Valerie Grimaldo, '26 political science and social policy and public service, and Diana Hernandez, '26 political science and sociology, share experiences as inaugural graduates of the UC Irvine Labor Studies Certificate Program
Unexpected avenues, including research and her time with the UCI LIFTED program, have inspired sociology undergrad Lily Wu '26 to consider a path in industry
Jaylin Higgins '26 sociology pairs her passion for social justice with a certificate in social problems and public policy
UC Irvine political science and sociology honors student Stephanie Garcia-Mora '26 centers empowerment in her research and experiences