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Desmond Patton and the science of being human

One of Penn’s youngest Penn Integrates Knowledge (PIK) University professors, SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton speaks with Penn Today about his work studying grief and loss,…

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

A new paper by researchers at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication offers recommendations to ensure the ethical use…

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Federal judge cites SP2 dean’s testimony in landmark decision upholding disability rights

The expert testimony of Dean Sara S. Bachman of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is cited throughout a major ruling upholding the rights of…

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Alumni Q&A | Dr. Javier Garcia-Perez, MSW’17, NPL’17 

SP2 postdoctoral fellow and alumnus Dr. Javier Garcia-Perez, MSW’17, NPL’17, is an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and community-centered researcher focused on improving the quality of life for…

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Desmond Upton Patton announced as new Obama Foundation United States Leader

Dr. Desmond Upton Patton is among the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers selected to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program.

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SP2 student and alumnus named 2023 Data Fluencies Dissertation Research Grantee

In support of a project aiming to advance responsible use of data and technology in the U.S. child welfare system, PhD student Julian Quiros, MSSP+DA’17,…

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New year brings new leadership appointments for SP2 faculty

Four SP2 faculty members have been appointed to new leadership roles to direct the PhD in Social Welfare Program, the Master of Science in Social…

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Who, What, Why: Nathan Nyitrai on the LGBTQ Certificate

Nathan Nyitrai, an student in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program, discusses how SP2’s LGBTQ Certificate Program provides supplemental education about the legal, health…

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SP2 welcomes three new faculty with interdisciplinary expertise

Three new faculty have joined Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) as of July 1, 2023. Working at the intersection of social policy…

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SP2’s Commitment to Inclusion

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This decision departs…

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SP2’s Doctor of Clinical Social Work Program highlighted by National Association of Social Workers

The Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Program at SP2 is highlighted in the June/July issue of Social Work Advocates magazine. The SP2 program is…

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SP2 students and alumni honored for research and practice to advance social justice

Across issues of criminal justice, abuse, intersex rights, and mental health, recent honors have recognized students and alumni of Penn’s School of Social Policy &…

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The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Two on the Philadelphia Magazine list have ties to SP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP): #62 Shawn Mooring of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism…

phillymag.com The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

“A Place I Could Be Myself”

The Penn Gazette’s explores the history of the Penn Women’s Center — including the contributions of past directors and SP2 alumni Elena DiLapi, SW’77, and…

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Sydney Forman cannot speak. She inspired her sister to help kids in Camden.

SP2 alumna Karly Forman Cohen, NPL’21, has started a nonprofit in Camden to help families navigate services and assistance programs for children with disabilities. Inspired…

inquirer.com Sydney Forman cannot speak. She inspired her sister to help kids in Camden.

Anticipatory Grief: What It Is And How To Cope

The expectation of a change in life, even a positive one, can involve anticipatory grief for a future loss. In a Forbes Health feature, SP2’s…

forbes.com Anticipatory Grief: What It Is And How To Cope

Antitrust Deal Cops to Peek at Worker Abuses, Stirring Backlash

A paper cowritten by SP2’s Ioana Marinescu is cited as an example of scarce research on a correlation between labor market concentration and labor law…

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Addicted to Cool

An examination of the role of air conditioning in human life cites a study coauthored by SP2’s R. Jisung Park, which predicts that rising temperatures…

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Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields

Penn Today highlights SP2 Dean Sara S. Bachman’s participation in a Climate Week at Penn panel alongside deans and leaders from Penn’s four other health…

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This Is Your Kid’s Brain on Extreme Heat

SP2’s R. Jisung Park estimates that air conditioning in schools could prevent PSAT score gaps of up to 7 percent and $1,060 in future earnings…

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She went to the hospital for a few days. The state kept her kids for 4 years

SP2’s Johanna Greeson discusses the importance of organizations that assist families with relatively small expenses in order to prevent children from being separated from their…

fastcompany.com She went to the hospital for a few days. The state kept her kids for 4 years

Why More Baby Boomers Are Sliding Into Homelessness

SP2’s Dennis Culhane speaks about elderly homelessness, a phenomenon not seen since the Great Depression.

wsj.com Why More Baby Boomers Are Sliding Into Homelessness

‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat

SP2’s R. Jisung Park offers perspective on the impact of extreme heat on learning, a significant issue due to both climate change and unequal access…

whyy.org ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat

A Journey from Homelessness to a Room of One’s Own

A New Yorker article about modern homelessness written by Pulitzer Prize – winning author Jennifer Egan prominently features the research of SP2’s Dennis Culhane.

newyorker.com A Journey from Homelessness to a Room of One’s Own