The Luskin Mission
At the convergence of the fields of social work, urban planning and policymaking, we cultivate leaders and change agents
Charting the Rise of Latino Empowerment
UCLA Luskin Lecture brings together political forces who forged a path for the next generation of leaders
Census 2020 and Its Impact on Los Angeles
Experts and community organizers discuss a potential citizenship question on the U.S. Census and how to prevent undercounts in minority communities
Taking the Border Crisis to Heart
Team from UCLA Luskin Social Welfare counsels mothers and children seeking asylum in the United States
A Moral Imperative to Combat Homelessness
A dialogue on ‘the most pressing problem in this region’ draws in civic leaders, scholars and citizens

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in the Public Interest

SOCIAL WELFARE

Creating Knowledge and Opportunity for a Better Society

URBAN PLANNING

Building Cities and Regions, Empowering Communities

UNDERGRADUATE

Developing Leaders
Engaged in Social Change

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Congresswoman Karen Bass provided the keynote address at the summit. Photo by George Foulsham

Government Leaders Join Scholars to Discuss Policy Solutions During UCLA Luskin Summit Congresswoman Karen Bass opens the inaugural convening of a research-informed, cross-sector conference about issues facing the region

May 1, 2019/0 Comments/in Alumni, Business and the Environment, Climate Change, Complete Streets, Development and Housing, Diversity, Education, Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuels, Environment, For Faculty, For Policymakers, For Students, For Undergraduates, Global Public Affairs, Latinos, Luskin Center, Politics, Public Policy, Public Policy News, Research Projects, School of Public Affairs, Smart Water Systems, Social Welfare, Social Welfare News, Sustainable Energy, The Lewis Center, Transportation, Urban Planning Zev Yaroslavsky /by Les Dunseith

Congresswoman Karen Bass opens the inaugural convening of a research-informed, cross-sector conference about issues facing the region

Lewis Center Director Evelyn Blumenberg at the inaugural InterActions LA event on regional growth and equity. Photo by Amy Tierney

“There is a window of opportunity to do something different,” says Lewis Center Director Evelyn Blumenberg at the InterActions LA event. Photo by Amy Tierney

First Conference on Regional Growth and Equity Tackles Transportation and Communities UCLA scholars, nonprofit representatives discuss how to use multibillion-dollar investment to address regional inequities

April 26, 2019/0 Comments/in Development and Housing, For Policymakers, Public Policy, School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare, The Lewis Center, Transportation, Urban Planning Evelyn Blumenberg, Madeline Brozen, Paul Ong /by Claudia Bustamante

UCLA scholars, nonprofit representatives discuss how to use multibillion-dollar investment to address regional inequities

Respondents said home affordability is the No. 1 factor influencing their satisfaction with life in Los Angeles County. Photo by iStock

Housing Costs Dampen Residents’ Satisfaction With Life in Los Angeles UCLA’s Quality of Life Index finds that renters and younger people are particularly vexed by sky-high prices

April 24, 2019/0 Comments/in Development and Housing, For Faculty, For Policymakers, For Students, For Undergraduates, Public Policy, Public Policy News, Research Projects, School of Public Affairs, Social Welfare, Transportation, Urban Planning Zev Yaroslavsky /by Mary Braswell

UCLA’s Quality of Life Index finds that renters and younger people are particularly vexed by sky-high prices

UCLA Luskin presents Super Quiz Bowl 2019!

May 30 @ 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

UCLA Luskin students, faculty, alumni and staff show their knowledge of UCLA, pop culture, history and more in a fun-filled trivia night.
Last Day of Classes for Spring Quarter

Jun 7

Instruction ends for the spring 2019 quarter at UCLA.
2019 UCLA Luskin Commencement

Jun 14 @ 9:00 am

UCLA Luskin faculty, staff and alumni will join family members in celebrating the Class of 2019 at the ceremony in Royce Hall.
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

The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs welcomes new students, who learn about campus and School resources.
Fall classes begin

Sep 26

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