PeaceJam, Penguin, and Pearson Foundation Announce Global Call to Action Challenge Sep 9, 2008
At the PeaceJam Global Conference at Loyola Marymount University on September 11-13, 2008, PeaceJam, Penguin Young Readers Group, and the Pearson Foundation will announce a new initiative, the PeaceJam Global Call to Action Challenge, that gives young activists everywhere the chance to work directly with a Nobel Laureate in their own school. The Global Call to Action Challenge is an extension of the newly-published Penguin Young Readers book, "PEACEJAM: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace," by Dawn... (PR Newswire)
Blue Raider Bash Next for Lions Sep 5, 2008
When traveling to the venue, please remember that the Loyola Marymount University campus is located in Westchester at One LMU Drive, approximately four miles north of the Los Angeles International Airport. Fans traveling to LMU must use the main entrance off of Lincoln Blvd. on LMU Drive. (Lmulions.com)
Big 10 Opponents, Trip To Los Angeles Highlight Women's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Sep 5, 2008
The non-conference part of the schedule concludes with a trip to Los Angeles and the Loyola Marymount University Tournament. It will be Stony Brook's fourth trip to California and second to Loyola Marymount. (Goseawolves.org)
Home Stand Continues Against More Ranked Teams Sep 4, 2008
Listen To And Follow The Lions Live On The Web Loyola Marymount University, in conjunction with Stretch Internet, is proud to present FREE live audio broadcasts over the World Wide Web on www ... com or calling the LMU Ticket Office at (310) 338-LION. The Loyola Marymount University campus is located in Westchester at 1 LMU Drive, approximately four miles north of the Los Angeles International Airport. (Lmulions.com)
Return to 90210 Aug 31, 2008
Nostalgia brings back trends about every 20 years, so it's about time that Generation X-ers like Spradlin start seeing elements of their 1990 s youth re-emerge, said Toniesha Taylor, a communications and popular culture lecturer at Loyola Marymount University. "It's usually every 20 to 25 years that something like that will come back," she said. (Daily Breeze)
BB&Ts John Allison to retire as CEO on Dec. 31 Aug 28, 2008
He also holds honorary doctorates from East Carolina University, Mount Olive College, Clemson University and Marymount University. He is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Angus Named Preseason All-American by Soccer America Aug 28, 2008
The Billikens, ranked No. 6 in Soccer America's preseason poll, open the regular season Friday against San Diego at the Loyola Marymount University Fall Classic in Los Angeles. The Bills then face the host Lions on Sunday. (Slubillikens.com)
Nationally-Ranked Billikens Open Men's Soccer Season in Los Angeles Aug 27, 2008
What's on Tap: After picking up a pair of exhibition victories, the Saint Louis men's soccer squad will officially get the 2008 campaign started this weekend when it travels to Los Angeles to partake in the Loyola Marymount University Fall Classic. Schedule of Events: The Billikens open their season, and the tournament, against San Diego on Friday, Aug. 29, with a 3 p.m. (CT) kickoff. (Slubillikens.com)
A hard lesson to learn Aug 24, 2008
WASHINGTON As the fall semester beckons and financial aid from parents and the government runs dry, more college students are turning to credit cards to pay not only for their textbooks, meals and transportation but also for tuition (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
No. 8 Billikens Top Memphis, 2-0 Aug 24, 2008
The Billikens open the regular season on Friday, Aug. 29, against San Diego in a tournament at Loyola Marymount University. SLU faces the host Lions on Sunday, Aug. 31. (Slubillikens.com)
LeTourneau ranks high in university report Aug 23, 2008
Rounding out the top five were Santa Clara University in California, Gonzaga University in Washington, and Loyola Marymount University and Mills College, both in California. Tuition and fees at LeTourneau cost $19,140 for the 2008-09 school year. (News-Journal.com)
Shining Stars Aug 22, 2008
Nip holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor's from Loyola Marymount University. Carlsmith Ball LLP awarded $150,000 to the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish the school's first Law Faculty Scholar position. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Killer must be paroled, state high court says Aug 22, 2008
After earning a bachelor's degree and a master's in business administration while in prison, she said she's taking courses at Loyola Marymount University in drug counseling, a field in which "my background is an asset.". Lawrence is among about 5 percent of inmates sentenced to life without possibility of parole whose releases have been approved by the Board of Parole Hearings, whose members are appointed by the governor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Women's Soccer Kicks Off Friday vs. UNLV Aug 22, 2008
Loyola Marymount University, in conjunction with Stretch Internet, is proud to present FREE live audio broadcasts over the World Wide Web on www. LMULions. (Lmulions.com)
Water Polo Earns Preseason Ranking of No. 8 Aug 21, 2008
Los Angeles, CA -- The Loyola Marymount University men's water polo team finished the 2007 season with its fifth Western Water Polo Association champion. They used their youngest roster in program history to claim the title and with five starters returning, the Lions have been ranked eighth in the 2008 Men's Varsity Preseason poll administered by the Collegiate Water Polo Association. (Lmulions.com)
PRESS TELEGRAM: For Love of the Game Aug 20, 2008
Glomb played four years at Loyola Marymount University, and after failing to get drafted, he immersed himself into calling and writing scouts and organizations to find a place to play. Nearly halfway through this season, Glomb reached Steve Bash, the Armada general manager at the time, and set up a tryout. (Lmulions.com)
Obama Launches Big Latino Outreach Effort Aug 20, 2008
"If I've spoken to 10 major people (who were at the meeting), nine of them, even up until mid-July were still unhappy with Latino access and status within the Obama campaign and his outreach," said David Ayn, a senior research associate at the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University and a close observer of Latino political affairs. "The relationship has been riddled with problems.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
A Texas-Sized Heart Aug 19, 2008
Werner, who has been the senior associate athletics director at Loyola Marymount University since 2000, saw her final challenge, a five-month battle with cancer, come to an end on Saturday morning, Aug. 16, as she passed away at her home in Torrance, Calif ... To donate: Make checks payable to Loyola Marymount University and note on check "In Memory of Betty Werner." Submit checks to Loyola Marymount University, Attn: Erin Hanson, 1 LMU Drive - Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045. (Lmulions.com)
WCC Coaches Pick Women's Volleyball Seventh Aug 19, 2008
Loyola Marymount University was tabbed sixth with 29 points, followed by Gonzaga, and the University of Portland with nine points. The Waves will be returning five starters and eight letterwinners from last year s team. (Gozags.com)
USF Volleyball Picked Fourth in WCC Preseason Coaches Poll Aug 19, 2008
Loyola Marymount University was tabbed sixth with 29 points, followed by Gonzaga University with 18 points, and the University of Portland with 9 points. USF opens the 2008 season when it competes in the Long Beach State Invitational, beginning Friday, August 29 at the Walter Pyramid. (Usfdons.com)
San Diego Tabbed Favorite In 2008 WCC Women's Volleyball Preseason Poll Aug 19, 2008
Loyola Marymount University was tabbed sixth with 29 points, followed by Gonzaga University with 18 points, and the University of Portland with 9 points. The Toreros return five starters and 11 letterwinners from last year's squad, including 2007 All-WCC first team member and All-WCC honorable mention selections and. (Usdtoreros.com)
Jason Gill Named Head Baseball Coach Aug 15, 2008
Loyola Marymount University Athletics Director Dr. William Husak formally announced on Thursday that Jason Gill has been named head coach of the LMU baseball program. After serving as an assistant coach at LMU in 1999 and 2000, Gill, who has spent the last four years working under head coach George Horton at Oregon and Cal State Fullerton, will return to the bluff to become the seventh head coach of the Lions' program. (Lmulions.com)
WCC Coaches Tab Men's Soccer Sixth Aug 15, 2008
Behind Portland were the University of San Francisco (20), Loyola Marymount University (14), Gonzaga and Saint Mary's College (10). The Broncos return 15 letterwinners from last year's squad, including two of their top three scorers from last season. (Gozags.com)
Men's Soccer Picked Second in 2008 Coaches Poll Aug 15, 2008
Behind Portland was the University of San Francisco (20), Loyola Marymount University (14), Gonzaga University (12), which also made the NCAA Tournament last year, and Saint Mary's College (10). Men's Soccer 2008 Preseason Poll. (Usdtoreros.com)
SEASON REVIEW: Lions Experience the Unexpected Aug 12, 2008
ITA RankingsThe Loyola Marymount University women s tennis team finished the 2008 campaign ranked 10th in the final West Regional rankings administered by ITA. The Lions began the year ranked No. 64 in the first poll of the spring 2008 season of the Fila Collegiate Tennis Rankings ... ITA All-Academic Teams/Scholar AthletesThe Loyola Marymount University women s tennis team was named one of 102 Division I women s squads to be named as an ITA All-Academic team. (Lmulions.com)
Women's Tennis Named ITA All-Academic Team Aug 9, 2008
The Loyola Marymount University women's tennis team was named one of 102 Division I women's squads to be named as an ITA All-Academic team, it was announced earlier this week. In addition, , , and were all lauded for their individual academic accomplishments. (Lmulions.com)
State Parks has increased its patrolling of the area at the top of Corral Canyon near what is called The Cave, the site of frequent illegal parties and where last November\'s fire started. Photo by Devon Meyers / TMT Aug 7, 2008
"The organizers postponed their party to Aug. 9 and now plan to have it on the cliffs of the campus of Loyola Marymount University.Neither the Cyberstock party organizers nor officials from Loyola Marymount University responded to phone calls and e-mails about this story."The party may appear legitimate from the way it is portrayed on its Web site, but the fact of the matter is that its organizers did not obtain permission to throw it in Corral Canyon," Sap said. "Throwing a rave at the top of... (Malibu Times, CA)
Richland wins adidas 7-on-7 national title Aug 2, 2008
Each team qualified through one of five regional tournaments: Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, June 14-15); University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Ind. June 20-21); University of Central Florida (Orlando, June 28-29); Texas A&M (College Station, July 10-12); and University of Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
SEASON REVIEW: Victories Amid Changes Aug 1, 2008
Hired as Coordinator of Rowing , a former assistant coach at UCLA, was hired as the Coordinator of Rowing at Loyola Marymount University in July. Regan becomes the first female to head the LMU rowing program in the West Coast Conference era, taking over for , who had led the Lions for nine seasons before being released from his contract in June. (Lmulions.com)
More Universities Sign on to Google Apps Jul 31, 2008
The schools that signed on to Apps include Collin County Community College District, Francis Marion University, George Washington University, Indiana University, Kean University, Kent State University, Kishwaukee College, Loyola Marymount University, Montgomery County Community College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University of Florida, University of San Diego, and the University of Virginia. How these schools integrate the program depends on their needs, according to. (PC Magazine)
2008-09 SUMMER PREVIEW: Lions Ready to Rebound Jul 30, 2008
Loyola Marymount University - Loyola Marymount Official Athletic Site. LMULIONS.COM. (Lmulions.com)
Crenshaw Headed to Adidas 7on7 Championships Jul 29, 2008
Finalists qualified at regional tournaments hosted by Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles), University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Ind. University of Central Florida (Orlando, Fla. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Dawn Regan Hired as Coordinator of Rowing Jul 24, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - Dawn Regan, a former assistant coach at UCLA, has been hired as the Coordinator of Rowing at Loyola Marymount University, Director of Athletics Bill Husak announced Wednesday. Regan becomes the first female to head the LMU rowing program in the West Coast Conference era and takes over a program that saw the women's varsity lightweight 4 claim the Intercollegiate Rowing Association title in 2008 while also advancing the men's pairs boat to the IRA National Regatta. (Lmulions.com)
Frank Cruz Released as LMU Head Coach Jul 24, 2008
- Loyola Marymount University Athletic Director Bill Husak announced today that has been released from his position as head baseball coach. Husak said a replacement for the head coaching position will be announced in the near future. (Lmulions.com)
A Culture Change Jul 23, 2008
For the Loyola Marymount University men's basketball program, that definition might be a large understatement as the Lions enter the 2008-09 season in a completely different place than it was just several months prior. The biggest transformation for the Lions heading into the new season is the hiring of the program's 24th head coach. (Lmulions.com)
CSUB Men's Basketball 2008-2009 Schedule Jul 22, 2008
Sun, Jan 04 Loyola Marymount University at Los Angeles, Calif. 3:00 p.m.. (KERO 23, CA)
Borja Malet Transfers to LMU Tennis Program Jul 19, 2008
- Borja Malet has committed to transfer to Loyola Marymount University and play tennis for the Lions, head coach announced earlier this week. Malet, a native of Barcelona, Spain, spent the last two seasons at Georgia Southern, where he earned second-team All-Southern conference after playing No.1 doubles and splitting time between the No. 2 and No. 3 spots in singles last season. (Lmulions.com)
Cooper adjusts to Double-A ball Jul 19, 2008
" A product of Loyola Marymount University, the ninth-round Draft pick in 2005 was hitting .311 in the Florida State League before his promotion to Double-A. At the higher level, the left-handed bat, who throws right, is still adjusting to the accelerated game, batting .180 (9-for-50) with nine RBIs and one run scored. "Making that adjustment as far as the pitching [has been difficult]," he said. "They're more consistent, but as you move up, even in hitters' counts, they start throwing you... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Future Snowmelt In West Twice As Early As Expected; Threatens Ecosystems And Water Reserves Jul 17, 2008
Additional study co-authors are Jeremy S. Pal of Loyola Marymount University and Michael Benedetti of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The research was funded in part by grants from the National Science Foundation. (Science Daily)
W Scottsdale GM gets tough lesson in crisis management Jul 16, 2008
He dreamed of playing professional basketball, but his college career ended abruptly after his freshman year at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He was only 16 when Leon Jr. was born, and he had to take a job to provide for his new family. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Anything Is Possible Jul 4, 2008
An economics major, he had just completed his sophomore year at Loyola Marymount University and had been a member of the men's varsity crew team. When he left Los Angeles for a five-week course in Rome, he was planning to explore the country and hopefully come back with a few stories. (Lmulions.com)
Zags Face Challenging Schedule in 2008 Jun 28, 2008
The Bulldogs then face Pepperdine University Oct. 17 and close out the home stand two days later against Loyola Marymount University. Three of the final four matches are on the road as the Zags make stops at Saint Mary's College Oct. 24 and the University of San Francisco Oct. 26 prior to closing their home schedule against San Diego on Halloween. (Gozags.com)
Bryant hires O'Shea amid transition to Division I Jun 24, 2008
Good resigned earlier this month to become an assistant at Loyola Marymount University. Bryant begins the process this fall of transitioning to Division I. It will belong to the Northeast Conference at the end of the four-year transition period. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
O'shea Leaves Ohio U For New Start At Bryant Jun 24, 2008
"Tim is an outstanding coach who has enjoyed success everywhere he has been, not only in terms of wins, but in graduating student athletes. It's a great day for the Bulldog Family." O'Shea is replacing Max Good on the Bulldog bench after the former coach left this offseason to take an assistant job at Loyola Marymount University. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
President has less power than candidates might lead you to think Jun 23, 2008
While we have an image of them as superheroes, they are much weaker and more limited than we give them credit for, said Michael A. Genovese, a political scientist at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and a scholar of presidential power. You certainly could be blinded to the facts if you listen to campaigns, Panetta said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
U.S. president has less power than candidates might lead you to think Jun 22, 2008
The reality is there are real limits. Every presidential election is a period of great hope followed by crushing disappointment. (Anchorage Daily News)
Future and Former Dukes Represented on British Basketball Squads Jun 21, 2008
Great Britain Men's U20 Roster (announced June 12): Fahro Alihodzic - St. Francis De Sales Ben Allison - Davidson College Devan Bailey - Holy Cross University Darryle Bethune - Hackney Matthew Bryan-Amaning - Washington University Sam Fernley - St. Francis Alhaii Allie Fullah - Hackney Ashley Hamilton - Loyola Marymount University Orlan Jackman - Manchester Ben Mockford - Oak Hill Academy Mike Ochereobia - Hackney Ben Russell - Aguimes Colin Sing - Laurenburg Academy Menelik Watson - Aguimes... (Goduquesne.com)
Josh Green Hired as Women's Soccer Assistant Coach Jun 19, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - Josh Green, a former assistant coach at Minnesota State, Iowa, and Pepperdine, has been named to the same position at Loyola Marymount University, Head Women's Soccer Coach announced Wednesday. Green will be involved in all aspects of the Lion program, with an emphasis towards recruiting. (Lmulions.com)
Crenshaw Wins adidas 7on7 Passing Tourney Jun 19, 2008
The adidas 7on7 Los Angeles tournament held at Loyola Marymount University featured Clovis West High School (Fresno, Calif. Crenshaw High School (Los Angeles), Crespi High School (Encino, Calif. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Brandon Stangl rolls on toward the... Jun 19, 2008
He will attend a muscular dystrophy camp at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles the last week of July. He ll spend a week with boys around his age, she said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Lion Wins Los Angeles City Amateur Jun 11, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - Sophomore-to-be of the Loyola Marymount University men's golf team posted a 6-under-par 66 at Rancho Park Golf Course to come from off the pace and win the 91st Los Angeles City Amateur Golf Championship by four shots over two-time defending champion Tim Hogarth of Northridge and Brian Woolf of Granada Hills on Sunday, June 8. Lim posted rounds of 73-71-70-66 for a final score 280, 18-under par over the venerable course. (Lmulions.com)
Around the Valley Jun 10, 2008
1 at Loyola Marymount University. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and able to lift and care for a young person between the ages of 6 and 21. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gender wasn't what undid Clinton Jun 9, 2008
There's a reason for this overall lag, according to a study by two political scientists, Jennifer Lawless of Brown University and Richard Fox of Loyola Marymount University. "There is a substantial gender gap in political ambition," they concluded. (International Herald Tribune)
University Continues Commitment With Leavey Center Allocation Jun 7, 2008
Los Angeles, CA -Loyola Marymount University continued to show its commitment to Athletics with the allocation of approximately 7,000 square feet of office and meeting space to Lion Athletics within the Dorothy and Thomas E. Leavey Center on the Westchester campus. The coaching staffs from 15 of the Lions' 21 varsity programs will make the move late this summer to the newly remodeled and modern Athletics Complex at the Leavey Center. (Lmulions.com)
Women's Lightweight Four Wins IRA National Championship Jun 7, 2008
Loyola Marymount University 4. Georgetown University 5. (Lmulions.com)
A bid to boost ranks of minorities with PhDs Jun 4, 2008
Now a professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, she sees her presence having an effect on students' aspirations. "The minority students identify with you ... and they'll be more open to the message because it's coming from someone like them," Ms. Martinez says. (Christian Science Monitor)
Hospital stay ignites boy's dream Jun 3, 2008
COURTESY PHOTO Jordy Serwin, now 18 years old, studies filmmaking at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles ... Serwin just finished his first year of a four-year film program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Women's Lightweight Four, Men's Pair Take on IRA Jun 3, 2008
Women's Lightweight Four - Championship Friday, June 6; 3:00 p.m. Fordham University (A10 qualifier) Tulsa University (SIRA qualifier) Loyola Marymount University (WIRA qualifier) University of Pittsburgh (Dad Vail qualifier) Princeton University (07 IRA qualifier) University of Wisconsin (07 IRA qualifier). Men's Pair - Heats Thursday, June 5; 7 a.m. Repechage Friday, June 6; 7:24 a.m. Petite and Grand Finals Saturday, June 7; 9:50 a.m. Brown Cincinnati Cornell Dartmouth Delaware Drexel George... (Lmulions.com)
Lions Sign European Lefty May 31, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - Edgaras Asajavicius of Vilnius, Lithuania and member of the Lithuania National Men's Water Polo Team has signed a commitment to attend and play water polo for Loyola Marymount University starting in the fall of 2008. The 6-5, 200-pound lefty was considered by many in the water polo community as one of the top international players. (Lmulions.com)
Hughes to Compete at Pan American Cup May 31, 2008
Loyola Marymount University) 13 - Katie Olsovsky (OPP, 6-3, Hermosa Beach, Calif. University of Southern California) 16 - Lindsey Hunter (S, 5-10, Papillion, Neb. (Lmulions.com)
Hunter Named to USA Volleyball's Pan-Am Cup Roster May 29, 2008
Loyola Marymount University). 13 - Katie Olsovsky (OPP, 6-3, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (Mutigers.com)
Two More Join Hoops Squad May 28, 2008
Los Angeles, CA - The Loyola Marymount University men's basketball team continued to add to its roster for the 2008-09 season under first-year Head Coach with the signing of junior college transfer Vernon Teel and Great Britain National Team member Ashley Hamilton. With Teel and Hamilton signing National Letters of Intent, it brings the Lions' recruiting class under Bayno to five. (Lmulions.com)
Zags Fall In Season Finale May 20, 2008
- The Gonzaga University baseball team dropped the final game of the 2008 campaign 11-1 to Loyola Marymount University Sunday in Los Angeles. led the Bulldogs on the afternoon, going 2-for-4 with a run batted in. (Gozags.com)
Women coaches are few in women's sports May 18, 2008
In 2006, then-coach Paul Westhead implemented the fast-break system he coached successfully at Loyola Marymount University and with the Los Angeles Lakers. The question, though, was could women run the same system. (AZCentral -- News)
Cats announce new coach May 18, 2008
Dunlap also served as an assistant coach at the University of Southern California under George Raveling, as an assistant coach at the University of and he spent five years at Loyola Marymount University. Related Stories. (CatTracks.net)