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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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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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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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The hidden costs and joys of being LGBT

While Pride Month is a time of joy and solidarity, it’s also a time to call attention to ways the community continues to be marginalized…

penntoday.upenn.edu The hidden costs and joys of being LGBT

Mozilla announces finalists for the 2nd annual Rise25 Awards

SP2’s Desmond Patton is named one of Mozilla's 25 honorees for The 2nd Annual Rise25 Awards, which celebrate individuals for leadership to ensure AI's future…

blog.mozilla.org Mozilla announces finalists for the 2nd annual Rise25 Awards

How a DOJ Economist Approaches Antitrust in America

A lack of competition in the economy can result in higher prices, lower wages, less innovation, lower product quality, and lower wage quality. SP2’s Ioana…

omny.fm How a DOJ Economist Approaches Antitrust in America

Schools that never needed AC are now overheating. Fixes will cost billions.

Climate change has created a need for air conditioning in school buildings, and nearly 40% of U.S. schools were built more than half a century…

washingtonpost.com Schools that never needed AC are now overheating. Fixes will cost billions.

Colleges Reinstating The ACT/SAT Should Add A Program Like This Too

The “game-changing” National Education Equity Lab curriculum of online is lauded for providing college credit-bearing courses to underserved students in teacher-led high school classrooms. As…

forbes.com Colleges Reinstating The ACT/SAT Should Add A Program Like This Too

Homeless or Overhoused: Boomers Are Stuck at Both Ends of the Housing Spectrum

Close to 30% of the U.S. adult homeless population is 55+. SP2’s Dr. Dennis Culhane explains (starting at 2:14) why the federal safety net needs…

wsj.com Homeless or Overhoused: Boomers Are Stuck at Both Ends of the Housing Spectrum

Young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

Spending a month with each of 12 young people in Philadelphia, Kalen Flynn of SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research learned how neighborhood settings, societal…

phillyvoice.com Young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

How a $500 monthly stipend for families impacted children’s grades and parents’ sense of self

Stacia West, co-founding director of SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, discusses benefits of a guaranteed income program in Cambridge, MA, including financial stability, time…

19thnews.org How a $500 monthly stipend for families impacted children’s grades and parents’ sense of self

Cities fighting poverty expand free cash programs

In a story about a Chicago guaranteed program, SP2’s Dr. Amy Castro speaks about the benefits of unconditional cash — including the stability of being…

nbcnews.com Cities fighting poverty expand free cash programs

California wants to protect indoor workers from heat. That goal is now in limbo

Nationwide, implementing worker protections from heat has been a political challenge. SP2’s R. Jisung Park speaks to NPR about the increased risk of injury that…

npr.org California wants to protect indoor workers from heat. That goal is now in limbo

Women in STEM Symposium highlights integrated knowledge

Della Jenkins, executive director of SP2’s Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy, discussed the role of STEM in social policy as one of three panelists at…

penntoday.upenn.edu Women in STEM Symposium highlights integrated knowledge

Ioana Marinescu on Universal Basic Income

How does universal basic income compare to traditional welfare, and how might it address economic issues raised by globalization and artificial intelligence? SP2’s Ioana Marinescu…

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