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SP2 Penn Top 10 Talk: A post-election discussion on social justice & policy issues

Penn's Top 10 Talks series brings SP2 experts together to unpack social justice and policy issues after the election.

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SP2’s Newest Cohort, Social Change Agents Off to Energetic Start

SP2's newest cohort of social change agents kicks off its program with energy and momentum.

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SP2 Alum Working Together 15 Years Later

Two SP2 alumni reflect on their friendship and continued collaboration 15 years after graduation.

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SP2 Penn Top 10: Ending Mass Incarceration

Penn's Top 10 Talks series features SP2 experts on strategies for ending mass incarceration.

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Associate Professor Helps Craft Philly Schools’ Trans Policy

An SP2 associate professor helped shape a new policy protecting transgender students in Philadelphia's public schools.

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DSW Student Gives a Voice to Inner City Youth

An SP2 DSW student is amplifying the voices of inner-city youth through her research and advocacy work.

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School of Social Policy & Practice Explores Opportunities in Botswana

Penn SP2 explores new academic and community partnership opportunities in Botswana.

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Eyes on the Future: Tasha Hannah, MSW ’14

MSW alumna Tasha Hannah, MSW'14, shares her outlook on the future in this Penn SP2 alumni feature.

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For Penn Graduate Student Cherae McWilliams, a Field Placement Opens New Doors

Explore this feature from Penn SP2's community news archive, spotlighting the work of McWilliams.

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Inter-generational Inspiration

Discover an inspiring story of mentorship and connection across generations at Penn SP2.

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Discover SP2’s Story

Discover the story of Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice: its mission, impact, and community.

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A voice for sex workers

Smarajit Jana, who recently passed away, nudged governments, aid agencies, NGOs and activists into respecting the choices made by sex workers, writes SP2 associate professor…

indianexpress.com A voice for sex workers

Is a $300 unemployment boost holding back jobs? Yes and no

Tensions are flaring over a $300 supplement to weekly unemployment benefits. A weaker-than-expected April jobs report has led to outcry in some circles that the…

theguardian.com Is a $300 unemployment boost holding back jobs? Yes and no

‘No one wants to work anymore’: the truth behind this unemployment benefits myth

In restaurants across the country, the same sign is popping up: “We are short staffed. Please be patient with the staff that did show up.…

theguardian.com ‘No one wants to work anymore’: the truth behind this unemployment benefits myth

School of Social Policy & Practice Excellence in Teaching Awards

The SP2 Excellence in Teaching Award is presented to both standing and non-standing faculty members in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentoring during the…

almanac.upenn.edu School of Social Policy & Practice Excellence in Teaching Awards

Inaugural Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced

President Amy Gutmann, Provost Wendell Pritchett, and Deputy Provost Beth Winkelstein have announced the recipients of the inaugural class of Presidential Ph.D. Fellows. Drawing from…

penntoday.upenn.edu Inaugural Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced

Charity experts: No changes expected at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation after divorce

Several philanthropic experts said that the recently announced divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates likely will have no short-term effect on the world-renowned, Seattle-based foundation…

freep.com Charity experts: No changes expected at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation after divorce

Editorial: Are cash handouts a better antidote to poverty? Let’s find out

Buoyed by federal COVID relief money, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has proposed the country’s largest guaranteed income experiment yet, giving 2,000 L.A. families cash…

latimes.com Editorial: Are cash handouts a better antidote to poverty? Let’s find out

Tacoma launching guaranteed income program

As part of what officials are calling Growing Resilience In Tacoma, or GRIT, at least 100 residents will receive a monthly $500 stipend for a…

knkx.org Tacoma launching guaranteed income program

Businesses encounter hiring challenges as demand surges

While fears of a labor shortage are most pressing for the restaurant and bar industry, Google searches for job openings fell sharply in March and…

thehill.com Businesses encounter hiring challenges as demand surges

Penn professor Toorjo Ghose awarded Fulbright scholar award to research and teach in India

Toorjo Ghose, associate professor in the School of Social Policy & Practice, has received a Fulbright United States Scholar award to India, where he will…

thedp.com Penn professor Toorjo Ghose awarded Fulbright scholar award to research and teach in India

‘Dreams and Nightmares’

Author Liliana Velásquez and journalist Juan González narrated personal and collective histories of Latin American migration to the U.S. in a virtual Penn School of…

penntoday.upenn.edu ‘Dreams and Nightmares’

For sexual assault survivors, Greitens’ return can mean fresh trauma, experts say

Dee Ogilvy was sexually assaulted 42 years ago at her place of work. The police never made an arrest in the case and a shoulder…

kansascity.com For sexual assault survivors, Greitens’ return can mean fresh trauma, experts say