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.
How DEI Drives Us
In external funding for DEI
research and student support
Of most diverse U.S. universities
(College Factual, 2021)
of students receive financial aid
Cultural & Community
Student Organizations
Research that Makes an Impact
LMU research centers drive change for healthier communities and a more equitable world.
Pursuing Equity Through Policy
LMU centers and institutes ignite change at the intersection of academic research and community empowerment.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Discover how LMU promotes these values as intrinsic to our university mission.
Learn more about DEIEquity in the Classroom
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.
LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Improving STEM Student Experience
A $2.5M grant addresses systemic racism in STEM learning environments.
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.
LMU School of Education
Expanding First-Gen College Access
A nearly $3M federal grant helps first-gen students prepare for college success.
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.