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Where the Class of 2026 is headed
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Where the Class of 2026 is headed

Graduates from all 12 Schools are taking their degrees and expertise and heading out into the world as graduate students, postdocs, residents, entrepreneurs, startup execs, policy workers, and more, with the interdisciplinary groundwork of a Penn degree in tow.

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Equipping students and nonprofits for impact
ChiaKo Hung.

ChiaKo Hung is an assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.

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Equipping students and nonprofits for impact

SP2’s ChiaKo Hung researches nonprofit financial management and philanthropy, and equips his students with the practical skills necessary to apply to the social sector.

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Voting is linked to living longer
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Voting is linked to living longer

A new study co-authored by SP2’s Femida Handy shows that voting is associated with reduced mortality risk in older adults.

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Blending empathy and analytics
Nature Hu.

Nature Hu is MSSP+DA student at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.

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Blending empathy and analytics

SP2 Class of 2026 student Nature Hu explains how qualitative insight coupled with strong data analysis can effectively shape policy and resource allocations.

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SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP

SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP

The first-of-its-kind social work affiliate program will advance workforce development and further elevate the role of social workers in improving health outcomes and systems of care.

How markets can help society adapt to climate change
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How markets can help society adapt to climate change

Environmental and labor economist R. Jisung Park co-authored a new paper reporting that carefully designed markets and supportive public policy can help individuals and communities more effectively approach climate adaptation.

From the School of Social Policy & Practice

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Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students
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Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students

A roundup of the latest awards for various faculty members and graduate students at Annenberg, Wharton, Penn Nursing, SP2, and Penn Engineering.

Penn Today Staff

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Planning ahead in an age of longevity
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Planning ahead in an age of longevity

Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan.

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