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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Meet the Mandel School's new PhD cohort
The beginning of the semester marked a new chapter for a group of PhD students at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The Mandel School’s PhD in Social Welfare program welcomed eight new doctoral students who have begun their…
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Alumna earns prestigious role on International Federation of Social Workers’ UN commission
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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program with a special group rate
Recent News
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January 03, 2025
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Discover how the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University can help you turn that passion into a fulfilling career. Ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio by U.S. News & World ...
January 02, 2025
Sheen Magazine: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said Chicago’s community violence, disproportionately impacting Black and Latino populations, is driven by systemic issues such as poverty, underperforming schools and illegal firearms. Voisi...
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December 20, 2024
In what has become a regular occurrence, faculty members at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are often the first contact for journalists trying to make sense of a news story.
Perhaps more meaningful, these researchers’ important work often creates the headlines.
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December 19, 2024
ideastream: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the cultural, psychological and practical aspects of gun ownership—from why families feel compelled to own firearms to the steps we can tak...
December 18, 2024
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: Mental Health with Children and Adolescents
Field Education Organization: Hispanic Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (HUMADAOP) in Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Give a brief overview of your fi...
December 17, 2024
Since the release of the 2023 Child Fatality Report, First Year Cleveland (FYC) has been in the news discussing the fact that infant mortality, like many disparate health outcomes, is driven primarily by social conditions and racism that keep families from thriving throughout their lives.
On Dec. 1...
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December 12, 2024
cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the factors in the surge in youth firearm offenses, noting that juvenile gun charges quadrupled in the past 20 years.
“More firearms me...
December 09, 2024
A new partnership between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Cleveland) aims to help homeowners in Cleveland secure clear property ownership through an innovative pilot program.
With support from a $750,000 grant from U.S. Bank, the local initiat...
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December 05, 2024
In a new collaboration, Case Western Reserve University’s Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) to launch a pilot program designed to help curb fatal overdose trends.
This new initiative involves lab test...
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December 05, 2024
In a new collaboration, Case Western Reserve University's Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) to launch a pilot program designed to help curb fatal overdose trends.
This new initiative involves lab test...