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 14, 2024
Dorothy Faller (MSSA '75), ACSW, was the special guest on a recent episode of the Mandel School's podcast, Change Leaders.
A member of the Mandel School's first management class, she also took coursework in clinical social work. This type of educational combination—in administration and clinical so...
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October 14, 2024
Do you want to lead, manage and innovate in the nonprofit sector? The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host an online information session about its Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) program Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Join our online informatio...
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October 08, 2024
cleveland.com (subscription required): Robert Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, noted that while immigration can increase housing demand, it is misleading to solely blame it for rising costs, instead emphasiz...
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October 07, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join First Year Cleveland, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, School of Medicine, and community partners for an on-campus screening of Toxic: A Black Wom...
October 04, 2024
Lecturer Richard Romaniuk’s book Leczenie Uzależnień: Materiały na Zamówienie (Addiction Treatment: Requested Materials) was published in Poland in August. His book is a compilation of his articles on evidence-based practices and the significance of trauma in addiction treatment, especially among vu...
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October 04, 2024
Victor Groza, the Grace F. Brody Professor of Parent-Child Studies at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, recently recorded a series of videos about the American child welfare system. The videos were translated into Korean and sent to an alum of the Mandel School’s ...
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October 04, 2024
Richard Romaniuk’s book Leczenie Uzależnień: Materiały na Zamówienie (Addiction Treatment: Requested Materials) was published in Poland in August. Romaniuk is a lecture at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. His book is a compilation of the his articles on evidence-...
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October 03, 2024
The State of Ohio Department of Higher Education is offering a new workforce incentive program that can provide up to $20,000 in student loan reimbursement for eligible behavioral health professionals.
Recent graduates of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences may qual...
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October 01, 2024
cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, and Vaishali Deo, research associate at the Begun Center, discussed their new study, which found that 75% of overdose victims in Cuyahoga County w...
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September 27, 2024
Discover how the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University can help you turn a passion for making a difference in the world into a fulfilling career. Learn about the Master of Social Work program—ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio...