A WELCOMING STUDENT COMMUNITY
Community is more than just a commitment; it’s at the very core of SP2.
Now and throughout our history, the School of Social Policy & Practice has been dedicated to fairness, enhancing the social good, and making our world a better place through practice, policy and research.
Our students, from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, embody these values in both theory and practice. They bring them to life every day by engaging in innovative policy and research, doing work that makes a real difference here in Philadelphia and beyond.
Students Making a Difference
From working on refugee resettlement policy to exploring housing issues, our students are making an impact on social issues faced by people from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
One Book, One SP2
Each year, SP2 selects a book to be read by students, faculty, staff, and alumni prior to beginning the academic year. Throughout the school year, the community is invited to participate in activities and discussions related to that year’s work. One Book, One SP2 underscores our commitment to community building and fostering social good.
RESEARCH
Research at SP2
Student organizations
Connecting with Peers
SP2 is home to student organizations devoted to supporting one another.
Events
05/27
Resilience In Action: Climate Solutions For Tomorrow
Join us for a virtual conversation about innovative climate solutions. From training tomorrow’s leaders to tackling today’s concerns, Penn Climate is helping shape solutions across the world and at home […]
Events
06/02
Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
A conversation with Dr. R. Jisung Park, author of Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World and Kat Rosqueta, WG’01. Kat Rosqueta, Founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy […]
News
Faculty & Research
05/26
SP2 congratulates 2026 award winners
SP2 Award recipients were recognized for their outstanding achievements by Dean Sara S. Bachman at the School’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at the Palestra.