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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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 such a…
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May 18, 2020
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University celebrated the graduation of its most recent social work and nonprofit management students virtually on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Alumna Suzanne Elise Walsh, MSSA 1994, JD 1997, gave the Mandel Schoo...
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May 15, 2020
Case Western Reserve University and the CWRU School of Law are adapting to a rapidly evolving situation in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The health, safety and well-being of our community are our top priorities. A second goal is to meet our educational mission to the extent possible. This is...
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May 07, 2020
The Case Western Reserve University COVID-19 Task Force, led by Jonathan Karn and Rafick Pierre Sekaly, has made great progress over the past seven weeks. Bringing forward the best ideas and expertise from CWRU and its affiliates, the task force is producing energetic and thoughtful collaboration an...
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May 01, 2020
In preliminary results, researchers found that 86% of respondents experienced at least one trauma symptom, 94% reported grief
The COVID-19 pandemic could inflict long-lasting emotional trauma on an unprecedented global scale, leaving millions grappling with debilitating psychological disorders, acc...
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April 29, 2020
While staying home is a crucial part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are times it’s not possible, whether it’s essential work or a trip to the grocery store. Masks provide protection in those instances. Some faculty, staff and students have stepped up to make masks for members of the...
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April 28, 2020
With businesses and nonprofits—especially small nonprofits—struggling to make all the right financial decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofit leaders and their employees are re-prioritizing where to spend already-limited funding to get maximum results. But where to start? Join the Jac...
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April 27, 2020
Outlet: WEWS News 5...
April 23, 2020
Farkas and Romaniuk pen article on social work, ethics and vulnerable groups in the time of COVID-19
Kathleen J. Farkas, PhD, associate professor, and Richard Romaniuk, PhD, lecturer, have written an article for the journal, Society Register. In it, they describe the challenges social workers are facing and responses to the impact of COVID-19 in their communities, along with insights and expectatio...
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April 17, 2020
Mark Chupp, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and network director of the Community Innovation Network, was featured in a recent episode of the Macro Social Work Stories podcast.
In the episode, Chupp shared his expertise on appreciative in...
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April 17, 2020
Jeff Kretschmar, research associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, co-wrote a piece with colleagues from Cleveland State University and the Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center examining how the criminal justice system responds to stalking...