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.

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

01/07/2026

Thank you to Councilmember Tim McOsker for joining us at Pauley Pavilion to watch the UCLA women’s basketball team defeat USC. We are always happy to host back to campus. 💙💛

12/24/2025

❄️UCLA Government and Community Relations in the community this holiday season❄️

The GCR team enjoyed connecting with our civic and community leaders at recent events, including the Central City Association holiday party, LA Area Chamber of Commerce holiday party, BizFed holiday party, L.A. Leaders Hanukkah Celebration, and VICA’s 76th annual meeting.

12/10/2025

Recently UCLA campus leadership met with CA Assemblymember Sade Elhawary, a Bruin alum, to discuss the important work being done at UCLA as well as challenges the university faces.

The Assemblymember’s commitment to collaboration and community impact mirrors UCLA’s dedication to public service and civic engagement. Thank you, Assemblymember Elhawary for spending some time with us!

08/04/2025

We need to make sure our lawmakers hear loud, strong and unified support for American science. Take action today: Email your lawmakers

Speak Up for Science Science makes our lives better. Now it’s at risk. Join us in asking Congress to reject drastic cuts to research. At stake: Your health, security and prosperityIn return for strong taxpayer support, U.S. science has created much-needed treatments for common diseases, good jobs ...

08/02/2025

07/02/2025

06/26/2025

Congress is considering drastic cuts to scientific research, and America’s health, security and prosperity hang in the balance. Join the University of California in speaking up for science and asking lawmakers to reinvest in federal research agencies: https://bit.ly/4nme59Y

06/20/2025

On February 13, 2025 Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk announced the independent Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery, to support a more resilient and sustainable recovery from the devastating 2025 LA wildfires.UCLA will provi...

06/14/2025

UCLA Alumni Affairs proudly hosts its second Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement honor, recognizing exceptional alumni serving in civic leadership positions.

➡️ Nominate yourself or another alumnus by Wednesday, June 18: https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Cjp2emcv3EIWJE

We’re grateful to our Bruin community, many of whom are civic leaders, for their tireless problem solving and commitment to improving the quality of life in our communities. Nominate today, and let us celebrate you!

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