Communications

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Unionization Campaign Update

November 20, 2023

"Several of you have approached the deans or me seeking to learn more about recent efforts to unionize our non-tenure track (NTT) faculty. I offer these updates to advance our shared commitment to transparency."

Academic Freedom and Faculty Protection

November 15, 2023

"A new resource from my office has recently been published about academic freedom and faculty protection."

Welcome BCLA Dean Richard Fox, Ph.D.

October 25, 2023

"I am pleased to share that Professor Richard Fox will be the next dean of the LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, effective June 1, 2024."

Faculty Tenure and Promotion Announcement
September 27, 2023

"Each fall, I take the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of our fellow colleagues who have advanced to tenure, have been promoted in rank, or both."

Celebrating the Year Ahead
September 7, 2023

"I have been delighted to experience the telltale signs of the new semester spreading across our campuses as our community returns for the fall semester."

Thank You and Congratulations AVP Hong
April 13, 2023

Celebrating the HHMI Driving Change Award
November 1, 2022

"I am delighted to re-share the news of LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering’s prestigious accomplishment of making LMU one of only six institutions in the U.S. to receive the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Driving Change award."

Roberta Espinoza Reappointed as Vice Provost for Global-Local Affairs
October 13, 2022

"I am pleased to announce that Roberta Espinoza, Ph.D., has been reappointed as vice provost for Global-Local Affairs."

Kat Weaver Promoted to Vice Provost
October 6, 2022

"I am pleased to announce that Kat Weaver, Ph.D., has been promoted to vice provost for Research, Professional Development, and Online Learning."

In Gratitude
September 30, 2022

"In 2017 the LMU community welcomed me with open arms and invited me to witness and join in on the passion, creativity, dedication, and drive that I still see exemplified in the students, faculty, and staff of our prestigious institution."

Faculty Tenure and Promotion Announcement

September 8, 2022

"Each fall, I celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues who have advanced to tenure, have been promoted in rank, or both. I applaud these distinguished faculty members for their teaching, research, and service, and for their contributions to our institution that maintain our impeccable academic reputation."

Fall 2022 Welcome Back
September 1, 2022

"I am filled with gratitude and inspiration as we begin another semester on our beloved campus."

A Message to Faculty: Fall '22 Return to Campus
August 18, 2022

"Welcome to a new academic year! I hope your summer was relaxing and filled with purpose."

Leadership Update from the Office of the Provost
June 29, 2022

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of José García Moreno to the position of special assistant to the provost."

Welcome SFTV Dean Joanne Moore, J.D.

May 16, 2022

"I am pleased to share that Joanne Moore will be the next dean of our LMU School of Film and Television, effective June 27, 2022."

Special Procedures as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 23, 2022 

"In consultation with Faculty Senate and the Deans Council, we are providing all assistant professors an opportunity to delay their tenure clock based on continued complications due to the pandemic during the 2021-22 year." 

Spring Semester Reminders and Updates
January 19, 2022 

"As previously announced, I look forward to welcoming you back for in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 24. To safeguard our community, please review the following updates and reminders."

Solidarity and Support for Our Faculty
January 12, 2022 

"As we begin the spring semester, I share a message of solidarity and support. You may be aware that in recent weeks, a few of our faculty were targeted by social media campaigns that seized on incidents in their classrooms and twisted them into polarizing headlines designed to sensationalize, stoke anger, and drive website traffic."

Welcome Back and Happy New Year

January 7, 2022

"Happy New Year! I hope that you had a joyful and reinvigorating holiday break. As we welcome you back for spring semester, I take this opportunity to assure you that colleagues across the university are working around the clock to prepare our campuses for your arrival and to safeguard our community in alignment with guidance from public health authorities."   

Updates to the Start of Spring 2022
December 21, 2021

"As you prepare for the upcoming holidays, I share important updates and changes about how we are preparing to create a safer environment that supports our educational endeavors next semester."  

Protect the Pride
September 24, 2021 

"With the start of the fall semester bringing great joy and excitement to our community, I am indebted to each and every one of you for your continued efforts to keep our campuses safe and ensure our students’ academic success." 

Welcome Back and Top Things to Know
August 18, 2021 

"I write with great admiration, appreciation, and anticipation for the start of the 2021-22 academic year. When Vin Scully — LMU parent, grandparent, and master of ceremonies during last month’s 109th Commencement Exercises — proclaimed “in a year that has been so improbable, the impossible is happening,” my heart was filled with gratitude for our faculty." 

Fall Faculty Updates
May 5, 2021

"As the university prepares for our return to campus for the fall 2021 semester, including a return to in-person instruction, we are cognizant that, for some, this will be a challenge. To that end we are working to ease this transition while also meeting the university’s operational needs."  

In Continued Support of Our Students
April 20, 2021

"As President Snyder shared earlier today in his letter to the community regarding the verdict in the case of Derek Chauvin, we share a collective sigh of relief that justice has been served in this case. Of course, there is much more to be done."   

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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 ..." 

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 ..." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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 ..." 

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." 

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." 

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 ..." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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." 

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."