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Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice
Bachman’s second term as the dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice will extend to June 30, 2031.
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Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches nation’s first practice doctorate in nonprofit administration
Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is proud to announce the launch of the Doctorate in Nonprofit Administration (DNPA), the first practice-based doctoral program in the nation focused exclusively on leadership for nonprofit administrators.
Faculty & Research
Harnessing technology in research to improve well-being
As part of the Politics of Well-Being speaker series, researchers in the School of Social Policy & Practice talked about their work helping governments address social issues and creating a joy-centered framework for AI development.
Alumni
SP2 alumna reflects on the enduring power of a social work education
Seven decades after graduating from Penn’s School of Social Work, Sonia Triester, MSW’55, remains deeply connected to the School and its mission.
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Faculty & Research
08/11
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, with youth-focused workshops and educational materials to be piloted in select Philadelphia public schools this fall.
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Faculty & Research
07/29
A new role for dental providers? Rethinking where vaccines are given
An interdisciplinary team of Penn researchers, including SP2’s Dr. Tamara Cadet, used statistical analysis and focus-group feedback to validate a survey that assesses patient perceptions around the role of dental providers in HPV and COVID-19 vaccination.
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Faculty & Research
07/27
New book by SP2’s Yoosun Park explores social work’s role in shaping American identity
“Social Work, the Americanization Movement, and the Construction of Americans, 1874-1930” offers the first comprehensive study of social work’s involvement in the Americanization movement.
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