University seals are longstanding symbols of academic authority and tradition. LMU’s ceremonial mark honors this legacy with a design that preserves core symbolism while adapting for clarity in today’s digital landscape.
The mark incorporates elements that reflect the university’s founding orders and its Los Angeles home:
- The IHS emblem represents the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), using the first three letters of Jesus’ name in Greek.
- The pierced heartsymbolizes the suffering of Mary and represents the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
- The angel icon, retained from LMU’s previous seal, nods to our location in Los Angeles, the City of Angels.
- The radiant design draws inspiration from both the historic Jesuit seal and the bold geometry of Southern California’s art deco style.
The ceremonial mark is reserved for formal, institutional applications—such as presidential communications, diplomas, and academic regalia. It is not intended for general use, and download or reproduction is not permitted.
All usage of the ceremonial mark must be approved in advance by Marketing and Communications.