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UCR School of Public Policy

Celebrating 10 Years of Solutions

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What is Public Policy?

Public policy is the study of identifying, addressing, and solving social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Public policy prepares students for careers in government, politics, and law while serving in public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector firms.

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Meet the Dean

Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the UCR School of Public Policy (SPP) in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as Founding Dean of SPP.

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News

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September 11, 2025

Central Valley Property Values Are Sinking… Along With the Homes

In an interview with the LA Times, Professor Mehdi Nemati dives into his research on land subsidence, finding that home prices in the Central Valley are 2.4% to 5.4% lower than they would be if the land were stable. This...

Professor Kurt Schwabe

September 11, 2025

Professor Kurt Schwabe Appointed Senior Fellow of the Public Policy Institute of California’s Water Policy Center

As Senior Fellow, Professor Kurt Schwabe will play an active role in helping the PPIC's Water Policy Center identify, develop, and carry out research priorities important to the state of California in its efforts to address water scarcity, along with...

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September 11, 2025

Professor Richard Carpiano Speaks on Florida’s Plan to Eliminate the Vaccine Mandate for Schools

Professor Richard Carpiano notes that the decision may negatively impact public health and the economy, as Florida will have to respond to disease epidemics and crises that may result from eliminating the vaccine mandate.

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