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AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls

Dean Sara S. Bachman and researcher Siva Mathiyazhagan of the School of Social Policy & Practice speak with Penn Today about the relationship between social…

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Careers in Social Policy: What You Can Do With an MSSP?

Discover the career paths an MSSP opens up, from policy analyst to nonprofit director, and how SP2 prepares graduates to lead social change.

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SP2 introduces its center for advancing climate adaptation & resilience

SP2’s Center for Climate Resilience is generating data-driven, decision-relevant evidence to help communities, institutions, and policymakers prepare for the realities of a changing climate.

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Welcoming the sixth cohort of SP2 Scholars

SP2 has welcomed its sixth cohort of SP2 Scholars, a competitive scholarship program with the aim of enhancing the School’s ongoing commitment to the recruitment and…

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SP2 launches CARES to advance the science, practice, and future of healthcare social work

New center brings together SP2, HUP, and CHOP to strengthen research, education, and workforce development in healthcare social work. Penn’s School of Social Policy &…

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Nonprofit vs. Business Leadership: What’s Different and Why It Matters

More professionals are leaving traditional corporate careers in search of purpose-driven work. While many leadership skills transfer across sectors, nonprofit leadership requires a distinct understanding…

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A brief history of segregated beaches in America

Many beaches in the United States were segregated until 1964. Social policy scholar DeMarcus A. Jenkins of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses…

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Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches redesigned website 

As a new academic year begins, Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website at sp2.upenn.edu.

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A welcome back message from Dean Sally Bachman

Dean Sally Bachman shares a special welcome message for new and returning students as we begin another year dedicated to social good, innovation, and impact.

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Partnering with local digital leaders to promote violence prevention

A team of Philadelphia-based content creators is collaborating with Penn public health experts to develop a comprehensive anti-violence campaign tailored for youth across the City,…

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A new role for dental providers? Rethinking where vaccines are given

An interdisciplinary team of Penn researchers, including SP2’s Dr. Tamara Cadet, used statistical analysis and focus-group feedback to validate a survey that assesses patient perceptions…

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New book by SP2’s Yoosun Park explores social work’s role in shaping American identity

 “Social Work, the Americanization Movement, and the Construction of Americans, 1874-1930” offers the first comprehensive study of social work’s involvement in the Americanization movement.

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Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’ 

Dr. Stacia West, co-founder of SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, was featured by the Associated Press for her research on Dolly Parton’s My People…

apnews.com Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’ 

Extreme heat could reshape workplace safety and productivity 

Dr. R. Jisung Park discussed how rising temperatures affect workplace safety and productivity and strategies for adapting to heat-related risks. 

channelnewsasia.com Extreme heat could reshape workplace safety and productivity 

Would you join a club where the goal is to redistribute money? 

Dr. Stacia West discussed how guaranteed income can help reduce income volatility, providing greater financial stability and potentially improving mental health and employment opportunities.

marketplace.org Would you join a club where the goal is to redistribute money? 

Why Tech’s Top Founders Keep Their Billion-Dollar Foundations Offline 

Katherina Rosqueta, founding executive director of Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy, discussed the inefficiencies of nonprofit funding and why some major philanthropists choose to maintain a…

observer.com Why Tech’s Top Founders Keep Their Billion-Dollar Foundations Offline 

When funding shrinks, learning partnerships matter more than ever 

Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy coauthored an op-ed examining how learning partnerships and cross-sector collaboration can support social impact organizations amid…

devex.com When funding shrinks, learning partnerships matter more than ever 

Dr. Desmond Upton Patton on the AI blind spot hurting Black youth 

Dr. Desmond Patton discussed how AI can misinterpret the language and experiences of Black youth and emphasized the importance of cultural context and community voices…

rollingout.com Dr. Desmond Upton Patton on the AI blind spot hurting Black youth 

Should you go to work during a heat wave? Your productivity suffers, and GDP tanks when it’s hot 

Dr. R. Jisung Park was quoted in Fortune on the growing economic impacts of extreme heat, highlighting how higher temperatures can reduce productivity and affect…

finance.yahoo.com Should you go to work during a heat wave? Your productivity suffers, and GDP tanks when it’s hot 

Annenberg Answers: AI Chatbots and Youth Mental Health 

Dr. Desmond Patton discusses AI, youth mental health, human connection, and responsible technology development. 

asc.upenn.edu Annenberg Answers: AI Chatbots and Youth Mental Health 

How Can We Reduce Homelessness? These Success Stories Point the Way 

In The Wall Street Journal, Dr. Dennis Culhane highlights how targeted housing assistance for families and veterans has significantly reduced homelessness, and outlines evidence-based strategies that can help address…

wsj.com How Can We Reduce Homelessness? These Success Stories Point the Way 

Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal 

Dr. Ioana Marinescu was featured in Reuters, where she offered expert insight on the potential labor market impacts of the proposed Paramount-Skydance merger.

reuters.com Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal 

Could Americans Build Wealth Through AI? Why Trump May Be Considering Equity-Sharing Scheme 

Dr. Ioana Marinescu was recently featured in Forbes, where she discussed the potential risks and implications of “universal basic capital” as a response to AI-driven…

forbes.com Could Americans Build Wealth Through AI? Why Trump May Be Considering Equity-Sharing Scheme 

Pushing Treatment, Trump Administration Limits Housing Aid for Homeless 

Dr. Dennis Culhane was featured in The New York Times discussing proposed federal policy shifts toward treatment-focused, time-limited aid and highlighting decades of research demonstrating the effectiveness of…

nytimes.com Pushing Treatment, Trump Administration Limits Housing Aid for Homeless