Welcome the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program Highlights page! This website showcases:
- accomplishments of the students pursuing the B.A. in Public Affairs,
- milestones and range of experiences offered by the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program,
- speaker engagements hosted by the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program, and
- photo albums of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program events.
For a comprehensive list of media highlights, please access our media archive.
Explore Here!
Student Spotlights
Click on the images below to learn about the leadership initiatives, community engagement, and academic and professional accomplishments of students pursuing the B.A. in Public Affairs. For a comprehensive list of media highlights, please access our media archive.
Training Youth to Turn Their Passion Into Action: Undergrad Fiona Lu advocates for economic justice by forming strategic coalition, including with UCLA Luskin alumni
December 12, 2024
Public Affairs Grad Named 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year
May 16, 2024
Diego Sarmiento awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship and Strauss Scholarship
April 17, 2024
Opinion: Cape Town, South Africa embraces vibrant community despite systemic injustices
October 26, 2023
Honors Project Takes a Deep Dive into Pandemic Anxieties
May 30, 2023
The International Institute’s Profile of Kayla Park for International Women’s Day
March 11, 2022
Doubling Down at UCLA
January 5, 2022
Program Spotlights
Click on the images below to learn about milestones and range of experiences offered by the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program. For a comprehensive list of media highlights, please access our media archive.
A Milestone Year for the Public Affairs Major
July 15, 2021
An Immersive Education in Public Affairs
June 8, 2021
Interview with Alexis: Learning more about the Public Affairs Major and Minor
October 20, 2020
A Milestone for the Undergrad Class of ’21
June 8, 2020
Our Year of Anniversaries
January 6, 2020
This Election Year, We Have 2020 Vision
January 6, 2020
Speaker Highlights
Click on the images below to read about the speaker engagements hosted by the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program. For a comprehensive list of media highlights, please access our media archive.
“Beyond Allyship: Disability Rights and Public Service” Regents’ Lecture with Judith Heumann
February 8, 2022
Black Lives Matter Pioneer Named 2021 Commencement Speaker
March 30, 2021
Nancy Pelosi to address undergraduates at UCLA Luskin commencement
May 26, 2022
Events Albums
Click on the albums below to view images from the Public Affairs Undergraduate Program select events. For a comprehensive list of media highlights, please access our media archive.
Follow us on Social Media!
Follow the Luskin School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Program on social media (@UCLALuskinUG) to:
- read about students’ experiences in the Public Affairs major and Luskin minors,
- access opportunities available to Public Affairs majors and Luskin minors,
- learn about UCLA resources that support your academic success, career readiness, and personal wellbeing, and
- receive academic policy reminders.
Tag us using #UCLALuskinUG and #UCLALuskin for an opportunity to be featured in our Instagram stories!
Archive
Still looking for more? You can explore our archive of articles, features, photos, and social media-related content here.
Watch our original Fall 2018 introductory video to learn about the launch of the Public Affairs major!
