Kathleen “Kat” Weaver has been promoted to executive vice president and provost of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She has held the role on an interim basis since June 2025.
“It is an honor to serve LMU in this role. I am deeply committed to the university and to working alongside faculty, staff, and students in sustaining a collaborative academic community rooted in mission, excellence, and care for the whole person,” said Dr. Weaver. “Together, we will continue building on LMU’s strengths so that learning, discovery, and service flourish.”
Dr. Weaver began her career at LMU in 2018 as a professor of biology and associate provost for research, professional development, and online learning. She was promoted to the rank of vice provost four years later. Earlier, she spent 12 years on the faculty at the University of La Verne in California.
As a scholar, Dr. Weaver studies land snails and freshwater fish, providing key insights into regional biodiversity, environmental change, and the factors that sustain healthy ecosystems. She is also interested in STEM education and student learning, with a particular focus on gender equity.
Dr. Weaver received her bachelor’s degree in integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Colorado Boulder.