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Student Stories
From all over the world and with aspirations of many kinds, our diverse and dedicated students have powerful stories to tell.
Current Students
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Accepted Students
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STUDENTS
Academic Resources
Your spot for academic resources, course descriptions, curricular information, sample syllabi, student handbooks, global opportunities, and more.
STUDENTS
Student Life
From living and working in one of America’s cradles of liberty to our landmark mentorship program for incoming students, learn all about life at SP2.
Student Organizations
Student organizations at SP2 enhance and expand students’ educational opportunities through advocacy, service, and practice.
News
Faculty & Research
01/23
SP2’s Top News of 2024
A look back at 2024 highlights the School’s excellence in education and research, as well as SP2’s deep commitment to addressing human well-being across multiple dimensions.
News
Faculty & Research
01/22
SP2 researchers receive awards and recognition at SSWR 2025 Annual Conference
Following the 2025 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, SP2 is celebrating recipients who were recognized at the annual awards presentation and a faculty member who has reached a significant milestone.
News
Faculty & Research
01/07
SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton to deliver keynote at SSWR conference with 40+ SP2-led sessions
Collaboration as innovation will be the theme of an address by Keynote Speaker Dr. Desmond Upton Patton of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2025 Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington.