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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November 15, 2019
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Office of International Education Programs and Office of International Affairs and the LINK (Local InterNational Konnection) student group will host a panel discussion in celebration of International Education Week. The session, t...
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November 12, 2019
Case Western Reserve researchers awarded nearly $1 million in federal grants to continue work on unsolved sexual assaults cases
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have been
awarded nearly $1 million in federal grants to continue analyzing rape kits to
help solve thousands of sexual assa...
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November 08, 2019
Several researchers at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education co-authored an article in the peer-reviewed journal Victims and Offenders.
Their article, published in October, is titled “Poly-Victimization across Time in Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth Receiving Behavioral He...
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November 08, 2019
Daniel J. Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, spoke on “The Conversationalist” podcast in an episode titled “Raising The Red Flag.”
In the episode, Flannery discussed mental health and violence, the preva...
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November 08, 2019
Not all Case Western Reserve University students learn on campus—or even in Cleveland. With five degree offerings available in completely online formats, some students can finish their degrees without ever stepping foot on campus.
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences...
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November 05, 2019
At Case Western Reserve University, teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do. While most typically think of that happening in a traditional classroom setting, there are several ways to learn at CWRU. During the month of November, we’ll highlight just a few of the ways to engage with learn...
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November 04, 2019
Join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ International Education Programs to learn about the school’s three-credit study abroad course to South Africa in May 2020. The session will be held Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. in the Mandel School, Room 236.
This course, which connects...
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October 28, 2019
Students can join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School Applied Social Sciences’ International Education Programs to learn about two of the Mandel School’s three-credit study abroad courses to the Netherlands during Spring Break. The session will be held Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Mandel School, R...
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October 23, 2019
Putting the brakes on
seniors’ driving privileges can leave them feeling socially isolated, according
to new research from Case Western Reserve University. The good news is researchers
believe alternative transportation options and technology—such as FaceTime or
Skype—may help seniors feel more conn...
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October 21, 2019
Students can join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School Applied Social Sciences’ International Education Programs to learn about the Mandel School’s three-credit study abroad course to Poland during Spring Break. The session will be held Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Mandel School, Room 238.
Student...