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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
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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

Mandel School Centennial Speaker Series continues March 18 with cultural competency topic
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will continue its Centennial Speaker Series with research colloquia Friday, March 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 115. The event will feature talks from two alumni on the colloquia’s topic…
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Find out about Mandel School’s top-ranked master’s programs at March 19 open house
Want to get an in-depth look at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ top-ranked master’s programs in social work and nonprofit management? Attend an open house Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 115. At the open…
Hear from Clevelanders on the importance of giving circles at Feb. 25 event
Learn more about giving circles at the 2016 Conversations in Philanthropy Series kickoff event Thursday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 115. In giving circles, donors come together to pool financial resources and provide additional…
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Addressing trauma in juvenile offenders should be larger focus of rehabilitation, study finds
Photo by Maria Sharron Treating trauma in juvenile offenders can build social relationships that help them stay out of trouble, according to a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University. “Trauma is a major impediment to building important relationships that provide kids a natural…
Mandel School’s Victor K. Groza receives honorary degree from Romanian university
Victor K. Groza, the Grace F. Brody Professor of Parent-Child Studies at the Mandel School, received the Doctor Honoris Causa Award, an honorary degree, from West University of Timisoara in Romania. Groza was selected for the award for his contributions toward developing social work education and…
Mandel School faculty, PhD students present at the Society for Social Work Research conference
Many Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences faculty and PhD students participated in the Society for Social Work Research’s (SSWR) 20th Annual Conference Washington, D.C., earlier this month. Several students and alumni also gave presentations at the conference. Claudia…
Application deadlines approaching for Mandel School programs
Have you considered pursuing a degree at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences after you graduate? Now’s your chance to apply for admission. Upcoming application deadlines: Feb. 1: Full scholarship consideration for the fall 2016 on campus MSSA (master’s degree in…