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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The state of U.S. immigration
Immigration is once again front and center in the national debate. Approximately 65,000 Afghans have been evacuated to the United States after...
‘The passionate pursuit of social justice’
The School of Social Policy & Practice addresses social inequities through research. After majoring in psychology, John Gyourko spent 10 years exploring...
SP2 Mentor Collective Connects Students with Supportive Alums
Navigating the student experience at a rigorous Ivy League institution like Penn – and planning for what comes next—comes with...
New Director of the Ortner Center
Dean Sara S. Bachman is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer J. Prah, Amartya Sen Professor of Health Equity,...