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Breaking down misconceptions on unconditional cash programs
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School of Social Policy & Practice Dean Sara S. Bachman (left) introduced an event on economics as part of the Politics of Well-Being series. SP2 alumnus Karim Sharif (second from left) moderated a discussion with associate professors Amy Castro and Ioana Marinescu.

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Breaking down misconceptions on unconditional cash programs

As part of the Politics of Well-Being series, associate professors Amy Castro and Ioana Marinescu shared findings from their research on guaranteed income and universal basic income.

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Rethinking workplace wellness for nurses

Rethinking workplace wellness for nurses

Penn Nursing’s sixth annual Innovation Accelerator program pitch event expands to include solutions to a foundational challenge: barriers to a healthy workforce for new-to-practice nurses.From Penn Nursing

Harnessing technology in research to improve well-being
Tony Shaw, Dennis Culhane, Isabel Algrant, Ken Miles, and Shana Kleiner at table.

As part of the year-long Politics of Well-Being series from the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, Tony Shaw moderated a conversation with Dennis Culhane, Isabel Algrant, Ken Miles, and Shana Kleiner.

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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.

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Move-In primer 2025
Students, families, and Move-In volunteers along Locust Walk during Move-In.

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Move-In primer 2025

Penn Today offers a practical guide to undergraduates moving into College Houses Aug. 18 and 24 and participating in orientation between Aug. 20 and 25.

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Wharton’s deep dive into wellness at work
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Wharton’s deep dive into wellness at work

The latest installments of The Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” explores whether workplace wellness programs have the desired effect, social media connections and boundaries, and work/life balance over the years.

From Knowledge at Wharton

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Combining AI and artmaking for youth well-being
Eileen Feng leans against a pole.

Eileen Feng, a graduate student in Integrated Product Design.

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Combining AI and artmaking for youth well-being

Through a community-led partnership project, graduate student Eileen Feng and an interdisciplinary, cross-school team are working with local youth to tailor an AI-supported platform for healing through creative arts.
The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries
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Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.

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The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries

Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being.
How a well-being coach is helping health care workers battle burnout
Visual concept of the brain’s mental health.

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How a well-being coach is helping health care workers battle burnout

In an effort to combat work-related stress among health care workers, a new well-being coach on hand to help staff unload some of their mental burdens and de-stress at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.

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