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Equity and Inclusion at LMU

At LMU, the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are deeply ingrained in the way we live, learn, and work. We examine our progress as an institution and community as we seek to create a more just, equitable world. Join us as we make an inclusive and socially just campus.

Ignite Equity

LMU Center For Equity for English Learners founder, Magaly Lavadenz.

Equity in Education

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LMU graduate and filmmaker Rebecca Murga.

Representation Matters

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LMU Professors Mitchell Hamilton and Julian Saint Clair

LMU Program Empowers L.A.'s Future Changemakers

LMU's Applied Learning in Societal Transformation (A-List) program is an innovative marketing pathway created to "shape the changemakers of tomorrow" by helping students understand a wide range of consumer cultures and promote inclusive societal change. 

LMU Alum and Filmmaker Rebecca Murga

Elevating the Underrepresented

Representation matters to Puerto Rican filmmaker Rebecca Murga, M.F.A. '23, drawing on firsthand experience to tell military community stories in an upcoming Amazon series. 

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What LMU's Bad Bunny Class Can Teach Us About Puerto Rico

Bad Bunny is breaking records, barriers, and even into academia. At LMU, Vanessa DÍaz, assistant professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies is teaching the course "Bad Bunny and Resistance in Puerto Rico". 

How DEI Drives Us

A research student who has received funding support at LMU.
$23.5M

In external funding for DEI
research and student support

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Top 2%

Of most diverse U.S. universities
(College Factual, 2021)

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89%

of students receive financial aid

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50+

Cultural & Community
Student Organizations

Research that Makes an Impact

LMU research centers drive change for healthier communities and a more equitable world.

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Outcomes

Pursuing Equity Through Policy

LMU centers and institutes ignite change at the intersection of academic research and community empowerment.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Discover how LMU promotes these values as intrinsic to our university mission.

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Equity in the Classroom

Driving Inclusion in Theatre Arts
LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts

Driving Inclusion in Theatre Arts

 

A new grant enhances experience for first-generation and BIPOC students in the arts.

Improving STEM Student Experience
LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Improving STEM Student Experience

A $2.5M grant addresses systemic racism in STEM learning environments.

Reducing Barriers to DEI Classroom Materials.
LMU William H. Hannon Library

Reducing Barriers to DEI Classroom Materials

A $1.5M grant incentivizes faculty to create open-access resources on DEI topics.

Expanding First-Gen College Access.
LMU School of Education

Expanding First-Gen College Access

A nearly $3M federal grant helps first-gen students prepare for college success.

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Supporting Students from Historically Underrepresented Populations

LMU’s robust programming supports recruitment, enrollment, success, and graduation of first-generation and low-income students, and students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

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University in Los Angeles

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Big City, Bigger Creativity

LA is our lab, our classroom, and our home. We share the city’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook. Loyola Marymount University's faculty and students make their mark in every corner of town: protecting marine life on the coast, filmmaking in Hollywood, and innovating in our neighborhood, a thriving tech hub with more than 500 start-ups. And we do it all minutes from downtown L.A., enjoying ocean views and sunny skies.

DISCOVER LMU IN LOS ANGELES

Campus

The LMU campuses provide a backdrop to each student's unique university experience. They provide an environment where students focus intensely on academics while embracing life outside the classroom — from arts to athletics, spirituality to service. LMU offers diverse experiences that educate the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.

Social Impact

At Loyola Marymount University, our vibrant community is rooted in a rich tapestry of values that inspire and shape every aspect of campus life. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, we celebrate a diverse and inclusive community that embraces many perspectives. Our social impact isn't just words on paper; they are the guiding principles that define who we are and what we stand for.

Innovation on the Bluff

LMU Research and Innovation in Los Angeles

An Incubator of Imagination

Loyola Marymount University has been an incubator of imagination and new ideas for over a century. Our vibrant academic community encourages students to ask big questions and challenge the status quo. That’s why LMU graduates leave prepared to lead in a changing world, making their mark in business, science, technology, entertainment, and beyond.

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