Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles

Paid Student Opportunity

In partnership with the Broad Foundation, StudyLA is leading a nonpartisan effort to increase turnout among registered voters less likely to vote. Students will conduct voter outreach through phone calls for four weeks in May leading up to the election. Note this role begins in-person with the option to transition to remote work.

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LA Votes/Voter Poll

Research Fest

The Bellarmine Forum and StudyLA invite you to Research Fest, an end-of-year event celebrating student research on Los Angeles. Students in BCLA are encouraged to share LA-focused research across topics like culture, politics, environment, and community. Participation incentives, prizes, and a celebratory atmosphere make this a great opportunity to showcase your work; learn more and sign up through the link above! 

Candidate Conversations

StudyLA partnered with LAist to host candidates for the California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral elections on campus during the month of April. These one-on-one conversations allowed students, faculty, and guests to engage directly with their future leaders. Find the full gubernatorial candidate conversations here and mayoral conversations here. 

Community Action Project Los Angeles

In the wake of the Eaton & Palisades Fires, disaster recovery experts from multiple universities have come together to expedite and empower household and business recovery decisions. Find out more about CAP.LA - Community Action Project Los Angeles and its current soil testing and air quality monitoring.

 

 

Media Feature: Dodgers Popularity

Data from the 2026 Angeleno Poll was featured in a recent Los Angeles Times article examining the popularity of Los Angeles sports teams among local residents. The article drew on poll findings showing the Los Angeles Dodgers remain the city’s most popular professional sports team, highlighting the continued cultural significance of sports across Los Angeles communities.

Planning for the Future of Housing

LA County residents were asked about access to affordable, quality housing, rental policies, and other pressing local issues. Explore StudyLA’s Angeleno Poll, a large scale survey capturing perspectives on economic conditions, life satisfaction, and key civic issues across the priorities.

StudyLA Summer Fellows Program

In summer 2026, StudyLA will offer a fellowship in partnership with Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts to connect students to in-person placements across Los Angeles, offering hands-on experiences in civic engagement focused fields. Find out more about the program’s fellowships and opportunities for growth, learning, and engagement across the region.