public policy

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.

Over the past 15 years, Harris has made multiple appearances on campus, and faculty experts have unpacked her groundbreaking career.

The landmark gift from Meyer and Renee Luskin will support the department’s mission of leveraging historical knowledge for the public good.

History professor David N. Myers speaks with the alumnus and longtime UCLA supporter about the power of the past to shape what’s next.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study shows marginalized populations and young adults were more likely to describe their housing as ‘unstable.’

The comprehensive tracking effort of those sentenced as youths to life without parole looks at outcomes like resentencing, release and exonerations.

The Sacramento gathering earlier this month promoted equitable policy solutions for California communities.

The Luskin Center for Innovation receives a federal grant to prepare for extreme heat.

Nearly 40% of adults who had four or more adverse childhood experiences said they had an unmet need for treatment.

The study examined ties between firearm proximity and psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.