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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October 22, 2024
Bobbi L. Beale, co-director of the Center for Innovative Practices at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education and CEO of Life Adventures for All Consulting, has been recognized by the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) with the Dr. Nina S. Roberts Social Justice Awa...
October 21, 2024
From studying social work, geological sciences, and neuroscience, to pursuing optometry, to working at the law school, those of Filipino heritage are engaged with countless facets of the university.
In recognition of Filipino American History Month, which takes place each year in October, The Daily...
October 19, 2024
WEWS: Robert Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, emphasized the long-term impacts of lead poisoning on children, explaining that his research highlights the urgent need for comprehensive solutions in Cleveland....
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October 18, 2024
The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) has announced its 2024 Network Challenge Grantees, whose public interest technology (PIT) projects will advance equitable innovation in technology across academia, government and civil society.
In its sixth year, the Network Challenge will ...
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October 18, 2024
From studying social work, geological sciences, and neuroscience, to pursuing optometry, to working at the law school, those of Filipino heritage are engaged with countless facets of the university.
In recognition of Filipino American History Month, which takes place each year in October, The Daily...
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October 18, 2024
The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) has announced its 2024 Network Challenge Grantees, whose public interest technology (PIT) projects will advance equitable innovation in technology across academia, government and civil society.
In its sixth year, the Network Challenge will ...
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October 18, 2024
The Mindfulness Matters faculty group is marking Mindfulness Matters Week Oct. 14–18. To conclude the week of activities, the group will host a live mindfulness activity today (Oct. 18) from 1 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
N. Marjorie Edguer, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Schoo...
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October 17, 2024
Richard Sigg, director of recruitment and enrollment, is the recipient of the 2024 National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions (NDDSWA) Acknowledgment of Service Award.
In an effort to highlight the incredible work being done in the field of graduate recruitment and admissions, the NDDSW...
October 16, 2024
BBC News: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the latest FBI data showing a 3% drop in violent crime from 2022 to 2023, including a 12% reduction in murders—the largest in 20 years. Despi...
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October 15, 2024
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change (CPSC)
Field Education Organization: Community Innovation Network at the Mandel School in Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown: Rochester, New York
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