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SP2 ranked #8 among Schools for Social Work by U.S News & World Report

SP2 has been named #8 among Schools for Social Work in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. This marks SP2’s…

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SP2 announces Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, as 2024 Commencement speaker

SP2 announced today that Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, a nationally recognized leader in HIV and health care policy and advocacy, as well as a senior…

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Report: Guaranteed income improved financial health for caregivers in Cambridge, MA

In a report authored by SP2's Center for Guaranteed Income Research, findings from the Cambridge Recurring Income for Success & Empowerment program reveal a positive…

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SP2 and National Education Equity Lab launch high school course in social work and social policy

This spring, underserved high school students engaged in the National Education Equity Lab will have the opportunity to learn about career paths in social work…

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First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth

A new paper co-written by SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton explores the role of images in the online grieving practices of gang-affiliated Black youth. Due to…

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New senior fellow joins Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice

Poised to focus on research related to mental health and homelessness, as well as community engaged learning opportunities for students, Dr. Candice Player has joined…

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SP2’s R. Jisung Park named to Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar Class of 2024-2025

SP2's Dr. R. Jisung Park has been selected by Russell Sage Foundation as one of 17 visiting scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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New year brings new faculty to Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice

Two new faculty have joined SP2 in January, bringing expertise in health, family systems, nonprofit finance, social entrepreneurship, and beyond to the advancement of SP2’s…

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SP2’s Dr. Tamara J. Cadet named to 2024 class of Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research

SP2 is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Tamara J. Cadet, PhD, LICSW, MPH, has been welcomed to the 2024 class of Fellows of the…

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SP2’s top news of 2023

From new faculty appointments and achievements, to the naming of the Social Innovation Scholars Program, to a sweep of the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social…

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2024 toolkit shows how to practice high impact giving year-round

No matter what cause or geographic community you care about, you can find practical guidance, high-level strategies, and nonprofit examples to inform your philanthropy in…

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Report: Trailblazing guaranteed income program in Saint Paul enhanced mental and financial well-being  

In a report authored by the Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR) at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), findings from the 18-month People’s Prosperity Pilot (PPP) guaranteed income program reveal…

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Four academic journeys explored

SP2’s Amy Hillier shares her academic journey — from studying historical mortgage redlining, to leading tours and creating curricula about W. E. B. Du Bois’…

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Confronting Economic Inequality with Cash

“You can’t budget your way out of poverty,” says Amy Castro. A founding director of SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR), Castro and the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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