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Ignite Innovation
Emily Hawkins, Planetary Physicist
Assistant Professor Emily Hawkins’ groundbreaking work in planetary fluid dynamics looks at the behavior of nano-particles found in the icy ocean of Saturn’s moon. With collaborators from other research universities and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, her latest paper proposes a model of water currents that could explain the presence of tiny particles that could be a clue to the viability of life. Learn more about Emily.
Currents
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LMU Continues Unprecedented Fundraising Success
LMU again has surpassed previous fundraising records with $72.9 million raised for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Shakespeare on the Bluff Summer Festival Returns
The summer festival features performances of “Much Ado About Nothing” June 20-22 and “Troilus & Cressida” July 18-20.
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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.
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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
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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.
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