Strength in Solidarity

February 6, 2025

Dear LMU Community,

Recent federal policy shifts and governmental actions have raised questions and created uncertainty in higher education and for members of our community—including me. At LMU, we meet such moments with resolve, staying true to our mission and unwavering in our commitment to the dignity and well-being of each of our students, faculty, and staff. 

In times of change, I reaffirm LMU’s commitment to the dignity of every individual, guided by our Catholic mission in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. As I shared in my last convocation, our values—rooted in justice, education, and service—continue to shape our path forward. The vision outlined in our strategic plan provides focus, and our dedication to our enduring commitments remains steadfast.

University leaders are actively monitoring policy developments and their implications across fiscal, legal, and political dimensions, ensuring that our responses reflect our principles and our care for our community. To help navigate these rapid external changes, we are launching LMUTW In Brief, a new communications channel offering practical information and timely guidance.

Through continual analysis, discernment, and resolve, we will maintain an environment where intellectual inquiry, creativity, and human flourishing thrive. Let us move forward together, with faith, purpose, and hope.

With care and resolve,

Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D.
President