Addressing post-separation abuse Image: Courtesy of Jennifer Prah Addressing post-separation abuse Jennifer J. Prah of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses recommended reforms to address abuse that continues after women leave their abusive partners. 2 min. read
How might AI shape the future of work? Konrad Kording and Ioana Marinescu. (Image: Eric Sucar (left) and Carson Easterly (right)) How might AI shape the future of work? Computer scientist Konrad Kording and economist Ioana Marinescu have developed an interactive model that incorporates assumptions from both their fields to predict how AI will affect wages, jobs, and the overall economy. 4 min. read
Reimagining philanthropy and supporting everyday givers Image: FG Trade Reimagining philanthropy and supporting everyday givers Founded in 2012 as a movement to encourage generosity on the Tuesday after Black Friday, GivingTuesday has blossomed into a global initiative and an independent nonprofit. 3 min. read
Desmond Patton: Developing new interventions to combat youth violence nocred Desmond Patton: Developing new interventions to combat youth violence Desmond Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence, grief, joy, and wellness.
Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala (Top row) Jackie Einstein Astrof, Calvin Bland, and Denis Elton Cochran-Fikes; (middle row) James H. Greene, Susan T. Marx, and Jodi L. Miller; (bottom row) Ian A. Seltzer, Liz Theoharis, and Herman Beavers.nocred Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala On Nov. 7, eight distinguished alumni will receive Awards of Merit, the Alumni Social Impact Award, and the Creative Spirit Award, and Herman Beavers will receive the Faculty Award of Merit. 4 min. read
A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040 Image: mathisworks/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040 Three Penn faculty members 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. 2 min. read
Harnessing technology in research to improve well-being 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.nocred 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. 3 min. read
Sara S. ‘Sally’ Bachman reappointed dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice Sara Bachman, dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Dave Moser) 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. 3 min. read
Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches nation’s first practice doctorate in nonprofit administration Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice launches nation’s first practice doctorate in nonprofit administration The new degree is the first practice-based doctoral program in the nation focused exclusively on leadership for nonprofit administrators. Applications for the inaugural doctorate in nonprofit administration cohort will open in September 2025, with the program beginning in fall 2026.
Understanding the social needs of cancer survivors Image: Liliya Krueger via Getty Images Understanding the social needs of cancer survivors Penn researchers and their colleagues have investigated how unmet social needs impact the health and well-being of U.S. cancer survivors. Their findings are relevant for other serious chronic illnesses. 3 min. read