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Inspiring Impact
Securing the Future: A unique gift is making an impact on the SP2 Social Justice Scholars Program

Master of Social Work student Mayowa Fageyinbo speaks about being a first-generation graduate student and a member of SP2’s Social Justice Scholars, a program in which SP2 Board member Nisha Hurst and Brian Hurst recently invested through a unique gift.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review
Philanthropy Needs to Focus on “Who,” Not Just “How”

SP2’s Kat Rosqueta advocates driving positive change in philanthropy by rethinking who can be involved in the process as a donor, a recipient, and a decision maker.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer
A national TikTok trend is sparking thefts of Kias and Hyundais in Philadelphia — and residents are feeling the impact

SP2’s Desmond Patton offers insight into why young people are being drawn in by a TikTok trend driving a surge in thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars in Philadelphia and nationwide.

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Gothamist
Cash-assistance programs are spreading in New York. The jury's out on what’s a winning formula.

An examination of cash-assistance and guaranteed income programs quotes SP2 Associate Professor Amy Castro on her nationwide research documenting the benefits of such programs for people living in poverty.

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UNC School of Social Work
Amy Blank Wilson: A fighter for the forgotten

SP2 alum Amy Blank Wilson, PhD in Social Welfare ’06, associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work, is highlighted for work at the intersection of criminal justice and mental health.

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Penn Today
Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Kat Rosqueta, founding executive director of SP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy, discusses how to help communities affected by the earthquake, who will need support long after the headlines fade.

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Social Work Today
Raising the bar in gerontological social work education

The important role social workers play in aiding older adult populations is explored through the work of SP2 Professor Zvi Gellis, coauthor of a study highlighting how integrated simulations in gerontology can be used in clinical education for social workers.

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Penn Today
Beyond America's racial fault line

Ben Jealous, a professor of practice at SP2, discussed race, politics, and his new book, “Never Forget We Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing,” at an event co-sponsored by SP2, Kelly Writers House, and the Center for Africana Studies.

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The New York Times
The Sierra Club Tries to Move Past John Muir, George Floyd and #MeToo

The New York Times highlights Ben Jealous as he aims to protect the planet and advance social justice as the first person of color to lead the Sierra Club. A bestselling author, community organizer, investigative journalist, and former head of the NAACP, Jealous is professor of practice at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice, Annenberg School for Communication, and School of Arts & Sciences, as well as distinguished visiting fellow at Penn Carey Law.

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Penn Today
Former SP2 dean John L. Jackson, Jr. named Penn’s next provost

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill announced that John L. Jackson, Jr. — formerly dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) from 2014 to 2018 — has been selected to serve as the provost at Penn, effective June 1, 2023, following ratification by Penn’s Board of Trustees.

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Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) announced today that SP2 graduate Amber Hikes, MSW’08, (they/she), current Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture for the ACLU, will deliver the School’s 2023 Commencement speech on May 13. Learn more from today's message from SP2 Dean Sara "Sally" S. Bachman, PhD. See link in bio.

Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) announced today that SP2 graduate Amber Hikes, MSW’08, (they/she), current Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture for the ACLU, will deliver the School’s 2023 Commencement speech on May 13. Learn more from today's message from SP2 Dean Sara "Sally" S. Bachman, PhD. See link in bio. ...

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“Social innovation and social justice . . . should really involve the communities that social work impacts. And so, it shouldn’t be outsiders trying to decide what is best for a community. It should be people giving resources to a community so that they can decide what is best for them and implement that in the way that they see as most efficient and effective.” Watch to hear more from SP2 Social Justice Scholar Paloma Brand, a student in the Master of Social Work program at SP2. #PennSP2 #SocialWorkMonth

“Social innovation and social justice . . . should really involve the communities that social work impacts. And so, it shouldn’t be outsiders trying to decide what is best for a community. It should be people giving resources to a community so that they can decide what is best for them and implement that in the way that they see as most efficient and effective.” Watch to hear more from SP2 Social Justice Scholar Paloma Brand, a student in the Master of Social Work program at SP2. #PennSP2 #SocialWorkMonth ...

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Celine (she/her) is completing the Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) online program.
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"I chose SP2 because of the school’s interdisciplinary approach to change-making, social justice, and leadership, and to learn from peers who are similarly striving to be leaders in their fields and impact the lives of others.

“My most rewarding experience has been my group work, which I was reticent about given the challenges of time zones and working with other students from all over the world. But these relationships and connections have been meaningful to me, especially as an online student, in both building community and gaining inspiration.

“I was nervous about going back to graduate school at this phase of life, to balance work, rigorous academics, while raising 3 young children. But the frameworks I have gained, coupled with the latest, best practices in the field, have prepared me to launch this phase of my career, and to center work on empowering women to go back to school after career, life, or family commitments have been their priority. We need to do more for women in higher education, to ignite them to focus on themselves and give them the resources they need for success. SP2 has prepared me to lead this.”

Celine (she/her) is completing the Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) online program.
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"I chose SP2 because of the school’s interdisciplinary approach to change-making, social justice, and leadership, and to learn from peers who are similarly striving to be leaders in their fields and impact the lives of others.

“My most rewarding experience has been my group work, which I was reticent about given the challenges of time zones and working with other students from all over the world. But these relationships and connections have been meaningful to me, especially as an online student, in both building community and gaining inspiration.

“I was nervous about going back to graduate school at this phase of life, to balance work, rigorous academics, while raising 3 young children. But the frameworks I have gained, coupled with the latest, best practices in the field, have prepared me to launch this phase of my career, and to center work on empowering women to go back to school after career, life, or family commitments have been their priority. We need to do more for women in higher education, to ignite them to focus on themselves and give them the resources they need for success. SP2 has prepared me to lead this.”
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