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Bringing social work to Penn’s community engagement

Tapping into his social work background to support and cultivate Penn’s relationship with the local community, Glenn Bryan, C’74, SW’76, has spent decades building connections between his alma mater and the place where he grew up.

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SP2’s Dr. Tamara J. Cadet collaborates on Penn research awarded $6.5 million grant

As a co-investigator, SP2 Associate Professor Tamara J. Cadet will collaborate on UPenn PRC’s work with communities in the Philadelphia area to develop, test, and evaluate solutions to public health problems, with a particular focus on cancer.

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SP2 MSW alumni win Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work awards 

Two recent graduates from the School of Social Policy & Practice Master of Social Work (MSW) Program are among this year’s winners of the Awards for Clinical Excellence given by the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work (PSCSW).


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In the weeks leading up to the 2024 U.S. elections, we highlighted the issues that #PennSP2 faculty view as priorities from the perspective of their research — ranging from health care to the economy to youth well-being. Here’s a look back at some of the key topics shaping our future.

Visit Penn’s resource for voting-related questions at the link in bio.

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As voters consider 2024 ballots at local, state, and national levels, we’re highlighting the issues that #PennSP2 faculty view as priorities from the perspective of their research. Today, Research Assistant Professor Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan discusses the issues of youth digital safety and well-being.

Dr. Mathiyazhagan focuses on a youth-led community-centered transdisciplinary approach to prevent caste and racial bias and misinterpretation of social media posts by BIPOC youth to promote safe and inclusive off and online communities. He is Associate Director of Strategies and Impact at SAFELab, a research initiative affiliated with the Annenberg School for Communication and SP2.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio.

[Image description: On a dark blue square, a headshot of Siva Mathiyazhagan appears to the right and the SP2 logo appears at the top. Below, a light blue banner reads “SP2 FACULTY EXPERTISE: 2024 U.S. Elections.” Text appears below the banner: “‘This election is crucial for youth digital safety
and well-being. New leadership should prioritize inclusive digital policies that protect young people through strong online safety regulations, accessible mental health resources, and enhanced digital literacy programs. With young people spending much of their time online, they should have a voice in digital well-being policies as community advisors and experts to ensure their needs are met. We need leaders who will hold tech companies accountable, enforcing transparency and safety measures designed to protect younger users. Integrating digital literacy into school curriculums and expanding resources, especially in low-income areas, are essential steps forward.’ Siva Mathiyazhagan, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Strategies and Impact, SAFELab”]
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What does it mean to be a democracy? Hear Virginia Kase Solomón, President and CEO of @ourcommoncause, discuss the importance of shared values in a democracy during the first installment of #PennSP2`s 2024-2025 Speaker Series.

The virtual event featured Solomón in conversation with Katherina (Kat) Rosqueta, Founding Executive Director of @impactsp2 and moderator @BenJealous, a Professor of Practice at @annenbergpenn, @penncareylaw, and the School of Social Policy & Practice.

🔗 Watch the full conversation at the link in bio.

The 2024-2025 SP2 Speaker Series takes up the University’s call to lead on great challenges of our time — democracy, health, data, and climate. The series continues on Tuesday, 12/3, 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST with a conversation about health.

[Video description: An SP2 Speaker Series: Democracy graphic followed by Virginia Kase Solomón speaking. The video concludes with the SP2 logo.]
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