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SP2’s top news of 2023
From new faculty appointments and achievements, to the naming of the Social Innovation Scholars Program, to a sweep of the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work Awards, 2023 was a dynamic year for SP2.
Faculty & Research
New year brings new faculty to Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice
Two new faculty have joined SP2 in January, bringing expertise in health, family systems, nonprofit finance, social entrepreneurship, and beyond to the advancement of SP2’s mission.
Faculty & Research
SP2’s Dr. Tamara J. Cadet named to 2024 class of Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research
SP2 is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Tamara J. Cadet, PhD, LICSW, MPH, has been welcomed to the 2024 class of Fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research.
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Faculty & Research
02/26
Report: Guaranteed income improved financial well-being and quality of life in Paterson, NJ
In a report authored by SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, findings from the Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program reveal connections between unconditional cash and recipients’ quality of life, financial well-being, ability to balance their time, and feelings of belonging.
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Student Life
02/19
SP2 and National Education Equity Lab launch high school course in social work and social policy
This spring, underserved high school students engaged in the National Education Equity Lab will have the opportunity to learn about career paths in social work and social policy from experts at SP2.
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Faculty & Research
02/08
First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth
A new paper co-written by SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton explores the role of images in the online grieving practices of gang-affiliated Black youth. Due to his groundbreaking body of research, Dr. Patton was one of 13 participants invited to the White House last week.
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