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Leading-edge research fuels SP2’s passionate pursuit of social good
Bridging data-informed social policy and evidence-based social work practice, SP2’s research is fueled by leading-edge faculty designing innovative solutions to complex social problems. This important work advances SP2’s passionate pursuit of social innovation, social impact, and social good.
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Faculty & Research
12/11
SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton named to AASWSW Class of 2026
Dr. Desmond Upton Patton has been selected to join the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare’s Class of 2026 Fellows.
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Student Life
12/11
SP2 student among two from Penn chosen as Marshall Scholars
School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) student Adeliade Lyall is among two Penn students chosen as 2026 Marshall Scholars.
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Faculty & Research
12/10
Breaking down misconceptions on unconditional cash programs
As part of the Politics of Well-Being series, associate professors Amy Castro and Ioana Marinescu shared findings from their research on guaranteed income and universal basic income.