Sustainability at LMU
When it comes to environmental sustainability, LMU takes the lead. Whether in the classroom, through research endeavors, or various campus initiatives, LMU is committed to bettering the environment in creative, eco-friendly ways. In fact, The Princeton Review recently recognized us on their 2024 Green Honor Roll.
Take the next stepNo. 12
"Top 50 Green Colleges"
The Princeton Review, 2024
Top 20
"Cool Schools," Nationally
The Sierra Club, 2018
Green Power Partner
Recognition for clean energy use
Environmental Protection Agency, 2017
No. 1
Annual RecycleMania Competition
Among 350 Universities Nationally, 2019 & 2020
A Sustainable Education
Educating students about sustainability is vital to ensuring that LMU is the leader in cultivating environmental awareness and practices. A significant part of sustainability at LMU is achieved through the curriculum and research done right on campus. Numerous faculty members contribute to initiatives and research that work to improve sustainability on campus and globally. The curriculum at LMU works to educate and create future leaders of environmentalism. Research on campus and abroad contributes to finding global solutions to understand and advance the environmental movement.
Academic Degrees & Certificates
Environmental Science
(B.S./M.S./Minor)
Students in LMU's Environmental Science degree programs work to understand how society's intense use of resources and waste management practices have resulted in a variety of environmental concerns on both the local and global scales.
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Environmental Studies
(B.A./Minor)
Building on courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, the Environmental Studies program helps students address some of the most pressing ecological, political, economic, social, and ethical concerns of the contemporary world.
Learn More: Environmental Studies
Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation
(M.S.)
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation seeks to develop a new breed of entrepreneurial and innovative leaders — those that will strive to build a more sustainable and resilient world.
Learn More: Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation
Climate Change Solutions Certificate
The Climate Change Solutions certificate offers students an opportunity to learn the current knowledge on climate change impacts and opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation, along with sustainable solutions.
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Groundwater Management Certificate
Students in this certificate program learn the fundamentals of groundwater hydrology; how to manage groundwater basins for optimum yield, quality, and environmental considerations; and study water resources systems modeling.
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Solutions for Sustainable Development, Health and Equity Certificate
Students in this certificate program learn the science of climate change and its impact on natural, human and social systems; explore opportunities for adaptation, mitigation and sustainable solutions; and explore climate model projections and carbon accounting tools.
Learn More: Solutions for Sustainable Development, Health and Equity Certificate
Sustainability Certificate
Students in this certificate program understand and apply the principles of sustainable engineering and development and the levels of green building practices; learn the principles in climate modeling, the factors affecting climate change, and the climate change impacts on California and the Western U.S. water supply.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Certificate
Students in this certificate program design physical and chemical separation processes in water and wastewater treatment and design processes for organics removal and nitrogen and phosphorus reduction, and biosolids stabilization.
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Water Quality Management Certificate
Students in this cerrtificate program gain knowledge in physical, chemical, and microbiological water quality standards and understand the principles of the movement and fate of chemicals and other contaminants in surface and groundwaters.
Learn More: Water Quality Management CertificateFaculty and Student Research
LMU is a National University/High Research Activity (R2), which reflects our commitment to high-level research. Our faculty value the opportunity to conduct research and scholarship with undergraduate and graduate students to provide mentorship and guidance while furthering their expertise. Students have ample opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and take part in unique academic experiences in Los Angeles and throughout the world.
Research Deep-Dive
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See how Dr. Vasquez helps her students flex their research muscles with a hands-on, investigative approach to the classroom.
Meet the Faculty
Our distinguished faculty work closely with undergraduate students to encourage collaboration, creativity and innovation. Learn how faculty support the student experience by visiting our Faculty Profile Gateway.
LMU Leads Innovative Seafood Traceability Effort
LMU researchers are trying to solve overfishing, a complex ecological and economic problem. Led by biology professor Demian Willette, the NSF-funded project builds a global fishing industry network to identify and trace octopus species, using innovative techniques to detect DNA in the water. The traceability tool and dataset will help protect the seafood supply chain - and the ocean.
Read MoreResearch Centers & Institutes
Center for Urban Resilience (CURes)
CURes provides a suite of research, education, and restorative justice services in support of its mission to “empower communities to build resilient, vibrant, and just cities through meaningful interactions with their diverse ecosystems and each other.”
Coastal Research Institute (CRI)
The Coastal Research Institute (CRI) brings together expertise from the LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering and The Bay Foundation to restore and enhance Santa Monica Bay and local coastal waters.
Environmental Science: The Living City
Taught in partnership with the Center for Urban Resilience (CURes) this pre-college summer immersion program for current high school sophomores and juniors is designed for curious environmentalists who want to explore a human-nature connection.
Learn more about this Pre-College Program
Stories
Green LMU - A Global Leader in Sustainability
Get inspired by LMU's alternative energy, water conservation, recycling, and eco-transportation initiatives.
LMU Named Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University
Ride into sustainable transportation with amenities like The Cycling Lion, LMU's campus bike shop.
Spotlight on Sustainable Production Practices
Read how one student developed LMU's first fully-sustainable film set.
Small World This: Cycling, Climate Change, and Japan
Advancing Fossil Fuel Divestment
Bolstered Research Projects from Biomedical Studies to Climate Change
Meet the Pride
At LMU we take pride in our Pride. As we like to put it... "Once a Lion, Always a Lion." That means our global network of alumni - over 98,000+ members strong - stands ready to help new graduates launch their careers. The Pride also includes an online mentoring platform, connecting LMU students and alumni through interest groups and allowing Lions to search for alumni by company, region, major, campus involvement, and more to build professional and purposeful connections.
Watch The Pride’s Dominique Hargreaves ‘04, Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Los Angeles, share how she spends her days helping the planet and Angelenos.
Student Housing's Green Living Initiatives
With a commitment to making our residential facilities sustainable, LMU Student Housing has continuously worked to find ways to make their buildings green.
Learn More about Green Living at LMULEED Buildings
Loyola Marymount University remains committed to incorporating sustainability into all newly constructed buildings on campus. All new construction or major renovations must be LEED certified or equivalent. Buildings with a sustainable design offer economic, environmental, and societal benefits. Some of these benefits include healthier, natural light which allow students and employees to perform better and improve overall moods.
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Take the Next Step
We hope you enjoyed learning what makes Loyola Marymount University an exceptional place to live and learn. Ready to take the next step toward joining our creative and collaborative community of scholars, dreamers and doers? Read our first-year, transfer, and pre-college requirements, then begin your application.