On June 17, 2026, Dr. Michele Romolini, in partnership with other members of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) Leadership Team, led the BES Summer Quarterly Meeting entitled, “Building Bridges and … Read more
This spring, CURes staff were busy leading tours of our beautiful Ballona Discovery Park and exploring the features of LMU’s Campus, giving keynote speeches, and carrying on research activities for our ongoing work in California and Maryland. CATE JOURNAL The Cities And The Environment Journal continued to … Read more
CURes continued its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on a USDA Forest Service grant with the aim to increase participation in urban forestry, especially from historically underserved neighborhoods. In … Read more
Background, Mission, and Site Description In 2025, with a grant from Edison International, the team at CURes began work on the Wildfire Restoration Project, aiming to restore 10 acres of … Read more
The Center for Urban Resilience is proud to announce our 25 most noteworthy achievements from 2025. Last year, CURes reached new heights in our research, partnerships, events, and community involvement. … Read more
On November 20, the LMU Center for Urban Resilience welcomed over 125 attendees and presenters to the inaugural Cities and the Environment (CATE) symposium, with support from Edison International and … Read more
On October 1, 2025, at 91 years old, Jane Goodall left our earth plane. The reaction throughout the world was immediate and visceral. Jane’s influence on science, the study of … Read more
Welcome back to the Fall 2025 semester! The Center for Urban Resilience has been as busy as ever since graduation, with plenty of exciting engagements ahead for the fall. Below … Read more
Perhaps the best part of our Center’s experience on campus is when we shepherd student enthusiasm in a project – and make it happen! That accomplishment has come full circle with … Read more
Our Research Annex at LMU is a gathering place for not only students studying nature, but nature itself! Earlier this month CURes staff and a student were delighted to witness a … Read more
Mother’s Day celebrates the effort all our mothers exhibit as caretakers and nurturers, and this is no different in the bird world. For the fourth year in a row, our … Read more