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Ignite
Equity

As an anti-racist university, we commit to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. Our work begins at home, where we strive to implement more equitable systems and strengthen our campus climate. Our faculty lead research and critical conversations to address inequities in communities and advocate for change.

Equity

Creating an Equitable Future

Rebecca Murga, M.F.A. ‘23, recognizes the power of storytelling. Her unique perspective as a Puerto Rican woman and military veteran motivates her to spotlight diverse experiences in her work. She’s using her platform as a filmmaker to lift up underrepresented voices, and her stories will soon reach the masses when her new show, directed by Spike Lee, premieres on Amazon Prime.

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Top Mid-Sized University For Inclusive Excellence NADOHE, 2023
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$23.5 Million in External Funding for DEI Research and Student Support
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Stories

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LMU Wins National DEI Award

LMU earned an institutional excellence award from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.

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Addressing Inequity in Underserved Communities

President’s Professor and nationally recognized psychologist Cheryl Grills leads the Psychology Applied Research Center.

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Faculty Leads State of Black Los Angeles Report

Chaya Crowder, assistant professor of Political Science and International Relations received a grant in support of L.A. County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative.

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Pursuing Equity Through Policy

LMU centers and institutes make meaningful change at the intersection of academic research and community empowerment.

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Improving Access to STEM Education

LMU received a $2.5 million Driving Change grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to bring greater equity for students in STEM.