Located between the Pacific Ocean and downtown Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive university offering 60 major programs, 55 minor undergraduate degrees and programs. The Graduate Division offers 39 master’s degree programs and one education doctorate, one juris doctorate and 10 credential programs. Founded in 1911, LMU is a National University / High Research Activity (R2) putting LMU in the upper echelon of American universities. LMU is the largest Jesuit Catholic university for undergraduates on the West Coast, with more than 6,000 undergraduate students and more than 3,000 graduate and law students.
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Happy Earth Day from the bluff! 🌎 One of LMU’s proudest distinctions is our deep-rooted dedication to sustainability—a commitment that has earned the university a #1 ranking in recycling. ♻️ From our eco-conscious campus practices to empowering students to lead with purpose, caring for our planet is a daily commitment at LMU. Here’s to building a brighter, and greener, future — together. 🦁
Today, we mourn the loss of Pope Francis, whose life was a testament to compassion, humility, and courageous leadership. For over a decade, his papacy offered a profound commitment to justice, mercy, and radical inclusion—values consistent with our mission as a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. Read President Snyder’s full letter here: https://bit.ly/4cCGSC0
Milla Nguyen M.F.A. ’26 is on a mission to open doors for others in the film industry. A graduate student in the LMU School of Film and Television screenwriting program, Nguyen is passionate about representing the Asian Pacific Islander (API) and Vietnamese-American communities through her screenwriting and directorial projects, as well as spotlighting up-and-coming filmmakers through the new digital publication she co-founded, Allusion Magazine. Learn more about Milla's story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4262mlS
Since joining LMU in 2017, President-elect Thomas Poon, Ph.D., has led transformative academic and institutional growth—introducing 21 new programs, boosting research support by over 80%, and helping LMU earn its Carnegie R2 status and national rankings. He has championed LMU’s ongoing momentum by supporting student-centered initiatives, expanding study abroad, opening innovative spaces like the LMU Playa Vista Campus, and advancing efforts to elevate the university’s reputation and impact through visibility initiatives and strategic regional and global partnerships. Explore President-elect Poon’s impact and journey at LMU here: https://www.lmu.edu/17/
President-elect Poon shares his vision for LMU as the 17th president of the university, including expanding LMU's global impact, amplifying student success, and advancing the university's mission with clarity, courage, and purpose. “I’m excited to lead and serve alongside you as we believe in something brighter for all. Go Lions!” - Thomas Poon, Ph.D., 17th President of LMU. Learn more about President-elect Poon here: https://www.lmu.edu/17/
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I am honored and humbled to serve as Loyola Marymount University’s 17th president. LMU’s Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount mission represents the values our society needs most today—compassion, justice, discernment, and purpose. LMU is a promise of something greater: an institution already among the nation’s premier universities, rising boldly to meet the future. Together, we will build on our momentum, deepen our impact, and create something brighter for our students, our city, and the world. https://lnkd.in/gVwmS3f2 #LMU #HigherEd #JesuitEducation
LMU has announced Thomas Poon, Ph.D., as the university’s 17th president, effective June 1, 2025. Since 2017, President-elect Poon has served as LMU’s executive vice president and provost, shaping nearly every aspect of academic life. President-elect Poon will succeed LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D., who concludes his transformative tenure this May. With a bold, inclusive vision and an unwavering commitment to LMU’s Catholic mission in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions, Poon is ideally positioned to lead LMU forward—extending the university’s reach, accelerating philanthropic momentum, and championing student and faculty innovation. Read the full announcement and learn more about President-elect Poon here: https://lnkd.in/g4GRVQma
In a remarkable show of Lion pride, the Loyola Marymount University community came together for Day of Giving 2025, raising an extraordinary $1.86 million in support of scholarships, faculty, programs, and more that shape the student experience. Over a rousing 24-hour period, thousands of alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends joined forces to demonstrate the unwavering spirit of generosity that defines LMU. In total, 2,794 donors stepped up to support LMU's vision of creating a brighter world. All year long, your gift makes an impact. Learn more about our Day of Giving and how to continue to show your support for LMU here: https://bit.ly/43IybUw
Cinematographer Amy Vincent, ASC, is bridging Hollywood expertise and hands-on mentorship—from Los Angeles to San Quentin. Whether it’s leading by example through her work on upcoming films, A Nice Indian Boy in theaters April 4th and the Hugh Jackman/Kate Hudson-starring Song Sung Blue, sharing knowledge with students at LMU School of Film and Television (SFTV), or co-leading San Quentin’s first film workshop, Amy is a hope spreader. Her leadership earned her last year’s ASC Presidents Award, and as SFTV’s inaugural Distinguished Artist in Residence she’s preparing the next generation of entertainment leaders and storytellers. Learn more about Vincent’s inspiring work here: https://bit.ly/4iUQavL