Overview
The Dean's Ambassador Program is a program of the Office of External Engagement at the UCR School of Public Policy centered around cultivating the School’s brand profile. With a primary focus on external relations, ambassadors work to spread brand awareness for the School and build and maintain positive relations on behalf of the Dean and the School that may lead to future partnerships and collaborations, beneficial media coverage, and financial support for the School.
Founded in 2014, the program provides high-achieving public policy students with numerous professional development opportunities. The program is open to UCR public policy majors, minors, and Master of Public Policy students.
ambassadornoun [am-bas-uh-der, -dawr]
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Current Cohort Composition
As of Spring 2026
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Size: 23
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Average GPA: 3.74
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% Women: 52%
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% BIPOC: 78%
Applications Are Open!
Deadline to Apply for Incoming Freshmen & Continuing Students: Monday, August 17th, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. (right before noon).
Deadline to Apply for Transfers: Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. (right before noon).
Applications submitted past these respective dates and times will not be considered.
Dr. Mark Long, Ph.D.
Mark C. Long began his role as Dean of the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside in January 2023, following the successful tenure of Anil Deolalikar, who served as founding Dean of SPP.
