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Desmond Upton Patton announced as new Obama Foundation United States Leader

Dr. Desmond Upton Patton is among the first cohort of 100 emerging changemakers selected to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program.

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SP2 student and alumnus named 2023 Data Fluencies Dissertation Research Grantee

In support of a project aiming to advance responsible use of data and technology in the U.S. child welfare system, PhD student Julian Quiros, MSSP+DA’17,…

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New year brings new leadership appointments for SP2 faculty

Four SP2 faculty members have been appointed to new leadership roles to direct the PhD in Social Welfare Program, the Master of Science in Social…

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SP2 welcomes three new faculty with interdisciplinary expertise

Three new faculty have joined Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) as of July 1, 2023. Working at the intersection of social policy…

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SP2’s Commitment to Inclusion

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This decision departs…

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SP2’s Doctor of Clinical Social Work Program highlighted by National Association of Social Workers

The Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Program at SP2 is highlighted in the June/July issue of Social Work Advocates magazine. The SP2 program is…

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SP2 students and alumni honored for research and practice to advance social justice

Across issues of criminal justice, abuse, intersex rights, and mental health, recent honors have recognized students and alumni of Penn’s School of Social Policy &…

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Study: Climate change’s cost includes losses of learning and earnings due to natural disasters

In the wake of natural disasters, survivors’ losses of education and lifetime earnings may be comparable to the cost of property damage, according to a…

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Program improving public health response to intimate partner violence receives second year of funding 

Penn SP2's Survivor Link + Public Health AmeriCorps program, which strengthens the response to intimate partner violence, earns a second year of funding.

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SP2 celebrates five accomplished changemakers at Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Five distinguished alumni of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) spoke about their aims of creating justice, community, and hope at the 2023…

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Faculty tribute: SP2 Professor Irene Wong retiring in 2023

Although she will retire as a standing faculty member this spring, Professor Irene Wong is determined to continue her research to reduce the stigma of…

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Eight SP2 students named winners in Green Space Data Challenge

For projects that transform data about green spaces into actionable community indicators, eight students in the Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP) Program at…

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Power, Politics and Territory in ‘The New Northern Ireland’: a divided Belfast portrayed with courage

In a review of her debut book, SP2’s Elizabeth DeYoung of the Center for Guaranteed Income Research is praised for both her writing and her…

irishtimes.com Power, Politics and Territory in ‘The New Northern Ireland’: a divided Belfast portrayed with courage

It’s Me, Hi, I’m the Problem. I’m 33.

After facing challenges like a high level of homelessness documented by SP2’s Dennis Culhane, millennials in New York City may be finding greater economic stability.

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N.J. city gave residents $400 a month, ‘no strings attached.’ Here’s what happened.

Credit, transportation, and savings are some of the ways that Paterson, NJ, recipients used guaranteed income payments in a pilot program studied by SP2’s Center…

nj.com N.J. city gave residents $400 a month, ‘no strings attached.’ Here’s what happened.

The afterlife of MLK’s call for a guaranteed income

The current movement for guaranteed income has roots in the anti-poverty activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Marketplace’s “Make Me Smart” podcast, Dr.…

marketplace.org The afterlife of MLK’s call for a guaranteed income

Generative AI like ChatGPT could help boost democracy – if it overcomes key hurdles

Can AI help increase civic engagement? SP2 MSSP alum Daniel S. Schiff, assistant professor of political science at Purdue University, collaborated on a study at…

theconversation.com Generative AI like ChatGPT could help boost democracy – if it overcomes key hurdles

D.C. sent $10,800 to dozens of new moms. Here’s how it changed their lives.

In a story about D.C. mothers who received guaranteed income through the one-year Strong Families, Strong Futures pilot, Dr. Stacia West of SP2’s Center for…

washingtonpost.com D.C. sent $10,800 to dozens of new moms. Here’s how it changed their lives.

New book examines sectarianism and the housing crisis in Northern Ireland

Dr. Elizabeth DeYoung, a research scientist at SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, is the author of the new book “Power, Politics and Territory in…

irishnews.com New book examines sectarianism and the housing crisis in Northern Ireland

A Local Columbia Scholar Talks About the Importance of Community Relationships in His Work

Ken Miles, executive director of SP2’s Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology, discussed the unsung importance of lived experience, care, and showing up for…

sps.columbia.edu A Local Columbia Scholar Talks About the Importance of Community Relationships in His Work

Philanthropy 100

SP2’s Katherina “Kat” Rosqueta was named #85 as one of 25 individuals on the “Philanthropy 100” list by Unboxed Philanthropy Advisors. As founding executive director…

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The Supreme Court could soon boost the bipartisan effort to criminalize homelessness

As the Supreme Court prepares to consider the legality of fining or arresting people who are experiencing homelessness, SP2’s Dennis Culhane points to the underlying…

salon.com The Supreme Court could soon boost the bipartisan effort to criminalize homelessness

Eagles honor Philadelphia non-profit worker with 2023 NFL Changemaker Award

SP2 Master of Social Work alum Jamila Harris-Morrison has been named the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2023 NFL Changemaker Award and a vice chair of Philadelphia Mayor-elect…

fox29.com Eagles honor Philadelphia non-profit worker with 2023 NFL Changemaker Award

Can a Big Village Full of Tiny Homes Ease Homelessness in Austin?

Near Austin, Texas, hundreds of tiny homes are poised to grow to thousands as an intended solution to chronic homelessness. While the approach has gained…

nytimes.com Can a Big Village Full of Tiny Homes Ease Homelessness in Austin?