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Faculty & Research
08/30
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Jacqueline Corcoran publishes “Your Child’s Mental Health Diagnosis”
The new book by SP2’s Doctorate in Clinical Social Work Program director is described as a “go-to guide for those raising children with mental disorders” that provides valuable information, support, and strategies.
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Faculty & Research
08/05
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Alice Xu awarded 2024 Harold D. Lasswell Award for best dissertation in the field of public policy
The American Political Science Association (APSA) has announced that SP2 Assistant Professor Alice Xu is the recipient of the 2024 Harold D. Lasswell Award, presented annually by the APSA to honor the best doctoral dissertation in the field of public policy. The APSA is the leading professional organization for the study of political science.
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Student Life
08/02
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SP2 announces Ben Jealous memoir “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free” as One Book, One SP2 selection
The Committee on Race and Social Justice at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) has announced the selection of “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing”as the 2024 – 2025 One Book, One SP2 choice.