Loyola Marymount University

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Now through December, prospective students are invited to take part in #ExperienceLMU, a series of online sessions on the difference an LMU education can make. These thought-provoking discussions are designed with your interests and schedule in mind. Connect with academic leaders, learn about available programs, and explore all that LMU has to offer.

Experience LMU

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Student Spotlight

UNESCO Program Selects Lion to Lead COVID-19 Study

Lianlen Joy Go Distor’s team will conduct research on how the pandemic has affected young people.

Faculty Focus

LMU Professor Elected VP of the American Academy of Religion

The AAR is the largest scholarly society in the world dedicated to the academic study of religion.

LMU Magazine Off Press Podcast

Jason Bentley ’92 on KXLU And Artists’ Conversations

The alum talks about his days in the KXLU studios and his new podcast, The Backstory, featuring interviews with artists.

Academic Excellence

CBA Team Named a Finalist in Innovation Challenge

Course Spotlight

Microbiology Lab’s Clarity, Focus Get Boost Online

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Find Your Program

There's a path for everyone. Explore yours.

LMU offers more than 150 degrees, certificates and credentials to prepare outstanding individuals for lives of meaning, purpose and professional success. Our breadth and depth in academics come from pre-eminent faculty, who have built LMU's reputation as one of the nation's top universities.

Top 15%

Wall Street Journal Ranked

10:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

178

Degrees, Certificates & Credentials

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Division I and Varsity Sports

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Upcoming Events

Ballona Wetlands: What's Next?

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0800

What’s going to happen to the Ballona Wetlands? The state of California faces an impending decision to select a restoration plan that will begin the process to improve the...
Ballona Wetlands: What's Next?
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0800
Decolonizing Dance Town Hall Meeting
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:30:00 -0800
LMU Choirs Gala Christmas Concert
Sat, 05 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0800
Results of StudyLA’s Public Opinion Survey: Policing in Los Angeles
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:30:00 -0800

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Research

Leading the Way in Science, Technology, Arts and the Humanities

Pushing boundaries across disciplines, in the lab, field, classroom and stage ensures that our faculty and students are at the leading edge of knowledge. As a Carnegie-classified R2 school, LMU is recognized nationally as a doctoral university with high research activity.

DIG DEEPER

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Global Immersion courses take students to places like Accra, Ghana to explore culture and topics at the source with faculty experts.

LMU scientists are at the forefront of research, including the search for drug candidates that could stop COVID-19.

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The William H. Hannon Library invites students to get up close to artifacts in its Archives & Special Collections for a hands-on experience in history.

Campus Gallery

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A Sense of Community

Settling into new surroundings is easy with new friends by your side.

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Pushing the Envelope

The facilities in LMU's state of the art Life Sciences Building help students prepare for careers across disciplines as diverse as basic research, medicine, and environmental remediation.