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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences

At Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, equity, innovation and transformation are more than just values—they’re deeply embedded in all of the research and work we do, and the news we make. Stay up to date on how students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Mandel School are tackling mental health challenges, addressing inequalities, leading community transformation and more.

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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program with a special group rate
Register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Science’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30. A new special group rate is available. Offered 100% online through live sessions, this program helps participants transform team…
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Alumna earns prestigious role on International Federation of Social Workers’ UN commission
After a months-long application and interview process, the North American region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) settled on a Case Western Reserve University alumna as one of four North American social workers to become a representative on commission to the United Nations…
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Meet the president of the Graduate Student Council and learn what she hopes to accomplish this year
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2023, much of Elise Rolston’s undergraduate experience was shaded by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic limited her ability to engage as socially as she’d have liked, the university still came to feel like home for…
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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30. This results-driven professional development…
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Apply for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Are you a Case Western Reserve University employee eager to make a difference in the nonprofit sector? Consider applying for Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management this fall. This 12-month, part-time program—designed for…
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Enrichment & Engagement Corner: August 2025
It's here! While it is still technically (and climatologically) summer, Fall 2025 is here. New student orientations are taking place, syllabuses are being reviewed and reformatted, and the Mandel School's buildings are abuzz with activities and excitement. Field Staff are humming along getting…
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Interning with intention: Inside CWRU students’ summer internships
This summer, Case Western Reserve University students are stepping far beyond the classroom—into hospitals and research labs, startups and advocacy organizations, engineering firms and art studios. What unites their experiences is not ambition, but intention. From designing solutions for…
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Meet three veterans strengthening the CWRU community
Each year, Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) reminds us of the invaluable qualities individuals who served in the United States Armed Forces bring to every corner of civilian life. At Case Western Reserve University, veterans continue their mission of service as educators, researchers, public safety…
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Student Spotlight: Elena Cangahuala
Class Year: May 2026 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus This summer I am... working a job Where are you working? I am working as an office assistant at the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) at their University of Michigan location. NSLC is an academic summer camp for high school…
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Transforming futures: $5M Mandel Foundation grant expands scholarships, boosts enrollment and supports workforce
In January 2024, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awarded the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences a five-year, $5 million grant to support scholarships for promising master’s degree students, known as “Mandel Scholars.” “It is rare to receive…