Social Impact
The call to ignite a brighter world is deep in our DNA.
At Loyola Marymount, we're more than a university; we're a community driven by unwavering values. Here, we work for justice – with passion, creativity, and common purpose. Here, sustainability is a way of life. Here, we strive to live lives of meaning and impact. Our mission guides LMU Lions to lead for the greater good. Discover a higher education institution that values what matters most.
From Undocumented to Advocate
Yurie Blons, J.D. '23, is on a personal mission. Formerly undocumented herself for more than 20 years, she channels her own experience to advocate for her clients at the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC).
Students Explore Guatemala on Alternative Breaks Trip
Last spring, 13 LMU students and staff spent spring break immersing themselves in Guatemalan history and culture as part of the university’s Alternative Breaks trips.
Pioneering Social Change In L.A.
L.A. is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and entrepreneurship major Elias Herrera '26 wants to make sure it stays that way.
By the Numbers
Students Most Engaged in Community Service
The Princeton Review, 2023
Hours in Community Service
Contributed by Students Annually
Best Green Colleges Honor Roll
The Princeton Review, 2023*
Lions that Make a Difference
ALMA Backyard Farms: Reclaiming Lives, Land, and Community
ALMA Backyard Farms is an urban farm in Compton, CA, founded by two LMU alumni, Erika L. Cuellar and Richard D. Garcia, that focuses on restorative justice.
Activist George C. Fatheree III ’07
The Lawyer Who Saved a Black Cultural Treasure
Research, For the People
The Psychology Applied Research Center at LMU empowers underserved communities to address inequity and improve services.
Studying the Evolution of Floral Traits at Southern California Restoration
Research that advances the study of marketing and societal issues.
Learning a Changemaker Mindset in Los Angeles
L.A. is a vast metropolis, and its diverse landscapes and communities make it an ideal place for education with real-world impact. Faculty research drives positive change in L.A.’s economy, ecology, and public health. In and out of the classroom, students bring LMU creativity to solve the region’s most significant challenges.
Experience that Sparks Change
Social Justice
The only wrongful conviction clinic dedicated to serving Los Angeles County.
Project for the Innocent
Giving Back
A unique program that connects groups of LMU students with service opportunities.
service opportunities
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Loyola Marymount University’s mission and values call us to work toward a more inclusive campus for a more equitable world. Learn more about LMU’s award-winning work creating a diverse, anti-racist organization.
An Enduring Mission
LMU takes its fundamental inspiration from the combined heritages of the Jesuits, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Our inclusive community welcomes all, and our religious origin drives our enduring commitment to the common good. At LMU, we live by a threefold mission: the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, and the service of faith and promoting justice.
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.
Innovation
LMU 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 our graduates leave prepared to lead in a changing world, making their mark in business, science, technology, entertainment, and beyond.