LMU InBrief 
On April 29, 2025, the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced legislation through the budget reconciliation process that would cut more than $330 billion from federal higher education programs.
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.
LMU and the SEIU Local 721 Non-Tenure Track (NTT) bargaining unit met on March 28, 2025 for the fifth bargaining session as part of the ongoing process toward reaching a first collective bargaining agreement.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
On March 21, 2025, President Trump announced a proposal to transfer the management of student loans from the Department of Education (ED) to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and move special needs programs from the ED to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Governmental Policy & Regulation
The university is closely monitoring a March 20,2025, executive order (EO) by the Trump administration directing the closure process for the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Governmental Policy & Regulation
On March 14, 2025, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can implement the president’s executive orders that restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs.