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How do school shootings affect students’ sense of safety? UCLA Luskin Professor Ron Avi Astor discusses how high-profile school shootings can heighten fear among students and communities, even as recent data show a decline in school shooting incidents.
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A new report from the UCLA @berggruenInst examines the mounting pressures on the country’s democratic institutions. The findings reveal declining democratic accountability and state capacity, raising questions about Israel’s political stability. luskin.ucla.edu/news/berggru…
Award-winning research led by Luskin’s Adam Millard-Ball reveals how California freeways divide neighborhoods and disproportionately impact communities of color. The study, co-authored by three UCLA Luskin alumni, earned @The_ACSP Chester Rapkin Award. luskin.ucla.edu/news/researc…
Is Los Angeles solving homelessness or simply moving people out of sight? A new report from UCLA Luskin Professor Ananya Roy challenges the effectiveness of some of L.A.'s most prominent homelessness programs. challengeinequality.luskin.u…
How can cities better protect communities from extreme heat? Luskin Professor V. Kelly Turner joins the WTF for Cities podcast to discuss urban heat, the importance of research-driven solutions to help cities build a more climate-resilient future. youtube.com/watch?v=IfI20BPy…
As voters consider Proposition 40, UCLA Luskin's Zev Yaroslavsky examines the arguments surrounding California's proposed billionaire tax, its potential unintended consequences and what's at stake for the state.🔗 Read the full Q&A: luskin.ucla.edu/news/what-to…
How can we empower the next generation? With a new $1M @AmeriCorps grant, UCLA will be leading a three-year research project to identify what works in youth civic engagement and help community organizations create more opportunities for young people. luskin.ucla.edu/news/ucla-aw…
How can Los Angeles make its roads safer for everyone? As city leaders debate proposed safety improvements along Forest Lawn Drive, UCLA Luskin transportation expert Brian Taylor weighs in on the effectiveness of reducing traffic lanes to improve safety. laist.com/brief/news/transpo…
UCLA Luskin Public Policy Professor Gary Segura discusses new research on Latino voters in California and Texas, revealing widespread economic anxiety and frustration with the Trump administration. insight.tveyes.com/public/sh…
Luskin Professor Wesley Yin tells @NPR that his research found debt relief modestly improved access to credit but had no measurable impact on mental health. Should policymakers focus more on preventing medical debt? wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/10/…
Protecting democracy starts with showing up. UCLA Luskin Public Policy Professor Gary Segura has a clear message ahead of the midterms: Be prepared, bring a friend and go vote.
Revisit our Q&A on what it takes to safeguard free and fair elections. luskin.ucla.edu/news/the-fac…
UCLA Luskin’s Carlo Medici, Jacob Wasserman, Juan Matute and urban planning student Firdausi Sudarmadji have received fellowships from the @luskinhistory to examine Confederate monuments and the naming of California’s transportation infrastructure. luskin.ucla.edu/news/awards-…
Despite growing concerns that AI is disrupting entry-level hiring, new research from UCLA Luskin’s Robert Fairlie finds no significant evidence of an AI-driven rise in unemployment among recent college graduates. washingtonpost.com/education…
As California communities face a growing wildfire threat, are their water systems prepared? In a new @CalMatters story, Greg Pierce weighs in on the lack of clear guidance for water systems confronting large-scale fires. calmatters.org/environment/w…
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A major milestone for California research — @CAGovernor Newsom has signed SB 895, the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, placing $7.5 billion in research funding before California voters on the March 2028 ballot.
Reaching this point took an extraordinary effort from researchers, students, patients, and advocates from across California.
To everyone who spoke up in support of investing in California research: thank you.
ALT Background image of a scientist in a lab with text: Research Bond Update A message from UC President James B. Milliken
ALT Blue background with text: "The University of California’s research enterprise improves lives, creates opportunity, and drives innovation and economic growth across our state and the entire nation. We are grateful to Gov. Newsom, Sen. Wiener, members of the legislature, and our partners at UAW for their leadership and collaboration on this issue. I also want to thank the thousands of UC faculty, staff, students, researchers, alumni, and supporters who made their voices heard and helped us achieve this important milestone." James B. Milliken, President, University of California
After nearly four decades alongside Homeboy Industries, UCLA Luskin’s Jorja Leap reflects on what the community taught her about gangs, violence, relationships — and the meaning of love. youtube.com/watch?v=4ZEGJZ4I…
What does the latest polling really tell us about the race for Los Angeles mayor? With 41 days until Election Day, UCLA Luskin’s Zev Yaroslavsky cautions against drawing sweeping conclusions from any single poll. cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/…
Last week, students, faculty and staff came together for our annual UCLA Luskin Block Party — an evening of food, music, fun and community.
📸 Swipe through for a few highlights from the night, and check out our Flickr album for even more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6mCK
As AI expands, so does the infrastructure needed to power it, and communities across the country are pushing back. Read more about the politics, economics and community impacts shaping the debate around data centers. newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/a…