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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Mandel faculty members retire after 20+ years of service
After decades of research, teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of social work, five faculty members at the Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are closing a remarkable chapter in their careers and retiring at the end of the…
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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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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…
May 19, 2020
And so, we entered commencement weekend. The opening event was the awards ceremony, then the special CCLCM ceremony, then the convocation, and finally our diploma ceremony. IT seemed quite immediate on the computer screen. Our speaker, Bruce Walker, told his own story of things being unexpected in…
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…
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…
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…