Robert Singleton

Robert Singleton served for nearly four decades as a Professor of Economics at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), contributing to its mission through teaching, scholarship, and administrative leadership. He co-led Freedom Riders in Alabama during the 1960s, later transitioning to roles at the U.S. Department of Labor and a labor-consulting firm. His academic career began following a shift prompted by Professor John Davis, starting as an assistant professor before becoming a transformative department chair for over a dozen years.

• Education: Graduate studies in Economics (specific degree details unspecified).

His research pioneered interdisciplinary GIS applications, blending economics, urban science, and computer programming. He championed racial equity, influencing LMU's minority studies programs and fostering campus diversity. Internationally, his activism inspired Australia's Aborigines' rights movement. Recognized by President Obama at a White House event, he also brought Freedom Riders to LMU for dialogues.

As department chair, Singleton modernized the economics program and promoted cross-community engagement. His legacy includes institutionalizing social justice initiatives and leaving a mark on LMU's academic and social fabric.