Veterans Appreciation Week – LMU Student EXP

Aspiring FBI Agent Joins the Air Force

Inspired by the character Alex Cross, Emmanuel Roman Broussard ’23 wanted to join the FBI to track serial killers. Instead, at just 19 years old, Broussard decided to join the … Read more

From Small Town Living to Becoming a World Traveler

In 2011, at just 18 years old, Jameson Buelvas ’21, a communications major from Johnson City, Tennessee joined the Army. He chose to enlist after seeing many members of his … Read more

A Journey from the United States Army to Pastor

The military offers a unique opportunity to travel the world while being in an atmosphere that provides direction while promoting leadership and physical, emotional, and mental toughness. Striving to experience … Read more

Honoring a Family Tradition of Service

Each year, LMU celebrates and honors those in our community who have sacrificed and served our country through military service. Hayden Schneider ’19 got a full-time job in Los Angeles and transferred to LMU in 2018 from the University of San Diego to pursue a degree in entrepreneurship. He also serves as the president of the LMU Student Veterans Organization on campus, a registered student organization dedicated to serving those who have served by providing a group where veterans, reservists and even family members and supporters of the military to create an environment filled with camaraderie and good humor.

How Jon is Taking His Navy Experience to Live a Life of Purpose

Jon Harguindeguy, ’19 Student Veteran

Jon Harguindeguy ’19 has focused on his artwork for several years as a way to get through hard times. After returning from a four-year service in the U.S. Navy, he returned to civilian life and wanted to provide for his family. In 2017, Jon started attending Loyola Marymount University to take his interest in art and turn it into a way to give back to others by studying art therapy and demonstrating what it means to Live a Life of Purpose.

Ericka’s Journey: From Army Trainer to Writing Screenplays on the Bluff

Ericka and her son

Returning from military service to civilian life and transitioning to college life is not an easy endeavor. Which is why Loyola Marymount University’s Veteran Programs office, housed in Student Success, supports students in this transition by providing services and programs specifically for those who have spent time serving.

Veteran Programs collaborates with various departments and organizations to create a campus awareness of LMU’s veteran population. This week is Veterans Appreciation Week, LMU wants to honor, celebrate and create awareness of those students and alumni on campus who are also veterans. Ericka Salary ’19 came to LMU for the opportunity to work towards a career in the film industry and the support for student veterans.

My LMU EXP: New Experiences, New Family

The transition from the military to college is not always easy, but senior Joshua Williams has thrived at Loyola Marymount University thanks in part to its veterans support programs.