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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.

Recent News

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Father-daughter graduates to celebrate special commencement day May 19
That’s six Case Western Reserve degrees for the Martin family and counting Commencement day, Sunday, May 19, will be especially busy for the Martin family. So busy that they’ve made special arrangements. “We’re here for the whole day,” said Richard Martin. “We boarded the dog for two days…
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Study: ‘Quality’ father involvement plays big role in keeping abused children away from drugs
Researchers have long-known that abused children are at higher risk of adolescent drug use. But a new study shows that quality time with a father figure serves as a “protective factor,” helping to mitigate early childhood trauma. Researchers from the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of…
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Study: Therapy dogs reduce children’s fear, anxiety during dentist appointments
A new Case Western Reserve University study found that children visiting the dentist reported reduced situational fear when a certified therapy dog is present. The research was done by the university’s School of Dental Medicine and Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences,…
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PRCHN Research Seminar Series: “The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Health: Integrating a Trauma-Informed”
Megan Holmes, associate professor and founding director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity, and Laura Voith, assistant professor at the Jack Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, will present the next Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN)…
Mandel School in the Media: April 2019
Faculty and researchers at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School make headlines every day for work that advances social justice and creates a more just world. Check out some of the top stories from the past month: Pay for Success: Robert Fischer March 26 Ohio Treasurer Aims to Help Tackle…
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5 questions with… retiring Mandel School faculty member, study abroad leader Debby Jacobson
When Debby Jacobson had the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands as a faculty leader for a study abroad course in 2005, she urged her oldest son, Bernie—then a first-year student at Case Western Reserve University—to participate. She wasn’t sure when an opportunity like that would come up…
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Mandel School’s Andrea Porter wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
Dean Grover C. Gilmore and Andrea Porter Andrea Porter, assistant dean for student services at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The award…
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Consider these interesting courses as you plan your fall 2019 schedule
Course registration for next fall is underway, and while the offerings are vast, and degree-specific requirements are many, there are a number of interesting classes for Case Western Reserve University students to expand their horizons and gain insight into new subjects, from social work to…
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“Leadership & Legacy: A Conversation with Steven Minter, MSSA”
Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences invites the community to talk about current affairs in the nonprofit sector with one of Cleveland’s most esteemed philanthropic leaders: Steven Minter (SAS ’63, HON ’89), former president…
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“Social Work Practice in China: Aging and Mental Health”
LINK (Local InterNational Konnection), a student group at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, will host a panel presentation titled “Social Work Practice in China: Aging and Mental Health.” The panel discussion will be held Tuesday, April 9, from 12:50 to 1:50…