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‘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,...
Michael and Lisa Nutter to Launch Economic Mobility Initiative at SP2
In the United States, economic inequality is among the most pressing social issues of recent decades. The country’s wealth gap, which...