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
03/10
Call for Spring 2026 Art Exhibition Submissions Deadline
SP2 is holding our annual art exhibition and we’re hoping to receive a submission from you! We encourage you to submit work that visually responds to your personal connection to […]
Events
03/18
Brown Bag Lunch Series – Demarcus Jenkins
SP2 Faculty present the Brown Bag Lunch series! Bring your lunch & join the informal conversation to learn what interests your colleagues and professors at SP2. Faculty members will present […]
News
Student Life
03/04
Blending empathy & analytics: A Q&A with MSSP+DA student Nature Hu
In this Q&A, MSSP+DA student Nature Hu reflects on what brought her to social policy work, her favorite SP2 course, and where she hopes to make a difference next.