Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2)! For more than 100 years, SP2 has been a powerful force for good in the world, working towards social justice and social change through research and practice. SP2 contributes to the advancement of more effective, efficient, and humane human services through education, research, and civic engagement. The passionate pursuit of social innovation, impact, and justice is at the heart of the School’s knowledge-building activities.
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SP2 Alum Honored for Ongoing Gender Identity Research, Work
For years, Loran Grishow-Schade, MSW ’20, MSSP ’21, has proven to be a prolific leader and fully-immersed pioneer in work...
“Always Something New to Know”: MSW Student Alisa Branch on Being a Non-Traditional Learner
Even after a three-decade career in the human services field, Alisa Branch still felt that she had more to learn,...
SP2 Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) has announced the hiring of four new faculty members, who will begin...
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‘Game Pieces in the Culture Wars’
More than 250 bills aimed at reducing the rights of LGBTQ+ people are currently working their way through state legislatures in the...