Communications

Commencement and Other Updates
February 10, 2021

"As I shared in my Jan. 29 letter to the LMU community, we are excited to welcome you back to our campuses in fall 2021 for in-person instruction, housing, and co-curricular activities in a safe, responsible manner, aligned with mandates from public health authorities. We remain focused on playing our part to stop the spread of the virus, and I share the following updates that aim to keep us on course." Read more >

LMU to Reopen Fall 2021
January 29, 2021

"As President Snyder shared in his presidential video briefings, we look forward to welcoming you back to our campuses in fall 2021 for in-person instruction, housing, and campus activities in a safe, responsible manner, aligned with mandates from public health authorities." Read more >

Spring Semester Plans Announced
October 19, 2020

"Following my Oct. 9 message to you, I now share further details and plans for spring 2021. We all yearn to return to our beautiful campuses to learn, teach, work, live, and be in community with one another." Read more >

Update About Preparations for Spring Semester
October 9, 2020

"I share an update about our preparations for the spring semester. As you may be aware, higher education campuses in L.A. County remain closed in compliance with mandates from public health authorities." Read more >

Fall Reopening Updates for Graduate Students
July 17, 2020

"Earlier this week I shared with our undergraduate students, parents, faculty, and staff the university’s decision that our undergraduate courses will be principally and primarily conducted remotely for the fall semester; for many undergraduates, their courses will be offered exclusively online." Read more >

Fall 2020 Reopening Updates for Students
July 14, 2020

"Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and resilience as we make progress toward reopening. In our many recent updates, we shared expectations and guiding principles; today, I preview how the fall semester will operate in the current pandemic era ..." Read more >

Fall 2020 Reopening Updates for Faculty and Staff
July 14, 2020

"Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and resilience as we make progress toward reopening. In our many recent updates, we shared expectations and guiding principles ..." Read more >

Fall 2020 Update for Students
June 5, 2020

"Over the last few weeks, President Snyder and Provost Poon have been communicating LMU’s plans for the fall 2020 semester." Read more >

Message from the Provost to Students: Update on the Fall Semester
May 27, 2020

"Over the last few weeks, President Snyder and Provost Poon have been communicating LMU’s plans for the fall 2020 semester." Read more >

Message From the Provost to Faculty & Staff: Academic Calendar and Other Updates
May 22, 2020

"As a follow-up to last week’s Comprehensive Community Update, I share additional guidance about our academic calendar, fall planning survey, campus access, and preparation guidelines for fall." Read more >

Message to Students: Information about Fall Semester 2020
April 28, 2020

"We miss you and we are grateful for your resilience and the many ways you continue to thrive amidst COVID-19 challenges. Your dedication to learning and caring for one another has warmed my heart and made me proud." Read more >

Message to Faculty and Staff: Information About Fall Semester 2020
April 28, 2020

"As the semester comes to a close, I am nostalgic for our gatherings, festivities, and awards ceremonies that mark the season with joy, friendship, and celebration of our academic achievements." Read more > 

A Message to Faculty: Summer Sessions I and II Moving to Remote Instruction
April 15, 2020

"Over the past month, our community has seen the higher ed landscape shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. With each development, our community and especially you, the faculty, have responded with ingenuity, resolve, and great care for our students and for each other." Read more >

Message from the Provost on COVID-19 Student Options
March 25, 2020

"On Monday, March 23, the Registrar sent important updates to students about advising and registration for fall 2020." Read more >

Delay in Online Instruction
March 14, 2020

"I can’t thank you enough for your patience and amenability during this disruptive and constantly changing time. In an effort to respond to your concerns, we will delay the start of online instruction by one week to Monday, March 23." Read more>

A Message to LMU Faculty and Staff: Honoring Your Resilience
March 12, 2020

"We echo President Snyder’s message on Tuesday and assure you that your safety, health, and well-being drive our actions and decisions." Read more >

Maintaining Educational Continuity in the Context of COVID-19

"With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and after L.A. County's March 4 announcement of a state of emergency and increased cases in Los Angeles County, LMU is preparing for a variety of scenarios ..." Read more >

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
February 27, 2020

"As the worldwide response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) develops rapidly, we are continuing to monitor the situation closely to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff here and abroad." Read more >

LMU's Carnegie Classification Changed to Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2)
January 31, 2019

"I am excited to share that the Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research in its 2018 Update of Carnegie Classifications has made a substantive change to LMU’s classification, the first since 1994. As a result, LMU has moved from the Master’s Colleges and Universities category to the Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2) category." Read more >

Fall 2018 Welcome Back
August 27, 2018

"As I contemplate the start of the academic year, I am struck by the multitude of people, places, and things I am thankful for at LMU ..." Read more >

LMU Selected to Shelter Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa 
August 3, 2018

"I share exciting news: Loyola Marymount University has been selected to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society. This hard-earned honor speaks to our rigorous programs and the high standards we expect of our faculty and students." Read more >

Welcome CBA Dean Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D.
December 27, 2017

"After considering many factors, including recommendations and feedback from our search committee, the Committee on Rank and Tenure, our faculty, and senior leadership, I am pleased to announce that Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D., will be the next dean of our College of Business Administration." Read more >

Congratulations Dean Shane Martin
November 28, 2017

"I write to share with you that our longtime friend and colleague, Dean Shane Martin, Ph.D., will leave LMU in June 2018 to become the next provost of Seattle University." Read more >

Thank You Vice Provost Margaret Kasimatis
November 17, 2017

"I share exciting news: our longtime colleague and friend, Margaret Kasimatis, Ph.D., will assume the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs at Saint Mary’s College of California on February 1, 2018." Read more >

A Message From the Provost – FERPA
September 12, 2017

"The beginning of the semester is an opportune time to briefly remind faculty and staff about general responsibilities under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act – FERPA – the federal law that protects the privacy of student education records from kindergarten through graduate school." Read more >

Happy New Academic Year!
August 28, 2017

"Welcome to the 2017-2018 academic year! During the three months since my arrival at LMU, I have had the great pleasure of meeting many LMU faculty, students, staff, parents, and friends, and I have been inspired by your dedication to this great University." Read more >