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$10 Million Bequest Celebrates Scholarship and Social Justice at Loyola Law School

For the lawyer and philanthropist Joan Lavine, Loyola Law School’s approach to education became the inspiration for a tremendous legacy: a $10 million bequest to support the library and social justice initiatives at LMU. “This gift will help transform many aspects of our work,” said Dean Michael Waterstone. “It will fuel the continued success of our clinics, where our students are working on life-changing cases for the most vulnerable members of our community. It will strengthen our law library and scholarly mission, allowing us to grow the impact of our services and work.”

The Coelho Center Establishes a University-Wide Approach to Disability Rights Advocacy

Tony Coelho ’64 has worked tirelessly for disability rights, resulting in a lifelong vocation and the establishment of The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation based at LMU Loyola Law School.

Private Funding Enables a Student Veteran to Pursue a Career in Medicine

Sathya Manoharan ’23, a former U.S. Marine Corps artillery officer, is currently enrolled in the Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Program. He is one of the many student veterans at LMU who receive scholarship support; military training can equip individuals with an unparalleled sense of dedication and rigor, and private funding plays an important role in enabling veterans to fulfil their academic potential. “Growing up, I felt that being in the military was one of the most selfless things you could do,” said Manoharan. “Whatever shape my career ends up taking, it’s clear to me that it will be deeply involved in service to some capacity – whether to country or community.”

Student Film Inspired by Marvin J Chomsky Created on First Sustainable Set

Four-time Emmy-winning Director Marvin J Chomsky wasn’t initially thrilled about his granddaughter’s desire to follow in his footsteps. He dedicated over three decades of his life to the film industry, earning credits for titles such as “Roots,” “Star Trek,” “Hawaii Five-0,” and “Holocaust,” but he was reluctant for Liliana Chomsky to do the same. However, just before he passed in March 2022, he left her with the encouragement she needed. 

An Athlete’s Education: A Student-Scholar Reflects on Skill and Service

Scholarship recipient Cherise Beynon once dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player. Now she’s training to be a basketball coach, working as a graduate assistant for LMU women’s basketball while pursuing a master’s degree in educational studies at LMU School of Education (SOE) Her story is a tale of grit, discipline, and serendipity.