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SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton elected to National Academy of Medicine

SP2’s Dr. Desmond Upton Patton of is one of five Penn experts among the 100 new Academy members elected this year to one of the…

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Study: Increasing minimum wage has positive effects on employment  

In labor markets where employers have more control over wages, increasing the minimum wage often results in a rise in employment, according to a new…

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24K Philadelphia addresses to receive survey from Philadelphia Economic Equity Project

As part of the Center for Public Service & Policy led by former Mayor of Philadelphia Michael A. Nutter at SP2, a survey from the…

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Working to understand & prevent intimate partner violence: A Q&A with Assistant Professor Millan AbiNader

A long-time advocate for survivors of gender-based violence, Millan AbiNader, MSW, PhD, is a mixed-methods researcher and macro social worker who seeks to understand how…

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PhD in Social Welfare Program waives GRE requirement

The PhD in Social Welfare Program at SP2 no longer requires Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores as part of its application process as…

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New Yorker highlights SP2’s Dr. Dennis Culhane in homelessness feature

The research of Professor Dennis Culhane, Dana and Andrew Stone Chair in Social Policy at SP2, is featured prominently in a New Yorker feature about…

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SP2 highlights Disability Visibility book and Penn & Slavery tour as 2023-2024 begins

Among a variety of events commemorating the beginning of the fall semester, Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) offered opportunities for conversation, reflection,…

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SP2’s Dr. Chao Guo elected president of Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)

The national and international Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action has announced that SP2's Dr. Chao Guo has been elected president of…

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SP2’s 2023 Convocation urges hard work, connection, and social impact

Welcoming new students from 28 states and territories and 22 countries, Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) held a rousing 2023 Convocation in…

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Study: Engaging in administrative payment tasks may correlate with treatment delays and nonadherence in cancer care

Among a cohort of cancer patients and survivors, engaging in administrative tasks to estimate costs or pay for care was associated with an 18% increase…

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Social scientists must address ChatGPT’s ethical challenges before using it for research

Penn Today has spotlighted new work by researchers at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and the Annenberg School for Communication to ensure…

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Study: Green energy transition may leave some workers behind

While the move away from fossil fuels has created an increase in available “green” jobs, the transition may also “exacerbate trends in labor market inequality,”…

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Eagles honor Philadelphia non-profit worker with 2023 NFL Changemaker Award

SP2 Master of Social Work alum Jamila Harris-Morrison has been named the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2023 NFL Changemaker Award and a vice chair of Philadelphia Mayor-elect…

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Can a Big Village Full of Tiny Homes Ease Homelessness in Austin?

Near Austin, Texas, hundreds of tiny homes are poised to grow to thousands as an intended solution to chronic homelessness. While the approach has gained…

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Ben Jealous: How a bad 1980s trade policy led to foreign ownership of U.S. Steel

Investments to make U.S. steelmaking cleaner and more efficient could have prevented the recent sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, argues Ben…

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For your winter break reading pleasure: Our favorite stories from 2023

Penn Today's list of favorite stories from 2023 includes “Desmond Patton and the science of being human.” At SP2 and the Annenberg School for Communication,…

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When Young People Seem to Make Threats on Social Media, Do They Mean It?

Siva Mathiyazhagan introduces a new app that teaches educators, law enforcement, and the press to interpret social media posts by BIPOC youth. The app is…

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Homelessness Rose to Record Level This Year, Government Says

Homelessness has reached the highest level on record in the United States, and SP2’s Dennis Culhane says a major cause is the intentional relocation of…

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Closing the Health and Wealth Gap: Wharton CEO & TIAA Institute Roundtable 2023 Recap

SP2's Meredith Doherty discusses improving the lives of cancer patients by addressing their financial burden.

ceo.wharton.upenn.edu Closing the Health and Wealth Gap: Wharton CEO & TIAA Institute Roundtable 2023 Recap

Giving Tuesday

Katherina ‘Kat’ Rosqueta and Iris Leon of SP2's Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) speak about the history of #GivingTuesday. While CHIP encourages giving throughout…

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Why social media may be fueling violence among the young

In a story about the deadly impact of gun violence on young people in Washington, DC, SP2’s Desmond Patton explains how social media can accelerate…

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2023 Wharton Climate Prof – Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World

SP2 environmental and labor economist R. Jisung Park explains the hidden costs of a warming world in a five-minute Wharton Climate Prof lecture.

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Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala

Former SP2 Board Chair Ann Nolan Reese, CW’74, was one of four distinguished alumni to receive Penn’s Alumni Award of Merit. Reese was recognized for…

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“Our Changing Environment”

SP2 hosted “Climate Refugees: The Implications of our Changing Environment” with economist R. Jisung Park and political scientist Alice Xu, both SP2 assistant professors who…

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