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Aspiring social workers follow in the footsteps of civil rights leader and former professor

How the Center on Trauma and Adversity is pioneering new approaches that nurture healing and resilience—in classrooms, on campus and in communities across the country By Daniel Robison Ruth Bieber-Stanley understands the power of a steady, supportive presence. Growing up in New Mexico,…

NPR: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, highlighted the need for tailored approaches to youth violence. Programs such as Chicago’s Choose to Change show how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can…

cleveland.com: Richard L. Jones (SAS '75; GRS '81, social welfare), Mandel School Visiting Committee member and social work pioneer, wrote an op-ed on the importance of social workers. Social workers are on the front lines, helping communities navigate the real-life impact of shifting policies…

cleveland.com: Mark L. Joseph, the Leona Bevis/Marguerite Haynam Professor in Community Development and founding director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, said that while the rollback of DEI initiatives poses a significant challenge, a more organic and effective…

Associate Professor Emerita Kathleen Farkas and Lecturer Richard Romaniuk participated in an international conference via Zoom on Feb. 20, titled "Ukraine: Towards the West. Culture, Values and Language." Adam Mickiewicz University sponsored the peer-reviewed conference which drew scholars from…

Signal Cleveland: David Crampton, associate professor and board member for the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), presented the latest data about DCFS work at the last meeting. This presentation led to discussions about the division's tracking capabilities,…

One hundred years ago on this day, Louis Stokes (CLC ’49) was born. He dedicated his life to serving others, making a profound impact in Cleveland and across the nation. As Ohio’s first Black congressman, he spent 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, passionately advocating for civil…

Celebrate Social Work Month with the Mandel School at our 2025 Impact Series! Join us as we recognize the field of social work and all the incredible things social workers do.  All events will be held on campus and via livestream. See a full listing of Mandel School events.

Almost two years ago, I was honored to assume the role of president of the National Association of Deans and Directors (NADD) with a clear mission: to unite national social work organizations to find common ground and amplify the transformative impact of social work in promoting equity. This…