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A Toast to the Class of ’23!

Caster Building Courtyard

Snacks and congratulations to the graduating class of 2023. Join us for refreshments and remarks from Dean Bachman.

Inspiring Impact – Virtual Series

Virtual

Data Science to the Rescue: Faculty Tackle Real-World Problems Data collection is ubiquitous…and not always benign. It can feel creepy to get online prompts about what to eat, watch, do, or buy. And biases in computer code can skew data-driven decisions in ways that negatively impact individuals without their knowledge. But there’s good news, too. […]

The Original Platform: The East India Company

Virtual

In an open virtual presentation to the Digital Democracies Institute, SP2 Provost Postdoctoral Fellow Elisha Lim will explain how The East India Company (EIC) is the predecessor to modern digital platforms (like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent). Lim will focus on the case study of the Company’s operations in their hometown […]

NPL Faculty & Alumni Happy Hour Event

NPL faculty and alumni are invited to have drinks and conversation to celebrate the end of the semester.

To and Through Higher Education: Innovative Approaches to Meeting the Needs of Students in Foster Care

With resources and support, students with experience in foster care are more likely to access and succeed in higher education. New research in Pennsylvania highlights common barriers and challenges experienced by students and campuses alike in getting young people to and through college. Longstanding problems require innovative solutions. In this webinar, Dr. Donald Miles will […]

NPL Community Partner Appreciation Event

Caster Building Courtyard

Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the efforts of our NPL practicum partners. This event brings together current students, NPL alumni, and NPL practicum partners for informal conversations and networking. Lunch will be served.

Alumni Weekend Reception

Caster Building Courtyard

Join us for food, drinks, and dancing under the tent in the Caster Courtyard for our annual Alumni Weekend reception. This event is open to all members of the SP2 community

Alumni Weekend Jazz Brunch

Caster Building Courtyard

Jazz Brunch for alumni, friends, and family under the tent in the Caster Courtyard

267th University Commencement

Franklin Field 235 S. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

University Commencement Ceremony