UCLA launches Department of Labor Studies
The undergraduate major and minor will expand with plans to add a master’s degree program.
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Who manages your water in Southern California? Why it matters
A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.
Federal poverty level guidelines continue to leave older Californians economically insecure
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research updated the California Elder Index, and it shows that the cost of living exceeds many people’s means.
Firearm suicides are increasing among older women at a sharp rate
The new study underscores the need for mental health support for older populations.
Underpaying and overusing our roads: The true cost of driving
UCLA Luskin’s Mike Manville is challenging how we think about traffic, housing and fairness.
Mental health inequities observed across American Indian and Alaska Native subgroups in California, UCLA study finds
Data also showed that many are struggling with day-to-day activities and not receiving care.
Homelessness Prevention Unit participants 71% less likely to enter a shelter, California Policy Lab at UCLA finds
The HPU uses a first-of-its-kind predictive model to identify L.A. County residents most at risk of homelessness.
More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions
UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.
A decade after the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, marriage equality endures risky terrain
Same-sex marriage has boomed, but LGBTQ rights and protections are under threat of being taken away.
How California’s Indigenous tribes affect and are affected by policy issues in California
Rudy Ortega Jr., president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, spoke to students at UCLA Luskin about the policy landscape.
How UCLA research, policy work and community outreach are aiding L.A.’s fire recovery efforts
Newsroom is taking a look back at the people, places and recovery efforts in the months following the fires.
UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations
More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.
Global health researcher and advocate Felicia Marie Knaul to speak at International Institute commencement
A Harvard-trained health economist, Knaul has been engaged in public health research, social development and advocacy throughout her career.
Graduating Bruins spotlight the struggles of students who juggle classes and jobs
The duo hopes their podcast and website inspire students to learn about their rights as workers.
National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat
A new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.
S&P 500 companies make meaningful progress in corporate sustainability disclosures
Climate transition planning and Scope 3 reporting gaps are identified in the annual report from the UCLA Anderson School of Management's Center for Impact.
UCLA institute hosts Latino Policy Day with students, alumni, and policy leaders
The Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s half-day program highlighted UCLA research that addresses critical challenges facing Latino communities.
Human rights advocates from around the world gather at UCLA to chart the future
The 2025 Human Rights and Humanitarian Forum featured activists, scholars and policymakers from 30 countries.
Federal programs like Head Start reduce poverty and increase upward mobility, UCLA study shows
Participants in social safety net programs had higher rates of employment and were less reliant on public assistance.
Journalist Elizabeth Dias shares lessons from the fall of Roe at campus event
The UCLA Center for Reproductive Science, Health and Education recently hosted the New York Times’ national religion correspondent.
Embrace the future: How food choices can impact Earth
UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies’ Jack Bobo on local food production, agriculture, hunger, and not picking sustainability winners and losers.
Regular child care remains out of reach for nearly half of young children in California
New report finds that Latino and lower-income families are more likely to have difficulties accessing child care.
UCLA’s LPPI and Luskin host panel on Los Angeles wildfire recovery
Leading voices in politics, media and planning came together to provide an overview of local recovery efforts.
One UCLA: How acts of kindness have kept Bruins connected to each other and L.A. amid tragedy
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.
UCLA connects experts to new independent commission on fire recovery created by County Supervisor Horvath
Experts will provide L.A. civic leaders with the research-informed knowledge to create policy to inform ‘safe and resilient’ recovery.