Innovation
LMU thrives on innovation, continuously pushing boundaries and embracing new ideas to create a dynamic, forward-thinking environment in Southern California.
Loyola Marymount University has been an incubator of imagination and new ideas for over a century. Our vibrant academic community encourages students to ask big questions and challenge the status quo. That’s why LMU graduates leave prepared to lead in a changing world, making their mark in business, science, technology, entertainment, and beyond.
Research Centers & Institutes
LMU is a nationally-ranked R2 research university, which reflects our commitment to high-level research. Our teacher-scholar faculty conducts research and scholarship with undergraduate and graduate students to provide mentorship and guidance while furthering their expertise. Students have ample opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and take part in unique academic experiences in Los Angeles and worldwide.
By the Numbers
Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Most Innovative Schools
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Best Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Creative and Collaborative Spaces
An innovative education prepares students for a dynamic world by allowing them to develop social, creative, and technical skills critical to the world ahead.
Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship
The Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship is a vital resource for various academic programs at LMU, including undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship.
Aerospace Pioneer Tom Mueller to Establish Propulsion Lab
LMU received a $5 million gift to educate future leaders in the growing aerospace field.
Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership
The iDEAL Institute provides professional teaching and leadership learning through technology integration.
Center for Urban Resilience (CURes)
The Playa Vista Campus is the creative center for Film and Television.
Promoting academic excellence through the support of student research.
Research in Los Angeles
A City of Innovators
Our classroom is Los Angeles, home to diverse ecosystems, thriving industries, and boundless creativity. Faculty-led research in L.A. drives ethical innovation in engineering, entertainment, education, and beyond.
A Transformative Campus
Social Justice
LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts Faculty and Students Contribute to Report Examining the Realities of LGBTQ+ Political Candidates in the U.S.
Natural History
Extinction of Southern California Megafauna a Result of Climate Change, Humans, Fire
Sponsored Project Funding
Loyola Marymount University’s fiscal year 2023 proved to be a record-breaking year for
externally sponsored projects
Space Exploration
Could Life be Found on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus? Study Finds Intriguing Clues in the Particles that Make up Planet’s Rings
Ignite Innovation
Capstone Project Heads Off Road
The beginning of the capstone project was lying in a corner of the Cheryl and Robert Gross Engineering Design Center.
Protecting the Planet
Andrea Payre Madrigal '25 sees the whole planet as her home, and is fighting climate change to protect it.
Leading the Charge Against Global Environmental Issues
It takes a global effort to combat issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity, and LMU associate professor of biology Demian Willette and his team of student researchers are doing their part to create a more resilient environment.
Research for Equity and Inclusion
Inclusive Teams
At LMU, we work to create a more just and equitable world, starting with an inclusive campus.
Experience for Student Innovators
Engineering Design Showcase
LMU students in many disciplines in Seaver College of Science and Engineering presented capstone projects to industry representatives, alumni, and the greater community.
A-List Marketing
An applied marketing program that prepares changemakers to understand diverse consumer cultures.
Computer Science
The LMU Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) is a summer experience for first-year students studying computer science or related STEM fields.
Project Citizen
An umbrella program that includes creative projects that invite students to get out of their university and geographic bubbles.
Campus
The LMU campuses provide a backdrop to each student's unique university experience. They provide an environment where students focus intensely on academics while embracing life outside the classroom — from arts to athletics, spirituality to service. LMU offers diverse experiences that educate the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.
Social Impact
At Loyola Marymount University, our vibrant community is rooted in a rich tapestry of values that inspire and shape every aspect of campus life. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, we celebrate a diverse and inclusive community that embraces many perspectives. Our social impact isn't just words on paper; they are the guiding principles that define who we are and what we stand for.