The Luskin Mission
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning and policymaking, we cultivate leaders and change agents
Armoring Up for the Fight Against Housing Injustice
At a weeklong summer institute at UCLA, scholars and activists master the tools of research to advance safe shelter as a human right
A Research Spotlight on the World’s Vulnerable People
UCLA Luskin launches international outreach to identify strategies to empower women and children
In Memoriam: Mark Kleiman, World-Renowned Scholar of Drug Policy
Educator, prolific author and blogger provided extensive guidance to policymakers on marijuana legalization and criminal justice reform
Graduating Students Seek Solutions Near and Far
The capstone research projects that are now part of all UCLA Luskin programs tackle local challenges or examine issues that extend far beyond campus and California

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PUBLIC POLICY

Advancing Knowledge
in the Public Interest

SOCIAL WELFARE

Advancing Knowledge, Practice, and Policy for a Just Society

URBAN PLANNING

Building Cities and Regions, Empowering Communities

UNDERGRADUATE

Developing Leaders
Engaged in Social Change

Professor Vinit Mukhija discusses the research project during the presentation May 28 at Pacoima City Hall. Photo by Jessica Bremner

Aspiring Urban Planners Seek to Mitigate Gentrification Impacts in Pacoima Researchers study alternative living spaces in a community about to launch major development and infrastructure improvements

July 16, 2019/0 Comments/in Alumni, Development and Housing, Diversity, For Faculty, For Policymakers, For Students, For Undergraduates, Latinos, Research Projects, School of Public Affairs, Urban Planning Vinit Mukhija /by Les Dunseith

Researchers study alternative living spaces in a community about to launch major development and infrastructure improvements

UCLA Luskin’s María Morales, third from left, poses with Latina attorneys and community advocates from across the country during a break at the 5th annual Latinx Criminal Justice Convening held June 20-21 in Brownsville, Texas.

LPPI Student Fellow Gains Insight at Latinx Criminal Justice Convening Second-year MPP student María Morales represents UCLA Luskin at a Texas gathering to discuss how criminal justice and immigration systems impact U.S. Latinos

July 9, 2019/1 Comment/in Diversity, Education, For Policymakers, For Students, For Undergraduates, Latinos, Public Policy, Public Policy News, School of Public Affairs /by Les Dunseith

María Morales represents UCLA Luskin at a Texas gathering to discuss how criminal justice and immigration systems impact U.S. Latinos

Family and friends pack Royce Hall for the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs' 2019 commencement. Photo by Les Dunseith

‘I See Our Future and It Looks Amazing’ Commencement speaker Janet Murguía urges UCLA Luskin graduates to use their 'public affairs nerd' superpowers for good

June 19, 2019/0 Comments/in For Students, School of Public Affairs, Uncategorized Gary Segura /by Mary Braswell

Commencement speaker Janet Murguía urges UCLA Luskin graduates to use their ‘public affairs nerd’ superpowers for good.

Blog: Luskin’s Latest

August 15, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Tilly’s ‘Where Bad Jobs Are Better’ Earns Book Prize

His book on working conditions in the retail sector is commended for its rigorous research, concise writing and deep relevance.

August 13, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Improving India’s Mom-and-Pop Pharmacies

August 8, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Armenta’s ‘Protect, Serve, and Deport’ Receives Book Prize

July 31, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Crowdsourcing L.A.’s Transit Challenges

Events

2019-20 Academic Year Begins

Sep 23

The opening of the fall 2019 quarter kicks off a week of orientation and welcoming activities for new students at UCLA Luskin, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a unified School of Public Affairs.
New Student Orientation

Sep 24 @ 8:15 am-5:00 pm

New students learn about resources at UCLA Luskin and on campus.
Fall classes begin

Sep 26

Classroom instruction at UCLA gets underway for the 2019-20 academic year.
UCLA Luskin Block Party

Sep 26 @ 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

Welcoming event and 25-year anniversary celebration for the students, faculty and alumni of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.