Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences

Longtime Clevelander and dedicated community member John R. Corlett was appointed a Mandel School Distinguished Visiting Community Scholar for a two-year term that began Jan. 1. With his new appointment, he will guest-lecture courses, offer student-focused events and workshops related to his areas…

From laboratory spaces to clinical settings and even in villages as far away as Nairobi, Kenya, Case Western Reserve University’s many women in science are breaking boundaries in their fields. But their efforts aren’t only revolutionizing such feats as how we store energy, treat water sources or…

From laboratory spaces to clinical settings and even in villages as far away as Nairobi, Kenya, Case Western Reserve University’s many women in science are breaking boundaries in their fields. But their efforts aren’t only revolutionizing such feats as how we store energy, treat water sources or…

Learn how careers in social work are making a difference in society! You're invited to join the Mandel School for our 2024 Impact Talk series—four excellent opportunities to be inspired by our faculty and staff and their specializations. The events will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m., with the…

Mark Chupp, associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, recently served as a guest editor on a themed volume on the intersection of community-based research and asset-based community development.  The volume, published in Gateways: International…

In honor of Black History Month, Associate Dean for Equity and Belonging Adrianne Fletcher shares four select podcasts, one for each week of February. The podcasts come from NPR's Code Switch and Doin' The Work: Frontline Stories of Social Change. "Everyone from the Tea Party to Immigrants Rights…

Jenny King, co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity and assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, made a recent appearance on the “The Prof Podquest” podcast. During the show, King discussed her work on mental health and social…

Cleveland Jewish News: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed a new $5 million grant to the school from the Mandel Foundation to support scholarships for promising master’s degree students.   Read the article

Inside this edition: Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awards $5 million to support scholarships Upcoming Events Student Spotlight Continuing Education Opportunities In Memoriam Employment and Career Opportunities Read the January 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter.

Joseph Paul Knable is a master of multiple realms—currently pursuing his fourth graduate degree at the Mandel School, he is also an adept videographer and a medically retired U.S. Air Force officer. Read on to learn his story. Answers have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Class…