4.25.25 NTT Bargaining Session Update
LMU and the SEIU 721 Non-Tenure Track (NTT) bargaining unit met today for the seventh session in the ongoing process toward reaching a first collective bargaining agreement.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
LMU Joins AAC&U and Higher Education Institutions in Calling for Constructive Engagement
Loyola Marymount University has joined the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and higher education leaders across the country in signing A Call for Constructive Engagement, a statement urging the protection of academic freedom and opposing political overreach in American higher education.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
Monitoring the Executive Order on Higher Education Accreditation
On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at changing university accreditation processes. The order instructs accreditors to place greater emphasis on student outcomes such as graduation rates and return on investment as the primary measures of institutional quality, without requiring consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Message from President Snyder on the Passing of Pope Francis
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.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
Monitoring Immigration Status and Supporting Students
In light of recent developments reported at universities across the country, Loyola Marymount University reaffirms its commitment to supporting our international students and scholars.
3.28.25 NTT Faculty Bargaining Session Summary
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.