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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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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.
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.
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.
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
Insights From The Dean
"The LMU School of Education (SOE) is about preparing professionals to work in the field of education and human development, and my vision is to grow from this strong foundation. Historically, the School of Education has had a strong social justice emphasis, and it has an excellent reputation in the field. We’re going to lean into these strengths and move beyond general social justice by embracing the notion of diversity, equity, and inclusion through evidenced-based examples in the partner schools and community organizations." Read more >
Dean Michelle D. Young
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Vanessa Benya joined University Advancement as director of development for the School of Education in 2021, and brings more than 15 years of experience in development and fundraising. She comes to LMU from the University of Southern California where she was an associate director at the USC Marshall School of Business. Prior to this, Benya worked in a private K-8 school.
Connect with Vanessa
310.617.4908
vanessa.benya@lmu.edu
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