Highlander Advocacy Network

Take a Stand. Make an Impact.

The Highlander Advocacy Network allows UCR alumni and friends to be included in the campus’s vested community of advocates. As part of this inner circle, advocates will have access to elected officials and information about the legislative goals, opportunities and challenges facing UCR and higher education. Advocates will be asked, when appropriate to communicate UCR legislative goals, opportunities, and challenges with elected officials. Volunteers within this network will have various engagement opportunities to interact with fellow impact alumni, campus and community leaders and organizations.

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Make a Difference at Advocacy Day 

March 1-2, 2027

At UCR Advocacy Day alumni, parents and friends meet in small groups with elected officials to discuss issues affecting higher education and UCR in particular. No other group within the University community – faculty, administrators or students – is as effective as alumni and parents in reaching public officials and promoting the needs of UCR and we hope you’ll be able to join us. You can help make a difference!

Join fellow alumni and friends to meet with state legislators and other state officials on pressing issues for UCR.

Activities include:

- Orientation and issue briefing

- Reception with CA state legislators and other state officials (March 1)

- Meetings in small groups with state legislators at the State Capitol (March 2)

- Luncheon

There is no fee to participate. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations. More information on accommodations will be available closer to the event.

If you are interested in participating in Advocacy Day 2027, please fill out the application below.

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