Promoting civic action and justice in the
Los Angeles region through research and education

Research and teaching are of limited utility unless they lead to the action of leaders, institutions, students, and the public.

Founded in 1994 with a grant from the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, the Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles (LCSLA) is dedicated to promoting such action. The Center is an established leader in conducting regional urban studies, providing educational experiences to students and the community, and convening policy dialogues regarding the Los Angeles region.  

LCSLA supports Loyola Marymount University's mission: the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith, and the promotion of justice.

Research. Action. Justice.