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From military service to social work: A Q&A with MSW student Alex Mangual

In this Q&A, MSW student Alex Mangual reflects on how his experiences as a veteran have influenced his perspective and shares how he hopes to…

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Dr. Malitta Engstrom named associate editor at JSSWR

Malitta Engstrom, PhD, LCSW, associate professor at SP2, has been named an associate editor of the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research (JSSWR).

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AI and social work: Promise, progress, and pitfalls

Dean Sara S. Bachman and researcher Siva Mathiyazhagan of the School of Social Policy & Practice speak with Penn Today about the relationship between social…

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Careers in Social Policy: What You Can Do With an MSSP?

Discover the career paths an MSSP opens up, from policy analyst to nonprofit director, and how SP2 prepares graduates to lead social change.

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SP2 introduces its center for advancing climate adaptation & resilience

SP2’s Center for Climate Resilience is generating data-driven, decision-relevant evidence to help communities, institutions, and policymakers prepare for the realities of a changing climate.

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Welcoming the sixth cohort of SP2 Scholars

SP2 has welcomed its sixth cohort of SP2 Scholars, a competitive scholarship program with the aim of enhancing the School’s ongoing commitment to the recruitment and…

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SP2 launches CARES to advance the science, practice, and future of healthcare social work

New center brings together SP2, HUP, and CHOP to strengthen research, education, and workforce development in healthcare social work. Penn’s School of Social Policy &…

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Nonprofit vs. Business Leadership: What’s Different and Why It Matters

More professionals are leaving traditional corporate careers in search of purpose-driven work. While many leadership skills transfer across sectors, nonprofit leadership requires a distinct understanding…

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A brief history of segregated beaches in America

Many beaches in the United States were segregated until 1964. Social policy scholar DeMarcus A. Jenkins of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses…

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Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches redesigned website 

As a new academic year begins, Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website at sp2.upenn.edu.

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A welcome back message from Dean Sally Bachman

Dean Sally Bachman shares a special welcome message for new and returning students as we begin another year dedicated to social good, innovation, and impact.

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Partnering with local digital leaders to promote violence prevention

A team of Philadelphia-based content creators is collaborating with Penn public health experts to develop a comprehensive anti-violence campaign tailored for youth across the City,…

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Penn scholars forge common ties with the Commonwealth

The Penn Commonwealth-Engaged Scholars Program has taken 10 scholars, including Dr. Desmond Patton of SP2, across Pennsylvania to learn more about the connections that bind…

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Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer

Dr. Femida Handy was featured in CNN discussing her research linking voting participation among older adults to a lower risk of premature death, highlighting the…

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The 150-year history of women at Penn

SP2 Dean Sally Bachman was featured in The Daily Pennsylvanian reflecting on the contributions of women throughout Penn’s 150-year history of coeducation and their growing…

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Litigating for Racial Justice

SP2 MSSP dual-degree student Ali Smith L’27, MSSP'27, was featured by Penn Carey Law for his summer internship with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, where…

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Penn establishes joint center for climate adaptation, resilience

Dr. Jisung Park was recently featured in The Daily Pennsylvanian discussing the launch of Penn’s Center for Climate Resilience, a joint initiative between SP2 and…

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Detroit’s Seniors Joined a Time Bank For Help. They Became Its Biggest Helpers.

Dr. Chao Guo was featured in a Next City article discussing how time banking helps older adults exchange care and services, strengthen community connections, and…

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Nursing Homes Have Become Last-Resort Housing

Dr. Dennis Culhane was featured in TIME discussing how gaps in housing and long-term care systems leave older adults experiencing homelessness vulnerable to health risks, disability,…

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Higher Overdose Risk and Less Care for People with Autism and Substance Use Disorder 

A new national study coauthored by Dr. Steven Marcus found that Medicaid enrollees with both autism and substance use disorder face higher risks of overdose…

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Bans on screen time will uniquely affect students of color

Dr. Desmond Patton joined the Brookings Institution’s TechTank Podcast to discuss how restrictions on screen time and social media may disproportionately affect students of color,…

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Ioana Marinescu: Why Workers Are Underpaid, and What We Could Do About It 

Dr. Ioana Marinescu joined The Economics of Work podcast to discuss how labor market competition shapes wages and working conditions, the role of unions and…

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Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’ 

Dr. Stacia West, co-founder of SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, was featured by the Associated Press for her research on Dolly Parton’s My People…

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Extreme heat could reshape workplace safety and productivity 

Dr. R. Jisung Park discussed how rising temperatures affect workplace safety and productivity and strategies for adapting to heat-related risks. 

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