Perception vs. Reality: UCLA Luskin’s Jorja Leap Talks Crime Coverage with ABC7
While data shows violent crimes are down, Leap explained that the rise of social media is creating a perception of rising crime despite the statistics.
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Preserving L.A.’s Cultural Heart: Luskin Alum Edgar Garcia’s Journey from Lincoln Heights to El Pueblo
Alum Edgar Garcia leads El Pueblo de Los Ángeles, safeguarding the city’s birthplace and keeping its stories alive for future generations
Fiona Lu Reflects on Policy, Tech, and Professional Growth During Her Global Internship in Berlin Fiona Lu shares how her internship gave her hands-on experience, new perspectives, and a clearer vision for her future.
Fiona Lu shares how her summer internship gave her hands-on experience, new perspectives, and a clearer vision for her future path.
Can Norway Keep Its Democratic Edge Amid Rising Inequality? As elections loom, the Berggruen Governance Index reveals both the resilience and crack of inequality of Norway’s democracy.
As elections loom, the Berggruen Governance Index reveals both the resilience and crack of inequality of Norway’s democracy.
Designing Patient-Centered Care: Jenny Gao’s Policy Internship with Kaiser Permanente
From classroom to care strategy: A Luskin Public Policy student’s summer at Kaiser Permanente shaping patient-centered health policy.
UCLA Student Research Drives Water Resilience and Equitable Solutions in Post-Fire Los Angeles
A team of UCLA master’s students in urban and regional planning (MURP) has produced an extensive report offering real-world strategies to strengthen water security.
Jennifer Gorman MPP ’26 Drives Hydrogen Innovation at Honda As a summer intern on Honda’s Hydrogen Solutions Team, Gorman conducted market research, regulatory analysis, and workforce planning.
Jennifer Gorman MPP ’26 reflects on her summer with Honda’s Hydrogen Solutions Team, where she saw firsthand how corporations and policymakers work together to drive clean energy solutions.
UCLA MSW Student Francisco Villarruel’s Summer in the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office Francisco Villarruel applied his social work training to policy and community engagement at his summer internship.
Francisco Villarruel applied his social work training to policy and community engagement at his summer internship.
Planning for Recovery: Kenyah Kerilus’ Summer with ICF Disaster Management
This summer, Masters in Urban and Regional Planning student Kenyah Kerilus applied her skills in disaster management as a housing and urban development intern with ICF, helping wildfire-impacted communities in Oregon rebuild and recover.
Where are you working this summer …
Zev Yaroslavsky, UCLA’s Jewish community unite against Trump’s $1B demand
Jewish faculty at UCLA, joined by former L.A. County supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, rally against the Trump administration’s $1 billion demand.
