Advantage points by submitting a short reflection after the event.

Please Note: To search for ALL asynchronous options, please select “Activities” --> Select “All” from the categories listed --> Type “asynchronous” into the search bar.

Thanks to Hannon Library, all LMU students now get free access to the digital edition of the Los Angeles Times!

Visit the CBA Advantage website for an overview of the program and its requirements. If you need a refresher or help getting started, visit the Get Started page for information on our synchronous and asynchronous workshops and training opportunities.

We're here to support you in completing your CBA Advantage journey! Feel free to reach out to CBAAdvising@lmu.edu if you have further questions or if you wish to make an appointment with someone on the CBA Advantage team.

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