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Who, What, Why: Nathan Nyitrai on the LGBTQ Certificate
Nathan Nyitrai stands with hands on hips in the garden in front of the SP2 building

Nathan Nyitrai is a rising second-year student in the masters of social work program earning an LGBTQ certificate at the School of Social Policy & Practice. With an interest in criminal justice and trans activism, Nyitrai hopes his future work will impact LGBTQ+ communities.

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  • Who, What, Why

    • Who, What, Why: Nathan Nyitrai on the LGBTQ Certificate

    The master of social work student discusses the School of Social Policy and Practice program which provides supplemental education about the legal, health care, and social service needs of LGBTQ+ communities.

    Kristina García

    Penn welcomes energy justice scholar Sanya Carley
    Sanya Carley.

    Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School

    Penn welcomes energy justice scholar Sanya Carley

    Carley will be the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning in the Weitzman School with an affiliation with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy.

    From the Weitzman School of Design

    Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research
    A panel sits at at table in Perry World House as a presenter on the right stands at a podium explaining his research.

    Bodong Chen of the Graduate School of Education (right, at podium) discusses his project that focuses on helping integrate sustainable development goals into schools in China.

    (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global)

    Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research

    The Penn Global Research and Engagement Fund is supporting the 19 new faculty-led projects that span research, capacity-building, and development efforts across Africa, Latin America, India, China, and beyond. 

    Kristen de Groot

    Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program
    Randi and Brian Schwartz

    Randi Schwartz and Brian D. Schwartz, a Trustee and vice chair of the SP2 Board of Advisors.

    (Image: Courtesy of Brian and Randi Schwartz)

    Penn School of Social Policy & Practice names New Social Innovation Scholars Program

    The Randi and Brian Schwartz Social Innovation Scholarship will provide full-tuition support for students seeking to generate impact in such areas as economic security, immigration, and global conflict.

    Juliana Rosati

    Guaranteed income improved people’s health during the pandemic
    People queueing in line during the pandemic.

    Image: Jair Ferreira Belafacce/iStock

    Guaranteed income improved people’s health during the pandemic

    Associate professor Amy Castro of the School of Social Policy & Practice shares the final results from the Stockton pilot program, which show connections between financial security and better health.

    From the School of Social Policy & Practice , Juliana Rosati

    Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
    A building standing amid piles of rubble set against a blue sky. The building is partially collapsed.

    A building in Antakya, in southeastern Turkey, was heavily damaged during the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

    (Image: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

    Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

    Guidance from the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, Penn Global, and Penn Medicine’s disaster preparedness team on how to help from afar and what resources are available on campus.

    Michele W. Berger , Kristina García , Juliana Rosati

    Beyond America’s racial fault line
    Ben Jealous listens to Camille Charles talk at a Kelly Writers House event

    Ben Jealous listens to Camille Z. Charles at Kelly Writers House.

    (Image: Krista Patton)

    Beyond America’s racial fault line

    Professor of practice Ben Jealous discussed race, politics, America’s long history of interracial collaboration, and his new book with Camille Z. Charles during a co-sponsored event at Kelly Writers House.

    Kristina García