In this Q&A, MSSP+DA student Nature Hu reflects on what brought her to social policy work, her favorite SP2 course, and where she hopes to make a difference next.
Continue Reading Blending empathy & analytics: A Q&A with MSSP+DA student Nature Hu
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Leading with Purpose: A Q&A with Aldustus (A.J.) Jordan, MSW’00
Aldustus (A.J.) Jordan, MSW’00, reflects on what drew him to SP2, the moments that shaped his career, and the legacy he hopes to leave.
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Voting is linked to living longer
A new study co-authored by SP2’s Femida Handy shows that voting is associated with reduced mortality risk in older adults.
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Equipping Students and Nonprofits for Impact: A Q&A with Dr. ChiaKo Hung
In this Q&A, SP2 Assistant Professor Dr. ChiaKo Hung reflects on what makes teaching at SP2 meaningful, the impact his research aims to have, and his favorite way to spend time in Philadelphia.
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PhD alumna Julie Cederbaum, PhD’09, reflects on the experiences that prepared her for an academic career, the impact of teaching the next generation of social workers, and how her SP2 training continues to guide her work.
Continue Reading Shaping the next generation of social workers: A Q&A with Julie Cederbaum, PhD’09