The Luskin Mission
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning and policymaking, we cultivate leaders and change agents
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
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
‘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
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

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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

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, 2019/0 Comments/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

Alumnus of the Year Nelson Esparza MPP ’15, right, with Public Policy Chair JR DeShazo. Photo by Brian Zhu

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

June 3, 2019/0 Comments/in Alumni, For Faculty, For Students, Public Policy, Public Policy News, School of Public Affairs J.R. DeShazo /by Mary Braswell

New member of the Fresno City Council is honored at alumni reception and luncheon

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’

Blog: Luskin’s Latest

July 1, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Phillips Receives Grant to Develop Undergraduate Research Opportunities

She will use the UCLA Chancellor's Award to teach students how to analyze data to help local schools create plans for improvement.

June 25, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Heymann Leads Research on Disability Rights and Gender Equality

June 20, 2019/by Mary Braswell

Loukaitou-Sideris Publishes New Book on Urban Design

June 13, 2019/by Zoe Day

Shell Family Endowment Supports Public Affairs Undergraduates

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.