Giving to LMU School of Education - Loyola Marymount University

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Support LMU School of Education

LMU’s School of Education (SOE) is leading and transforming education and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through our rigorous graduate and professional programs in more than 20 areas of study. With a commitment to preparing educators and mental health professionals to work in public, charter, and Catholic institutions, we combine the best of data-driven research with real-world practice to foster candidates and alumni who make a difference in the lives of students and families in California and beyond.

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SOE's Greatest Needs

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Student scholarships

Contribute to an existing scholarship fund in an area of study you care about most or create your own named scholarship fund to honor or recognize a loved one.

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Faculty support

Recruiting, retaining and empowering LMU’s teacher-scholars requires immediate-use funds that support pioneering scholarship and their continued, deep engagement at LMU.

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Programmatic support

Your support allows the college to design, deliver, and continually improve programs that elevate students’ success as undergrads, graduate students or as doctoral candidates, preparing them for a variety of careers in education.

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Dean's Discretionary Fund

Gifts to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund allow the college to direct immediate use funds to the highest and most urgent priorities.

Your Contribution at Work

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LMU School of Education has programs for preparing teachers, leaders, and mental-health professionals working across all educational settings.

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Our candidates hone their skills at partner schools dedicated to promoting student success and educational equity.

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Alumni are renowned for fostering social justice and equity through their work in schools and communities.

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Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership Institute (iDEAL) is a leading provider of training and resources for cutting-edge hybrid and remote teaching methods.

Contact Us

Kathy Ash joined University Advancement as executive director of campaigns & strategic initiatives in 2022. Ash has a strong record of success in fundraising, strategic and resource planning, finance and operations, and project and program management. She previously served LMU in the roles of associate vice president of development in UA, and prior to that, as associate dean of business services in the School of Education.

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310.338.3946
kathleen.ash@lmu.edu

Next Steps

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Choose from one of the hundreds of scholarships, programs, and departments across campus. Your support makes a difference!

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