Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences

Connecting with friends is key to limiting social isolation—something researchers believe could also reduce Alzheimer’s, dementia Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory labeling loneliness, isolation and lack of connection an “epidemic” in the United States. Within that…

Every year on the third Tuesday in March, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) leads the celebration of World Social Work Day, when social workers worldwide stand together to advance a common message for social justice, human rights and social development globally, all through the…

Laura Voith, associate professor, recently penned a piece published by The Conversation. In her article, titled “Why do some men commit domestic violence? Trauma and social isolation may play a role,” Voith explained how society needs to understand the people who perpetrate domestic violence and…

The Mandel School is pleased to announce Hannah Griswold (MNO ‘93) as its 2024 diploma ceremony speaker. A strategic development consultant with over 20 years of experience in fundraising and brand creation, Griswold founded the New York Public Library’s Young Lions and made it her unlikely…

Highly trained social workers are at the forefront of addressing a significant mental and behavioral health need in Northeast Ohio—especially the opioid epidemic, in which Ohio ranks among the worst in the nation. Promoting skilled workforce development in behavioral health is partly what’s…

Highly trained social workers are at the forefront of addressing a significant mental and behavioral health need in Northeast Ohio—especially the opioid epidemic, in which Ohio ranks among the worst in the nation. Promoting skilled workforce development in behavioral health is partly what’s…

More than two dozen civic visions were pitched as part of the 10th anniversary Accelerate: Citizens Make Change competition on Feb. 22. It was a festival of inspiration, ideas, innovation and impact empowering everyday citizens to create a brighter future for Northeast Ohio. In addition to the…

More than two dozen civic visions were pitched as part of the 10th anniversary Accelerate: Citizens Make Change competition on Feb. 22. It was a festival of inspiration, ideas, innovation and impact empowering everyday citizens to create a brighter future for Northeast Ohio. In addition to the…

Curricular innovation, research travel stipends and professional development are just a few of the opportunities that will soon be available to junior faculty members in Case Western Reserve’s Department of English, thanks to the endowed William Powell Jones Fund. From 1930 to 1967, William…

WEWS: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said that across the nation, large venues, events and public spaces are seeing more shootings similar to a recent incident in…