A Message from Our Dean

As the centerpiece of a great public university, UCLA Social Sciences is tackling social problems head-on and preparing our graduates to do the same. Our 280 faculty members are committed to educating an informed workforce and citizenry as well as conducting meaningful research that informs policy. Our more than 130,000 alumni and 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students represent every corner of society. Together, our faculty, student, and alumni have earned accolades that have helped make UCLA Social Sciences among the best programs among U.S. public universities. I invite you to join us by investing in the future scholars, students and leaders who will apply knowledge to build a better world.
Abel Valenzuela Jr. – Dean of Social Sciences

News
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LGBTQ Studies
How Summer Kim Lee and Uri McMillan help students connect with theory, history and expression
September 9, 2025
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California Center for Population Research | Economics
The lives and policies behind the data
September 3, 2025
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History
Jamie Kreiner honored with Max Planck Society and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Medal
September 3, 2025
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IRLE
From data to action: Highlights of the UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference
August 19, 2025
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Political Science
Deportation Data Project from UCLA and UC Berkeley helps draw clearer picture of recent immigration crackdowns
July 16, 2025
In the Headlines
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Labor Day 2025: In CA, job market is shaky but unions are strong
August 30, 2025
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Stopping homelessness
July 16, 2025

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