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News
Faculty & Research
11/04

A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040
Three Penn faculty members, including SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton, are among more than 40 experts to author a report addressing the persistent challenge of gun violence and proposing solutions stemming from a JAMA Summit convened last spring.
News
Faculty & Research
10/23

Harnessing technology in research to improve well-being
As part of the Politics of Well-Being speaker series, researchers in the School of Social Policy & Practice talked about their work helping governments address social issues and creating a joy-centered framework for AI development.
News
Faculty & Research
09/19

Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice
Bachman’s second term as the dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice will extend to June 30, 2031.