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Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice! Relevant information about SP2 and its role within Penn is provided in the links below. Please explore throughout the website to learn more about the dynamic ways SP2’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni pursue social innovation, impact, and social good.

Research

Research at SP2 is led by renowned faculty who are highly respected practitioners, educators, and mentors. Together with a worldwide network of global collaborators, they are advancing knowledge that drives social innovation and works to produce innovative, effective solutions in a range of critical areas such as homelessness, restorative entrepreneurship, and more.

Make a Difference

Financial support enables the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) to offer a unique, world-class education that brings together rigorous academics and meaningful practicum experiences. With your gift, we can provide our students and faculty with all the resources and support they need to learn, teach, practice – and dedicate their careers to be driving forces for positive change.

Wellness Information

Events

04/30

Golden Graduation Party (003)

Toast with the Dean

Come celebrate the Class of 2025 graduates with cupcakes, sweets and sparkling beverages! You can also pick up your Class Gift Campaign graduate cords!

Events

05/08

MSW Licensure Seminar

TBD: Either Repeat of Study Strategies or Reflections of a Stumped Test Taker

News

headshot of Linda Goler Blount

SP2 announces Linda Goler Blount as 2025 Commencement Speaker

Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) announced last week that Linda Goler Blount, MPH, a public health leader and the new President and CEO of Community Catalyst, will deliver the School’s 2025 Commencement speech on May 17.


Contact Us

School of Social Policy & Practice

University of Pennsylvania

3701 Locust Walk

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6214

215 898 5512

215 573 2099 (fax)