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“I Caught the Teaching Bug”: DSW Alumna Jennifer King Shares Her Unexpected Career Path

Penn SP2 DSW alumna Jennifer King shares how she "caught the teaching bug" on her unexpected path into academia.

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SP2 Faculty Member Testifies on Positive Effects of Universal Basic Income

Economist Ioana Marinescu, SP2 faculty and NBER research fellow, testifies on the positive effects of universal basic income.

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SP2 Student Named a Winner of Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Award

A Penn SP2 student was named a winner of the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Award for their impactful work.

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Toward Equitable Education for All: MSSP Student Channels Social Policy Theory into Social Good

A Penn SP2 MSSP student is turning social policy theory into action, working toward more equitable education for all.

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Penn Futures Project Partnership Site, Local School Recognized for Strong Growth

A Penn Futures Project partner school has been recognized for the strong academic growth achieved through the program.

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What I Did With My DSW Degree: Jack B. Lewis

DSW graduate Jack B. Lewis shares how he's applied his Penn SP2 doctorate in this alumni feature.

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Social Entrepreneur, SP2 Student Facilitating Healthcare & Education in Ghana

SP2 student Shadrack Frimpong, raised without running water or electricity in rural Ghana, now expands healthcare and education there.

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Youth Matters: Philly Gives Youth Instant Access to Resources

A new Philadelphia initiative uses the internet to give youth instant, judgment-free access to resources and support.

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The Power of SP2: A Transformational Campaign is Launched

Learn about Power Penn SP2, a new campaign supporting the school's mission and community impact.

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Samira Ali Awarded $5 Million Grant for Work on HIV/AIDS

Samira Ali, who never expected to return to her Houston hometown, has won a $5 million grant to advance HIV/AIDS research.

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SP2 Professor Talks Gun Violence Prevention at March for Science

An SP2 professor discusses gun violence prevention research at the March for Science.

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You’re Invited: Alumni Weekend 2018

Penn SP2 alumni are invited back to campus to reconnect and celebrate at Alumni Weekend 2018.

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How New Jersey’s biggest city is using guaranteed income to aid pandemic recovery

The most populous city in New Jersey has launched a pilot program to give guaranteed income to some residents, as the pandemic has exacerbated the…

abcnews.go.com How New Jersey’s biggest city is using guaranteed income to aid pandemic recovery

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’