Inland Empire Public Policy Explorers Conference Application Deadline
By UCR School of Public Policy
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Graduation is coming. Still figuring out what’s next? You don’t need a complete plan to explore public service. 💙 From the Inland Empire? Come back home and explore how you can make a difference in your community. The Inland Empire Public Policy Explorers Conference starts with Discovery Day on January 8, 2027, at UC Riverside. Selected seniors continue January 9–10 for the Policy Accelerator: tackle a policy challenge in teams, present your ideas, and get feedback from faculty and practitioners. Program participation and meals are free. Lodging is covered for Accelerator participants; you cover travel to and from UCR. 🎓 Senior eligibility: bachelor’s degree completion between December 2026 and August 2027. ⏰ APPLY BY DECEMBER 4, 2026. Review eligibility + apply through the link in bio or visit ppiaprogram.org/explorers. Questions? Contact Ray Orquiola directly at ray.orquiola@ppiaprogram.org. See your school? We want you to apply. Cal Poly Pomona @calpolypomona Cal State Bakersfield @csubakersfield Cal State Dominguez Hills @csudominguezhills Cal State Fullerton @csufofficial Cal State Los Angeles @calstatela Cal State San Bernardino @csusb Fresno State @fresno_state Sacramento State @sacstate UC Merced @ucmerced UC Riverside @ucriversideofficial University of Redlands @universityofredlands Claremont Colleges - Claremont McKenna @claremontmckennacollege - Harvey Mudd @harvey_mudd - Pitzer @pitzercollege - Pomona @pomonacollege - Scripps @scrippscollege