ABOUT THE SEMINAR: Increasing water scarcity in the American West is driving interest in reallocating more water from agriculture, where roughly 80% of water is consumed, to serve growing urban populations. However, agricultural irrigators often hesitate to sell water due to concerns over physical and pecuniary impacts in their…

Left in the Dust? Pecuniary and Environmental Externalities in Water Marketsby Dr. Eric Edwards, University of California, DavisWednesday, October 29th | CHASS INTS 4146About the Seminar:The use of markets to reallocate water in arid regions has elicited political criticism for reducing agricultural output and causing negative…

UCR Center for Community Solutions Policy Fellows Kick-OffFriday, September 26th | HUB 367The UCR Center for Community Solutions and the UCR School of Public Policy held a launch event for the Randall Lewis Policy Fellows program on Friday, September 26, 2025. Moderators: Luz De La Cueva - Dean's Ambassador of the UCR…

Alumni & Student Dinner in D.C.Join fellow alumni for dinner with School of Public Policy Dean Mark Long and a cohort of students participating in the Robert Heath Global Policy Scholars program.This event will include a campus update celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the UC Riverside School of Public Policy. Event…

Navigating Political Campaigns, Policy Work, and Government AffairsThursday, September 4thCivil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California Join us for a seminar by Tiffany Tran, Government Relations Manager for Southern California Edison (SCE).View the photo album here.

Tariffs 101: UCR Experts Answer Your Questions Tuesday, June 24th | Zoom Webinar Join the UCR Alumni Association and the School of Public Policy on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 for a webinar on international trade and tariffs. Our speakers will answer your questions as we learn about policy, trade, and tariffs as they relate to us…

She Counts: A Data-Driven Conversation about IE Women's Well-BeingTuesday, June 3rdUCR Alumni & Visitor's Center Be the first to dive into new data on women’s well-being in the Inland Empire! Join us as we unveil the full results of an original survey of women in the IE and explore how their well-being compares nationally…

Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Insights for California's Inland DesertMonday, April 21stGlassgow Residential Dining Hallg Join us for an engaging talk by Dr. Francesca Hopkins, Lead Researcher for California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment in the Inland Deserts region. This event will provide an in-depth look at the…

Navigating Higher Ed with a Criminal RecordTuesday, May 13thUCR Alumni & Visitor's Center Join us for an engaging talk by Dr. Francesca Hopkins, Lead Researcher for California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment in the Inland Deserts region. This event will provide an in-depth look at the unique challenges and opportunities…

Policy Debate: Social Media Regulations for MinorsFriday, May 2ndSuperior Court of California, County of Riverside - Riverside Historic Courthouse This policy debate hosted by the UC Riverside School of Public Policy will discuss whether the government should prohibit minors from accessing social media.Proponents of this ban…