A WELCOMING STUDENT COMMUNITY
Community is more than just a commitment; it’s at the very core of SP2.
Now and throughout our history, the School of Social Policy & Practice has been dedicated to fairness, enhancing the social good, and making our world a better place through practice, policy and research.
Our students, from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, embody these values in both theory and practice. They bring them to life every day by engaging in innovative policy and research, doing work that makes a real difference here in Philadelphia and beyond.
Students Making a Difference
From working on refugee resettlement policy to exploring housing issues, our students are making an impact on social issues faced by people from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
One Book, One SP2
Each year, SP2 selects a book to be read by students, faculty, staff, and alumni prior to beginning the academic year. Throughout the school year, the community is invited to participate in activities and discussions related to that year’s work. One Book, One SP2 underscores our commitment to community building and fostering social good.
RESEARCH
Research at SP2
Student organizations
Connecting with Peers
SP2 is home to student organizations devoted to supporting one another.
Events
04/08
MSSP/NPL Lunch & Learn — Intergenerational Collaboration to Promote Multilateralism in Evolving International Policy and Project Landscape
The Workshop on “Intergenerational Collaboration to Promote Multilateralism in Evolving International Policy and Project Landscape” aims to discuss the evolving landscape and potential futures of international development shaped by UN80 […]
Events
04/09
Take Back the Night 2026
Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) at Penn is hosting Take Back the Night – an international movement and protest against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and all other […]
News
Faculty & Research
03/27
SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP
Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), in an innovative partnership with the Departments of Social Work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has established a first-of-its-kind social work affiliate program.