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LMU Lauded for Offering Solid Academics, Sense of Community, in Newest Fiske Guide to Colleges
Loyola Marymount University students benefit from a “dynamic mix of solid academics” in a community “dedicated to helping students grow and thrive,” according to the ... Read more The post LMU Lauded for Offering Solid Academics, Sense of Community, in Newest Fiske Guide to Colleges appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
Benefits of L.A.’s Tree Canopy Vary Widely Among Communities, Study by LMU and TreePeople Finds
Los Angeles County has a robust urban forest, but the region’s trees are not evenly distributed among communities, creating great variations in social, environmental and ... Read more The post Benefits of L.A.’s Tree Canopy Vary Widely Among Communities, Study by LMU and TreePeople Finds appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
Five LMU Graduates Awarded Fulbright Grants to Study and Teach English Abroad
Five Loyola Marymount University graduates have been awarded Fulbright grants to study and teach English in Spain, Israel, Taiwan and Mexico during the 2019-20 academic ... Read more The post Five LMU Graduates Awarded Fulbright Grants to Study and Teach English Abroad appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff Summer Festival Presents “As You Like It” and “Pericles”
One of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedies, along with a darker, adventure-filled tale involving a wandering prince, will come to life this summer at Loyola Marymount ... Read more The post LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff Summer Festival Presents “As You Like It” and “Pericles” appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
LMU’s KXLU Radio to Host Fifth Annual Salsa Festival
Loyola Marymount University’s KXLU Radio will host its fifth annual Salsa Music Festival with live music, dance, food trucks and pop-up shops on Sunday, June ... Read more The post LMU’s KXLU Radio to Host Fifth Annual Salsa Festival appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
LMU Earns Two Top Spots in RecycleMania Contest
Loyola Marymount University won first place for its diversion and recycling efforts in the 2019 nationwide RecycleMania competition among 300 college campuses in 43 states. ... Read more The post LMU Earns Two Top Spots in RecycleMania Contest appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
LMU School of Education Honors Ana Ponce as ‘Educator of the Year
Ana F. Ponce, executive director of the nonprofit organization Great Public Schools Now, has been named educator of the year by LMU's School of Education. The post LMU School of Education Honors Ana Ponce as ‘Educator of the Year appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and CEO Maria Salinas Will Address LMU Graduates at 2019 Commencement Ceremonies
Abdul-Jabbar is best known for his dominant career in the NBA. Off the court, Abdul-Jabbar’s wide range of pursuits has led to a towering and enduring legacy as an author and educational ambassador. Salinas ’87 is president and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. The post Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and CEO Maria Salinas Will Address LMU Graduates at 2019 Commencement Ceremonies appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
LMU Team Places Second in KPMG Innovation Challenge Among Schools Worldwide
A team of LMU undergraduate students placed second in an international business competition in Buenos Aires presented by the accounting firm KPMG. The post LMU Team Places Second in KPMG Innovation Challenge Among Schools Worldwide appeared first on LMU Newsroom.
LMU Survey Finds Angelenos Still Optimistic, But Growing Less So
When asked how things are going in their neighborhood, city, or the greater L.A. region, positive responses this year equaled or approached their lowest levels since the survey began in 2014. The post LMU Survey Finds Angelenos Still Optimistic, But Growing Less So appeared first on LMU Newsroom.