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The Luskin Mission
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning and policymaking, we cultivate leaders and change agents
Transportation and Isolation: Serious Challenges for Diverse, Older Angelenos
Research conducted by UCLA Luskin and USC Leonard Davis — and supported by AARP — examines travel, technology and mobility issues
A Schoolwide Investment in Students of Color
UCLA Luskin showcases its strengths at 2018 Diversity Fair
A New Vision of Black America Launches Transdisciplinary Venture
In first event of Schoolwide seminar series, ‘Chocolate Cities’ author calls for a fresh lens on culture and history

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Recent News

From left, winners of local elections in the 2018 midterms are Regina Wallace-Jones MPP '99, Nelson Esparza MPP '15, and Jacque Casillas MPP '14.

UCLA Luskin Alumni Emerge as Local Leaders With Election Wins Former students credit policy lessons learned on campus with helping them garner votes during 2018 midterm races

November 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Public Policy, School of Public Affairs Mark Peterson, Michael Dukakis /by Stan Paul

Former MPP students credit policy lessons learned on campus with helping them garner votes during 2018 midterm races

Moderator Abigail Golden-Vazquez of the Aspen Institute's Latinos and Society Program, far left, led panelists through a wide-ranging discussion of voter outreach issues. Photos by Amy Tierney

Expert Panel Dissects Latino Role in Midterm Elections Chair of Democratic National Committee is among participants in a voting analysis event co-hosted by a policy research group based at UCLA Luskin

November 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Alumni, Diversity, For Faculty, For Policymakers, For Students, Latinos, Public Policy, Public Policy News, School of Public Affairs /by Les Dunseith

Chair of Democratic National Committee is among participants in a voting analysis event co-hosted by a policy research group based at UCLA Luskin

In Memoriam: Leo Estrada, Urban Planning Scholar and Champion of Diversity His life and 40-year career at UCLA were marked by civic engagement, leadership and giving back

November 6, 2018/0 Comments/in School of Public Affairs, Urban Planning Leo Estrada /by Stan Paul

In memoriam: Leo Estrada, urban planning scholar and champion of diversity

Other UCLA Luskin Stories

Blog: Luskin’s Latest

December 13, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Minority Health Improves in Positive School Environment, Study Finds

Sarah Reber of Public Policy co-authors paper showing risky behaviors decline among low-income boys in high-performing schools.

December 6, 2018/by Zoe Day

Project on Resources and Governance Receives $1.4-Million Grant

December 5, 2018/by Stan Paul

Shoup Book Makes Planetizen’s Top 10

December 4, 2018/by Zoe Day

Alumni Inducted Into California Social Work Hall of Distinction

December 4, 2018/by Jackson Belway

Torres-Gil Examines Nexus of Aging and Immigration

November 29, 2018/by Stan Paul

Social Welfare’s Carlos Santos Honored for Latinx Research

November 20, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Senior Fellow Berk Ozler on Female Contraceptive Use in Cameroon

Events

2018 Fall Quarter Ends

Dec 14

Finals Week wraps up and the Fall 2018 Quarter ends at UCLA, followed by the holiday break.
2019 Winter Quarter Begins

Jan 2

Winter Quarter officially begins at UCLA, with class instruction set to get underway the following Monday, Jan. 7.
PPASS: Matthew Gentzkow

Jan 17 @ 12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Joint with GEM Matthew Gentzkow Professor of Economics, Stanford University Title: TBA
‘The Pushouts’ Screening, Q&A with Victor Rios

Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm-9:30 pm

View a film featuring the story of Victor Rios, a current faculty member at UC Santa Barbara who went from high school dropout to doctoral degree recipient.
Do You Have What it Takes to Capture the Flag?

Feb 12 @ 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

At this new event involving strategy and teamwork, UCLA Luskin graduate and undergraduate students will compete in an exciting glow-in-the-dark game of Capture the Flag.

Faculty In the News

December 11, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Akee on the 2018 American Family Survey

Findings merit further research into how racial identity is shaped, he says.

December 10, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Dukakis Rides 1949 Hudson in Support of North-South Rail Link

December 6, 2018/by Jackson Belway

‘Ritualized Apologies’ Can Curb Free Expression, Villasenor Writes

December 5, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Leap Questions Villanueva’s Plan to Overhaul Sheriff’s Department

December 3, 2018/by Zoe Day

Tilly on Economic Imbalance Exacerbated by Amazon’s Search for HQ2

November 29, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Matute on the Rise of Electric Scooters in L.A.

November 28, 2018/by Myrka Vega

Outgoing Sheriff Lacked Political Savvy, Yaroslavsky Says

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From the Research Centers of UCLA Luskin

Lewis Center studies mobility issues faced by low-income older adults

Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies

Ridehail Revolution, a groundbreaking ITS dissertation

Institute of Transportation Studies

LPPI examines the Latino vote in midterm elections

Latino Policy and Politics Initiative

Center for Innovation reports on California Climate Investments

Luskin Center
for Innovation

II&D hosts “Black, Brown, and Powerful” conference

Institute on Inequality and Democracy

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