public policy

The Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s half-day program highlighted UCLA research that addresses critical challenges facing Latino communities.

The 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum featured activists, scholars and policymakers from 30 countries.

Participants in social safety net programs had higher rates of employment and were less reliant on public assistance.

The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education recently hosted the New York Times’ national religion correspondent.

UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies’ Jack Bobo on local food production, agriculture, hunger, and not picking sustainability winners and losers.

New report finds that Latino and lower-income families are more likely to have difficulties accessing child care.

Leading voices in politics, media and planning came together to provide an overview of local recovery efforts.

Wildfires carved an unprecedented trail of destruction through the city. The UCLA community has met the moment with generosity, support and a commitment to help Angelenos recover.

Experts will provide L.A. civic leaders with the research-informed knowledge to create policy to inform ‘safe and resilient’ recovery.

The global figure in transportation and land-use planning earned a dedicated following with his groundbreaking research and book “The High Cost of Free Parking.”

Stephanie Landregan of UCLA Extension is lending her expertise to recovery efforts in Altadena.

A new UCLA report offers recommendations for increasing student use of CalFresh, the state’s federally funded food assistance program.

Based at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, the new initiative will be led by Greg Morrow, a real estate expert, educator and UCLA alumnus.

Faculty, scholars and special guests unpacked the election results and the future of LGBTQ+ rights.

The UCLA Luskin alum and master of public policy graduate won a Culver City Council seat after knocking on lots of doors.

The mayor spoke with UCLA’s Jim Newton during a discussion titled “L.A. Confronts Homelessness: Are we on the right track?”

The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating new opportunities and a more sustainable future for the city.

Being kind to others, self-acceptance and having fun are also goals for 10- to 24-year-olds surveyed across the U.S.

Research shows adolescence offers opportunities for learning and development that have impacts throughout adulthood.

UCLA School of Law’s Cara Horowitz and Ann Carlson discuss regulations, litigation and California’s pivotal role.

Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.

The latest edition of the nation’s largest state health survey spotlights trends in housing discrimination, health care access and other topics.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study shows lower rates of gun ownership, higher rates of fear of being a victim of gun violence.

Faculty projects range from protecting incarcerated people to advocacy on behalf of renters and support for people with substance use issues.

A new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research examines health and well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities.