News & Press

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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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…

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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…

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

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,…

time.com Nursing Homes Have Become Last-Resort Housing

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…

ldi.upenn.edu Higher Overdose Risk and Less Care for People with Autism and Substance Use Disorder 

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,…

brookings.edu Bans on screen time will uniquely affect students of color

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…

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

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…

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

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. 

channelnewsasia.com Extreme heat could reshape workplace safety and productivity 

Italy’s $4.7 billion cheese economy is feeling the heat as climate change threatens its cheese banks that hold Parmigiano wheels as loan collateral 

Dr. R. Jisung Park was featured in Fortune discussing how extreme heat and climate change are disrupting Italy’s cheese, wine, and olive oil industries, highlighting…

fortune.com Italy’s $4.7 billion cheese economy is feeling the heat as climate change threatens its cheese banks that hold Parmigiano wheels as loan collateral 

Would you join a club where the goal is to redistribute money? 

Dr. Stacia West discussed how guaranteed income can help reduce income volatility, providing greater financial stability and potentially improving mental health and employment opportunities.

marketplace.org Would you join a club where the goal is to redistribute money? 

Why Tech’s Top Founders Keep Their Billion-Dollar Foundations Offline 

Katherina Rosqueta, founding executive director of Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy, discussed the inefficiencies of nonprofit funding and why some major philanthropists choose to maintain a…

observer.com Why Tech’s Top Founders Keep Their Billion-Dollar Foundations Offline 

When funding shrinks, learning partnerships matter more than ever 

Katherina Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy coauthored an op-ed examining how learning partnerships and cross-sector collaboration can support social impact organizations amid…

devex.com When funding shrinks, learning partnerships matter more than ever 

Dr. Desmond Upton Patton on the AI blind spot hurting Black youth 

Dr. Desmond Patton discussed how AI can misinterpret the language and experiences of Black youth and emphasized the importance of cultural context and community voices…

rollingout.com Dr. Desmond Upton Patton on the AI blind spot hurting Black youth