UCR School of Public Policy

UCR School of Public Policy The official page of the School of Public Policy (SPP) at the University of California, Riverside. https://linktr.ee/ucrspp "Solutions for the Region.

Solutions for the World." As the only UC to offer an undergraduate degree in public policy and the first graduate program offered by a major research university in Inland Southern California, the UCR School of Public Policy brings together the national and international strengths of policy faculty from across the disciplines at UCR to create an exceptional educational experience for our students.

The UCR School of Public Policy is distinctive in its focus on addressing the big policy challenges facing California and, in particular, the Inland Region. Our “think globally, act locally” approach places an emphasis on applying policy lessons learnt from other parts of the nation and the world to solving California’s problems. Our students are tomorrow’s leaders and we train them in data-driven, solution-based policy-making so that by the time they graduate they will have the ability to bring fresh, bold thinking to solve the complex challenges facing our region and the world. Furthermore, policy engagement is a central feature of the School, ranging from student internships and policy assemblies, to expert testimony and policy briefs.

• Time Magazine ranked UC Riverside #1 based on metrics of graduation rate, affordability, and the financial aid available to students.

• Washington Monthly (August 2015) ranked UC Riverside 2nd in the nation in its annual University and College Survey.

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (August 2015) Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked UC Riverside among the top-150. This survey bills itself as "the most trustworthy precursor of global rankings of the world’s top 500 universities.”

For our next May faculty feature, we have Dr. Sharon Oselin, Professor of Public Policy & Sociology and Director of the ...
05/30/2026

For our next May faculty feature, we have Dr. Sharon Oselin, Professor of Public Policy & Sociology and Director of the Presley Center of Crime & Justice Studies! 𓍝

Her research encompasses crime, the criminal-legal system, prisoner re-entry, deviance, gender and s*xuality, s*x work, urban conditions, organizations and culture. 🏛️

To learn more about Dr. Oselin’s work, including research on the experiences of re-entry among formerly incarcerated peoples, click this link ➡️ https://spp10years.ucr.edu/faculty-feature-articles/2026/05/28/sharon-oselin-faculty-feature-may

Don’t forget to RSVP for our End-of-Year Celebration coming up on June 14th where we will be honoring our 10-year anniv...
05/27/2026

Don’t forget to RSVP for our End-of-Year Celebration coming up on June 14th where we will be honoring our 10-year anniversary, scholarship recipients and the graduating class of 2026! You won’t want to miss it, register by clicking the link in our LinkTree!

You're invited to our End-of-Year Celebration, where we will be honoring our 10-year anniversary, scholarship recipients, and the graduating class of 2026! 🌍

The celebration will include a keynote address from Andrew Light, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, as well as remarks from student speakers Katie Chau and Niloofar Shoja Razavi.

📅 Sunday, June 14th, 2026
🕑 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Culver Center of the Arts

➡️ Register: https://myadv.ucr.edu/forms/spp-end-of-year-celebration

We look forward to commemorating another year of growth with all of you!

The SPP Family keeps growing! 🌱 We are so excited to introduce our next group of incoming policy-shapers joining the UCR...
05/26/2026

The SPP Family keeps growing! 🌱 We are so excited to introduce our next group of incoming policy-shapers joining the UCR School of Public Policy. Swipe left to read about their unique backgrounds, passions, and policy goals! 🏛️✨

Haven't submitted your introduction yet? Check your inbox for the link to be featured in our next spotlight! 📩

Transfer students, a friendly reminder: Your SIR deadline is coming up fast on June 1st! Secure your spot and join the movement. 💙🐻

For our May alumni spotlight, we’d like to introduce Imad Jobah, Region Manager of Practice Innovation at Dignity Health...
05/18/2026

For our May alumni spotlight, we’d like to introduce Imad Jobah, Region Manager of Practice Innovation at Dignity Health Medical Foundation! 🏥

During his time at the School of Public Policy, Imad learned the importance of building solutions that create greater access and opportunity for underserved communities.

His work today allows him to lead initiatives that will focus on improving healthcare access, care coordination, and patient experience.

We’re proud of Imad and his significant contributions to improve the healthcare system! 🩺

05/16/2026
The introductions continue! Meet two more incoming policy-shapers joining the UCR School of Public Policy. Swipe to lear...
05/13/2026

The introductions continue! Meet two more incoming policy-shapers joining the UCR School of Public Policy. Swipe to learn all about their goals and policy interests! 🏛️✨

Want to join them in the SPP Family? Keep an eye on your inbox for an invitation to be featured next. 📩

Don't forget: The SIR deadline for Transfer students is June 1st! 💙

You're invited to our End-of-Year Celebration, where we will be honoring our 10-year anniversary, scholarship recipients...
05/12/2026

You're invited to our End-of-Year Celebration, where we will be honoring our 10-year anniversary, scholarship recipients, and the graduating class of 2026! 🌍

The celebration will include a keynote address from Andrew Light, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs, as well as remarks from student speakers Katie Chau and Niloofar Shoja Razavi.

📅 Sunday, June 14th, 2026
🕑 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Culver Center of the Arts

➡️ Register: https://myadv.ucr.edu/forms/spp-end-of-year-celebration

We look forward to commemorating another year of growth with all of you!

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