A Historic Leadership Transition in L.A.
Experts from UCLA Luskin weigh in on Karen Bass’ place in history and challenges that lie ahead to address interlocking crises of homelessness, affordability and equity.
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Torres-Gil Selected as American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare Fellow
His distinguished career in the academic, professional and policy arenas is recognized by the national honor society.
Torres-Gil on Retirement Security for Latinas
Among the longest-living yet lowest-earning groups in America, Latinas have faced challenges when it comes to saving and investing, but that trend is changing.
Miyashita Ochoa on Outdated Blood Donation Restrictions
Not only would a proposed update to FDA policy battle stigma against the LGBTQ community, it would greatly increase the supply of blood at a time of dire shortages.
Segura to Step Down as Dean, Remain on Faculty His six years leading the Luskin School has been marked by a deep commitment to equity, diversity and academic excellence
His six years leading the Luskin School has been marked by a deep commitment to equity, diversity and academic excellence
UCLA Luskin Social Welfare Alumnae Elevated to Public Office
Caroline Menjivar will represent District 20 in the California State Senate and Nikki Perez will serve on the Burbank City Council. Both are members of the Class of 2018.
Yaroslavsky on New Faces at L.A. City Hall
Incoming council members are from diverse backgrounds, a break from a tradition that saw local government dominated by people with similar political careers and life experiences.
Abrams and Boston University Dean Call for Social Workers to Use Knowledge for Change Scholars must wrestle with the root causes of social inequality and strive toward bettering people's lives, they write
Research must wrestle with the root causes of social inequality and strive toward bettering people’s lives, they write.
Pierce on End to Water, Power Shutoffs for Low-Income Angelenos
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation research shows that communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by utility debt and shutoffs.
UCLA Social Welfare Marks 75 Years of Distinguished Research
Gathering of PhD students, doctoral alumni, faculty and staff highlights milestones in scholarship and work yet to be done to achieve equity in academia and society.
