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SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton named to AASWSW Class of 2026

Dr. Desmond Upton Patton has been selected to join the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare’s Class of 2026 Fellows. 

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SP2 student among two from Penn chosen as Marshall Scholars

School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) student Adeliade Lyall is among two Penn students chosen as 2026 Marshall Scholars.

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Panelists speak at Politics Of Well Being Economics event

Breaking down misconceptions on unconditional cash programs

As part of the Politics of Well-Being series, associate professors Amy Castro and Ioana Marinescu shared findings from their research on guaranteed income and universal basic income.