what’s happening at sp2

Ben Jealous, a professor of practice at SP2, discussed race, politics, and his new book, “Never Forget We Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing,” at an event co-sponsored by SP2, Kelly Writers House, and the Center for Africana Studies.

The New York Times highlights Ben Jealous as he aims to protect the planet and advance social justice as the first person of color to lead the Sierra Club. A bestselling author, community organizer, investigative journalist, and former head of the NAACP, Jealous is professor of practice at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice, Annenberg School for Communication, and School of Arts & Sciences, as well as distinguished visiting fellow at Penn Carey Law.

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill announced that John L. Jackson, Jr. — formerly dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) from 2014 to 2018 — has been selected to serve as the provost at Penn, effective June 1, 2023, following ratification by Penn’s Board of Trustees.

Now in its second year, the Social Justice Scholars Program at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) welcomed four scholars in 2022, offering a full-tuition scholarship, mentorship from powerful allies, and a welcoming community.

SP2’s Professor Dennis Culhane speaks about the importance of providing permanent housing resources, fixing a broken safety net especially for people with disabilities and aging populations, offering effective interventions, and understanding the severity of the crisis on the West Coast.

SP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.

The Social Justice Scholars Program at SP2 is broadening access to graduate student education. At a time when issues of social justice — racial equity, health disparities, income and education inequality — are top of mind, Gianni Morsell, SPP’22, is helping to build a more equitable society.

As part of the SP2 Speaker Series, Professor of Practice Ben Jealous discussed religion’s potential to transform society with the Reverend Charles ‘Chaz’ Howard of Penn and Rabbi David Saperstein of the Union for Reform Judaism.

Following New York City’s controversial new approach to the intersection of homelessness and mental health, SP2’s Professor Dennis Culhane spoke on CNN’s “AC360°” in favor of a holistic approach at that would offer a continuum of care.

In the guide for caregivers whose child was sexually assaulted on a college campus, SP2’s Susan B. Sorenson provides advice and identifies resources, both on campus and within the community.