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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.|Jacqueline Waggoner '18 on the stage in front of a podium giving her commencement speech to the undergraduate class of 2026.

A Rousing Sendoff for UCLA Luskin’s Class of 2026

At dual ceremonies, State Sen. Caroline Menjivar and Century Housing president and CEO Jacqueline Waggoner call on new graduates to empower the people around them

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Q&A with Tristhan Lim: Public Affairs Minor Shaping Equitable Cities

From GIS and transportation data to public policy and urban planning, a Luskin minor student reflects on how coursework connects cities, systems, and equity.

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Q&A with a graduating senior: Sophia Wang ’26

From UCLA to Amsterdam, Tokyo and beyond, Sophia Wang’s scholarship-supported journey is shaping a future in equitable urban planning.

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Hope Is Hard Work: Laphonza Butler Delivered Call to Action on Building Power From the Ground Up

At the annual Luskin Summit, the former U.S. senator joined 400 scholars, students, and leaders in search for lasting equity and well-being

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Seeing Local Policy in Action at Luskin’s Annual City Hall Day

Shay Rivera-Bremner, a UCLA Public Affairs undergraduate, reflects on leadership, learning, and local change in Los Angeles.

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Q&A with Maleeyah Frazier: Youth Activist and a Voice for Black Students

Public Affairs major discusses education justice and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Redefining Belonging: First-Generation Student Sheryl Samala Finds Her Voice in Public Policy

From Long Beach to Singapore, Sheryl Samala is breaking barriers and charting new ground in public affairs.

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Shaping Hollywood’s Future: UCLA Luskin Student Mehra Marzbani Champions California’s Creative Workforce

Anastasia stand with her 3 colleagues in Bamboo Village Trust (BVT), a Bali-based NGO on a dirt road in the forest.

Living and Learning in Bali: Anastasia Vanderpool’s Global Internship Journey

Anastasia Vanderpool shares how her summer with Bamboo Village Trust gave her hands-on experience in sustainable community development and GIS research.

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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.

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