ALUMNI

At the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), our students are prepared to become the next generation of scholars, practitioners, leaders, and change agents. They graduate committed to bringing innovation and passion to the pursuit of justice and positive social impact.

Alumni News

Learn how alumni from our highly respected degree programs are making a difference here in Philadelphia and around the world.

Career Opportunities

The Office of Career Services offers a variety of resources for alumni, from access to job boards and listservs to workshops, career fairs, the Penn Alumni Career Network, and more.

Networking

Attend career panels, employer presentations, and more, plus join QuakerNet to access alumni connections from SP2 and the broader University of Pennsylvania community.

Alumni Events

From regional events close to home to larger alumni weekends here on campus, there are lots of ways for you to connect with past and present Quakers.

Get Involved

Connect with alumni from your specific program through our Social Policy and Nonprofit Leadership alumni associations.

Mentoring Opportunities

Be that positive force in someone’s life by volunteering to mentor a current SP2 student through our Mentor Collective program.

ADMISSIONS

Alumni Referral Program

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Alumni Benefits

Here are some of the valuable services and benefits that are available to you as a Penn alum.

News

Amber Hikes speaks at a podium and projected onscreen before an audience of graduates at the Palestra, under the Penn Social Policy & Practice logo

SP2’s 2023 Commencement highlights need “to improve the well-being of all people”

Themes of joy, humanity, and justice took center stage at the 2023 Commencement of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). In an evening ceremony at the Palestra on Saturday, May 13, graduates and their families and friends heard from SP2 Dean Sara S. Bachman and Commencement Speaker Amber Hikes, MSW’08, before cheering on the presentation of graduates across SP2’s five degree programs.