Governmental Policy & Regulation
U.S. Department of Education Announces Workforce Reductions
The U.S. Department of Education initiated a significant reduction in force (RIF) on March 11, 2025, impacting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze
A federal judge has extended an order blocking President Trump’s administration from instituting a freeze on federal grants, loans, and other financial support.
Timely Warning Notice: Motor Vehicle Theft
Campus Safety is investigating a pattern of motor vehicle thefts, including incidents that were carried out and those that were attempted on LMU’s Westchester campus. The safety of our students and the broader LMU community is our top priority.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
LMU Joins AJCU and Higher Education Institutions Calling to Rescind DCL and Clarify Federal Policy
LMU has joined the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and other higher education institutions in signing a letter from the American Council on Education to the U.S. Department of Education.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
Court Halts Trump’s Anti-DEIA Orders
A federal judge has largely blocked President Trump’s executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs.
2.21.25 Bargaining Session Summary
LMU and the SEIU Local 721 Non-Tenure Track (NTT) bargaining unit met on February 21 for the fourth bargaining session as part of the ongoing process toward reaching a first collective bargaining agreement.