MSW Alumni Emily Dillon graduate of 2016 class, stands with her female friend, both are in cap and gown at UCLA graduation in front of a brick building.

From School Social Worker to Founder: Emily Dillon MSW ’16 on Transforming Mental Health Care

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MSW alumna Emily Dillon shares how she built a purpose-driven therapy practice while redefining success, healing, and sustainable social work.
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LAX airport with airplane about to land at the airport.

LAX People Mover Delays Continue as World Cup Crowds Arrive

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SkyLink’s long-delayed airport train remains unfinished amid disputes, testing requirements, and expectations for future Olympics and major events.
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Zev Yarslovsky is interviewed on CBS news about the recent Non-Citizen Voting Proposal

LA Officials Advance Proposal for Non-Citizen Voting

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Zev Yaroslavsky discusses Los Angeles’ proposed non-citizen voting measure, highlighting controversy, voter uncertainty, and major implementation challenges ahead.
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Dimly lit hallway of a high school, with lockers on either side, a man stands with his arms out touching a wall, conveying sadness.

Astor Weighs In on Investigation Following Fatal Graduation Shooting

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Ron Avi Astor discusses the unusual lack of information released following a fatal shooting after a graduation ceremony.
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David C. Turner III Discusses Community-Based Alternatives to Policing on Law & Disorder

David C. Turner III Discusses Community-Based Alternatives to Policing on Law & Disorder

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Social Welfare professor David C. Turner III discusses community care, violence prevention, and alternatives to policing on Law & Disorder.
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Luskin Urban Planning Students Earn Honorable Mention in National APA Planning Competition

Luskin Students Earn Honorable Mention in National APA Planning Competition

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UCLA Luskin MURP students received national recognition for an equitable Detroit greenway design project led by Micah Wilcox.
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Photo of Los Angeles downtown with palm trees on an extremely hot day, the photo is in a bright orange filter to indicate heat levels

Turner on the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s New Tracker

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L.A. County launches heat illness tracker as UCLA’s Kelly Turner highlights social inequality driving unequal heat-related health risks.
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Waymo driverless taxi stops on the street while a passenger reaches out to open the door.

Millard-Ball Discusses Robotaxis and World Cup Transportation Challenges

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Adam Millard-Ball explains why autonomous vehicles won't eliminate congestion during the 2026 FIFA World Cup's massive crowds
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Caroline Menjivar speaks on stage at UCLA Luskin Commencement ceremonies on June 12, 2026. She is a California State Senator and a prominent alumna of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, having earned her Master of Social Welfare (MSW) in 2018.

A Rousing Sendoff for UCLA Luskin’s Class of 2026

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UCLA Luskin celebrated its Class of 2026 with two commencement…
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Visiting educators sit in concentric circles for one-on-one conversations

At UCLA, a Week of ‘Building Peace Through Education’

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Research exchange brings together Jewish, Muslim and Druze educators from across Israeli society.
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