ALUMNI

At the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), our students are prepared to become the next generation of scholars, practitioners, leaders, and change agents. They graduate committed to bringing innovation and passion to the pursuit of justice and positive social impact.

Alumni News

Learn how alumni from our highly respected degree programs are making a difference here in Philadelphia and around the world.

Career Opportunities

The Office of Career Services offers a variety of resources for alumni, from access to job boards and listservs to workshops, career fairs, the Penn Alumni Career Network, and more.

Networking

Attend career panels, employer presentations, and more, plus join QuakerNet to access alumni connections from SP2 and the broader University of Pennsylvania community.

Alumni Events

From regional events close to home to larger alumni weekends here on campus, there are lots of ways for you to connect with past and present Quakers.

Get Involved

Connect with alumni from your specific program through our Social Policy and Nonprofit Leadership alumni associations.

Mentoring Opportunities

Be that positive force in someone’s life by volunteering to mentor a current SP2 student through our Mentor Collective program.

ADMISSIONS

Alumni Referral Program

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Alumni Benefits

Here are some of the valuable services and benefits that are available to you as a Penn alum.

News

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Study: Climate change’s cost includes losses of learning and earnings due to natural disasters

In the wake of natural disasters, survivors’ losses of education and lifetime earnings may be comparable to the cost of property damage, according to a new study in Nature Human Behaviour by Dr. R. Jisung Park, an assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and coauthors.