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Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles


The Center for the Study of Los Angeles advocates for a better, more equitable Los Angeles through research, student mentorship, and engagement with residents and leaders.

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StudyLA to host 40th-anniversary celebration for Dr. Fernando J. Guerra
January 2025

Later this spring, StudyLA will host a celebration in honor of Dr. Fernando J. Guerra and his 40 years at LMU. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Fernando began his career at Loyola Marymount University teaching in the Chicano Studies (now Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies) department and Political Science department. More than a decade later he founded the Center for the Study of Los Angeles. Now after 40 years, faculty, staff, students, community partners, elected leaders, and members of the LA community will come together to celebrate his extraordinary contributions to LMU and Los Angeles. Click here to learn more about the event.

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40th Anniversary Invite; March 22, 2025 at 3pm

Fernando J. Guerra's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in honoring our center's founder, Dr. Fernando J. Guerra and his 40 years at LMU

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2024 Angeleno Poll

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2023 Angeleno Poll

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2023 Police and Community Relations Survey

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