The Luskin Mission
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning and policymaking, we cultivate leaders and change agents
UCLA Luskin Commencement 2019
View a video of the ceremony and celebration. Congratulations, Class of ’19!
Harmony (Dust) Grillo MSW ’05 Named Social Welfare Alumna of the Year
Treasures, the nonprofit she launched while attending the Luskin School, offers support to women in the sex industry
‘Because of His Work, We’re Ready for This Fight’
Symposium honors urban planning pioneer Leo Estrada, a lifelong champion of equal representation
Nelson Esparza MPP ’15 Named Public Policy Alumnus of the Year
New member of the Fresno City Council is honored at alumni reception and luncheon
And the Tie Goes to …
This year’s Super Quiz Bowl comes down to a final bonus question after two teams deadlock for first in the annual trivia contest

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Engaged in Social Change

Recent News

Members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus join LPPI staff at the initiative's second annual policy briefing in Sacramento. Photo by Celina Avalos

Informing Policy in Real Time: LPPI in Sacramento Latino Policy and Politics Initiative shares new research on voting, housing and health with stakeholders in the state capital

June 10, 2019/0 Comments/in For Policymakers, Latinos, Public Policy, School of Public Affairs Gary Segura /by Celina Avalos

Latino Policy and Politics Initiative shares new research on voting, housing and health with stakeholders in the state capital.

Taking the Border Crisis to Heart Team from UCLA Luskin Social Welfare counsels mothers and children seeking asylum in the United States

May 7, 2019/in Alumni, Diversity, For Faculty, For Policymakers, For Students, For Undergraduates, Latinos, Politics, Public Policy, Public Policy News, School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare, Social Welfare News Ayako Miyashita Ochoa, Laura Abrams, Sergio R. Serna /by Les Dunseith

Team from UCLA Luskin Social Welfare travels to immigrant detention center in Texas to counsel mothers and children seeking asylum in the U.S.

Chancellor Gene Block poses for a photo with Renee and Meyer Luskin after presenting the UCLA Medal. Photo by Les Dunseith

Meyer and Renee Luskin Receive UCLA Medal The honor recognizes the couple’s efforts to ‘create opportunity for all through education and research’

May 30, 2019/0 Comments/in School of Public Affairs Gary Segura /by Mary Braswell

The honor recognizes the couple’s efforts to ‘create opportunity for all through education and research’

Transportation Camp Los Angeles 2019

Jul 13 @ 9:00 am-5:00 pm

TransportationCamp LA is an open venue for sharing and learning about the Los Angeles region’s transportation issues and successes, open to all.
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.