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Special Announcement
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On Monday, October 7, 2024, President Snyder announced his plans to retire at the end of his term on May 31, 2025. Read President Snyder’s announcement and LMU Board of Trustees Chair Paul Viviano’s message of gratitude.
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Ignite Impact
Elias Herrera, Social Entrepreneur
L.A. is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Elias Herrera ’26 wants to make sure it stays that way. Herrera is a community innovation analyst intern, who researches real estate trends at Inclusive Action for the City, a community development organization with a mission to serve L.A.’s underinvested communities. Learn more about Elias.
Experience LMU
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Explore an LMU undergraduate education, connect with our academic leaders, and understand what it means to learn at a nationally ranked university from faculty at the forefront of their respective fields.
Graduate Open House: Oct 28 - Nov 1
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The Graduate Programs Open House Week is an excellent opportunity to interact with LMU Faculty and Staff while discovering the unique benefits of an LMU graduate degree. The week will conclude with a tour of campus.
Currents
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2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule
LMU Men's Basketball returns to Gersten Pavilion starting Nov. 4 for a new season.
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Playwright Joins CFA Theatre Arts as Assistant Professor
The College of Communication and Fine Arts welcomes David Davila as a new assistant professor of playwriting.
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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.
By the Numbers
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Wall Street Journal Ranked
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Degrees, Certificates & Credentials
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Division I and Varsity Sports
Get Social
Events
Research Centers
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StudyLA
StudyLA advocates for a better, more equitable Los Angeles through research, student mentorship, and engagement with its residents and leaders.
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PARC
The Psychology Applied Research Center conducts community-based participatory evaluation and action research and uses a multidisciplinary lens to accomplish its goals.
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CURes
The Center for Urban Resilience is committed to improving the quality of life in our urban communities, especially those that have been historically underserved.
Gallery
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Lions Are Fierce
Support Your Pride
Stay up to date with the latest information on your 14 Division I athletics teams by visiting LMU Lions Website or following the Lions on social media @LMULions.