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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First Year Cleveland awarded $1.8M to address infant mortality crisis in Cuyahoga County
Case Western Reserve-based organization will coordinate investment to strengthen family support systems
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June 22, 2020
A new study from Case Western Reserve University shows that numerous negative issues associated with lead poisoning follow children well into adulthood—building on evidence linking elevated blood-lead levels with a host of harmful outcomes in education, behavior and health. These so-called…
June 22, 2020
20-year study involving more than 10,000 children tracks consequences of lead exposure from birth through early adulthood A new study from Case Western Reserve University shows that numerous negative issues associated with lead poisoning follow children well into adulthood—building on evidence…
June 17, 2020
Despite COVID-19 and the many challenges we are all facing, students in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences have expressed a desire to continue working in their field education placements to help their organizations, continue their work with clients, or finish…
June 15, 2020
On Tuesday, June 16, Case Western Reserve University will go All In Together for our eighth annual Day of Giving—with this year’s efforts focused on the university’s COVID-19 research and to support our students as they face additional transitions because of the coronavirus. The Jack, Joseph and…
June 05, 2020
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences recognized graduates and faculty for various accomplishments. The following awardees were honored in 2020. Irene Sogg Gross Award The Irene Sogg Gross Award was established by Mr. Milton Gross to honor the memory of his wife,…
June 04, 2020
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June 03, 2020
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May 22, 2020
Case Western Reserve study finds ‘universal pre-kindergarten’ prepares students for academic success
In partnership with Cuyahoga County, researchers learn that students perform better on proficiency tests, kindergarten readiness assessments Children who participate in high-quality “universal pre-kindergarten” (UPK) programs are better off—both academically and socially—than their peers who…
May 21, 2020
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host a session titled “Adaptive Leadership for Nonprofits in Times of Crisis” Thursday, May 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will learn skills to adapt and respond more effectively as a nonprofit leader in…