UCLA Advocacy

We ensure that UCLA’s voice is heard in our communities and in the halls of government.

The Government & Community Relations division of UCLA is the link between campus and community, and between the University and government. We work to build bridges between UCLA, the greater Los Angeles community and the government entities with which we interact each day by providing ideas, information, counsel and assistance. In the process, we seek to strengthen support for UCLA, the University

of California and public higher education. Advocates are volunteers who believe in the power of higher education and UCLA’s mission. They ensure that our voice is heard whenever UCLA communicates with the broader community. Teaming with the Government & Community Relations staff, Bruin Caucus members take the UCLA story to local, state and federal elected officials, government agencies and community leaders. They advocate for UCLA at our annual UCLA Day with Local Government, UC Day in Sacramento, and UCLA Day in Washington, D.C. and are a key part of our legislator and candidate-to-campus visits, legislative staff briefings and district outreach programs.

07/10/2026

06/29/2026

Looking to explore UCLA programs and resources in your community?

Watch our short tutorial to learn how to navigate the UCLA Community Partnerships Website. Discover how to search, browse, and filter hundreds of UCLA programs available across the Los Angeles region.

Link to tutorial: https://communitypartnerships.ucla.edu/about/

06/23/2026

In partnership with Blueprint Magazine and CalMatters, UCLA Government and Community Relations recently hosted a thoughtful conversation featuring L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Blueprint Editor-in-Chief Jim Newton at UCLA Downtown.

Thank you to Council President Harris-Dawson and attendees for joining us to reflect on where Los Angeles is today, and where the city is headed next.

06/15/2026

This month community members stopped by the UCLA Connects with South LA event to learn about resources and opportunities offered by UCLA, LA Council District 8, CA State Senate District 28, and the LA Mayor’s Office.

It was a great opportunity to build connections and engage with the community in South Los Angeles.

Thank you to Marqueece Harris-Dawson for hosting us at their Constituent Service Center!

06/09/2026

Moving out? Don’t trash it - donate it! UCLA’s Sustainable Bruin Move Out is making it easy to give your unwanted furniture and household items a second life. Drop them off at one of our locations and help local nonprofits. 💙💛💙💛

More information here: https://sustain.ucla.edu/move-out-resources/

06/08/2026

Want to make a difference? Join us on June 11 for UCLA’s Sustainable Bruin Move Out and help collect, sort, and donate items that would otherwise go to waste. Let’s help keep our community clean! Sign up today.

https://volunteer.ucla.edu/ucla-sustainable-move-out

06/05/2026

Moving out? UCLA’s Sustainable Bruin Move Out is a great way to keep usable household goods out of landfills while supporting local nonprofits. Drop off donations on Thursday, June 11. Visit the event website - https://sustain.ucla.edu/move-out-resources/

05/12/2026

Join us for the 2nd annual Latino Policy Day hosted by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute. This year’s theme, “Building Systems for the New Normal: Data-Driven Solutions When Crisis Becomes Constant,” frames LPPI’s research as essential civic infrastructure: evidence that protects community health, strengthens economic stability, and supports institutions in responding effectively during disruption and recovery.

May 14th 2026 at UCLA James West Alumni Center (JWAC).

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucla-lppi-latino-policy-day-tickets-1984929221735?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/25/2026

On February 20, UCLA Government and Community Relations, alongside senior campus leadership, welcomed Assemblymembers José Luis Solache Jr. and Mark González for a campus visit. During their time on campus, the assemblymembers participated in a roundtable discussion with the UCLA offices of Administration, Housing & Hospitality, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid & Scholarships, and Health. The roundtable highlighted UCLA’s far-reaching impact across the region and state, while also addressing key challenges the university faces.

03/06/2026

On February 24, UCLA alums Robert and Helen Singleton, and Robert Farrell, were honored by
Los Angeles County Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Janice Hahn for their leadership during the
1960s Civil Rights movement. In 1961, all three joined several other alums and more than 400
civil rights activists in a national effort to challenge segregation in interstate travel. Participating in the Freedom Rides, these students faced arrests and violence, putting themselves at personal risk in the fight for civil rights.

Dr. Robert Singleton, a UCLA NAACP leader, went on to serve as Founding Director of the UCLA Center for Afro-American Studies (later renamed the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies). A resident of San Pedro, Robert Farrell went on to serve as Los Angeles City Councilmember for the 8th District from 1974 to 1991 where he
championed affordable housing, economic development and expanded transportation access.

📸: LA County Supervisorial Districts 2 & 4

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