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SP2 student among two from Penn chosen as Marshall Scholars

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

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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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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…

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Penn Forward’s Access, Affordability, and Value co-chairs on creating opportunity

As co-chairs of Penn Forward’s Access, Affordability, and Value working group, Sara Bachman, dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Patrick Harker,…

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SP2 MSW alumni win Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work awards

Two recent graduates from the School of Social Policy & Practice Master of Social Work (MSW) Program are among this year’s winners of the Awards for Clinical…

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Addressing post-separation abuse

Jennifer J. Prah of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses recommended reforms to address abuse that continues after women leave their abusive partners.

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How might AI shape the future of work?

Computer scientist Konrad Kording and economist Ioana Marinescu have developed an interactive model that incorporates assumptions from both their fields to predict how AI will…

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Reimagining philanthropy and supporting everyday givers

This GivingTuesday, Kat Rosqueta shares ways that anyone can get involved in philanthropy and how the Center for High Impact Philanthropy supports givers at all…

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Developing new interventions to combat youth violence

Desmond Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief, joy, and wellness.

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A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040

Three Penn faculty members are among more than 40 experts to author a report addressing the persistent challenge of gun violence and proposing solutions stemming…

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Harnessing technology in research to improve well-being

As part of the Politics of Well-Being speaker series, researchers in the School of Social Policy & Practice talked about their work helping governments address…

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Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice

Bachman’s second term as the dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice will extend to June 30, 2031.

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Should recent layoffs at major companies worry you? Experts weigh in 

Dr. Ioana Marinescu told ABC News that recent layoffs at companies like Amazon, UPS, and Verizon don’t yet signal widespread job losses, noting it’s too early to attribute cuts…

abcnews.go.com Should recent layoffs at major companies worry you? Experts weigh in 

White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships 

Dr. Johanna Greeson was featured on WHYY discussing the White House’s new foster care executive order, emphasizing prevention, housing, and lasting relationships beyond scholarships. 

whyy.org White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships 

Debating Trump’s approach to homelessness 

Dr. Dennis Culhane joined WHYY to discuss federal shifts away from Housing First, stressing that decades of research show Housing First outperforms work- or sobriety-based…

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The AI pay boost could peak sooner than you think, professor says 

Dr. Ioana Marinescu warns in Business Insider that her Brookings research suggests wage growth may slow once about a third of cognitive tasks are automated due…

businessinsider.com The AI pay boost could peak sooner than you think, professor says 

How scientists exposed to other people’s trauma find support 

Dr. Millan AbiNader was featured in Nature discussing how researchers exposed to traumatic material can experience vicarious trauma, underscoring the need to acknowledge these risks and build…

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From Labor Market Theory to Antitrust Policy: A Conversation with Ioana Marinescu 

Dr. Ioana Marinescu joined the Ruled by Reason podcast to discuss labor monopsony theory and how it informs antitrust law and policy, in conversation with…

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Hurricane Helene Ravaged Asheville. A LGBTQ+ Group Is Supporting Youth With Cash

Teen Vogue quotes Dr. Stacia West in a story on direct cash support for LGBTQ+ youth in Asheville, North Carolina, where she highlights how unconditional…

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Rising housing costs are pushing more seniors into homelessness

On NPR’s All Things Considered, Dr. Dennis Culhane calls the widespread homelessness among elderly and disabled Americans “a national scandal.”

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Too hot to learn: Why school heat is a growing problem

Dialogue Earth features research by Dr. Jisung Park in an article on how rising classroom temperatures hinder student learning and long-term earning potential.

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‘Didn’t have a pillow’: the program kitting out foster students starting college

SP2's Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice, and Research was featured by The Guardian in a story highlighting the challenges facing foster youth transitioning to…

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Thriving while surviving: Understanding the social needs of cancer survivors

SP2 researchers and their colleagues have investigated how unmet social needs impact the health and well-being of U.S. cancer survivors. Their findings are relevant for…

penntoday.upenn.edu Thriving while surviving: Understanding the social needs of cancer survivors

The Cost of Homelessness in America | Dr. Dennis Culhane

SP2's Dr. Dennis Culhane is featured in the pilot episode of the Policy Crimes Podcast discussing the cost of homelessness. He shares insights on how…

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