The Luskin Mission
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning and policymaking, we cultivate leaders and change agents
UCLA Luskin Faculty Win Prestigious Transportation Award for 3rd Time
Co-winner Martin Wachs receives the honor from the Transportation Research Board for a second time — four decades apart
UCLA Luskin’s Landmark Year
Amid the university’s Centennial Celebration, the Luskin School is marking a few of its own milestone moments, and our magazine has the story in print and online
Creating ‘Home’ in a City of Renters
Panel discussion at UCLA Luskin highlights L.A. rental protections
An Outdoor Oasis for Angelenos in Their Golden Years
A Westlake park designed for older adults brings UCLA Luskin research to life

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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

A record crowd gathered at UCLA Luskin's Block Party in September. Photo by Les Dunseith

Our Year of Anniversaries The Luskin School marks its 25th year poised to expand, innovate and extend its reach into the community, nation and world

January 6, 2020/0 Comments/in School of Public Affairs Gary Segura, Gerardo P. Laviña, Ron Avi Astor /by Mary Braswell

The Luskin School marks its 25th year poised to expand, innovate and extend its reach into the community, nation and world.

Clockwise from left: a young Donald Shoup on his bike; Harvey S. Perloff, founding dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning; proof that striking a pose with a sculpture predates Instagram; and longtime department manager Marsha Brown.

Urban Planning Turns 50 Longtime observers say activist spirit of its 1960s creation still permeates the program

January 6, 2020/0 Comments/in Alumni, Diversity, Education, For Faculty, For Policymakers, For Students, School of Public Affairs, Urban Planning Donald Shoup, Vinit Mukhija /by Mary Braswell

Longtime observers say activist spirit of its 1960s creation still permeates the program.

Members of UCLA Luskin's undergraduate Class of 2021. Photo by Mary Braswell

‘Trailblazers’ Take the Lead as New Major Takes Flight The diverse members of UCLA Luskin’s undergraduate Class of 2021 immediately connect with the program’s mission to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders

January 6, 2020/0 Comments/in Diversity, Education, For Faculty, For Students, For Undergraduates, Public Policy, Public Policy News, School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare, Social Welfare News, Urban Planning Meredith Phillips /by Mary Braswell

The diverse members of the undergraduate Class of 2021 immediately connect with the mission to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders.

2020 UCLA Activists-in-Residence Welcome Reception

Jan 21 @ 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Please join us in warmly welcoming Leonardo Vilchis, Elizabeth Blaney, and Jane Nguyen as the 2020 UCLA Activists-in-Residence.
Financial Futures: Higher Education and Reparative Public Goods

Feb 7 @ 9:30 am-5:00 pm

Join the Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin for an all-day conference: Financial Futures.
Luskin Lecture: The Cult of the Gun in U.S. Culture

Feb 11 @ 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Join us for a panel discussion focusing on the history and current state of U.S. gun culture with keynote speaker Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.
2020 Winter Quarter Ends

Mar 20

Finals Week wraps up and the winter 2020 quarter ends at UCLA, followed by spring break.
2020 Spring Quarter Begins

Mar 30

The first day of classes during the spring quarter at UCLA.
Luskin Summit 2020: Save the Date

Apr 22 @ 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Mark your calendars now for our second research-informed, cross-sector conversation about major issues facing the Los Angeles region.