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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November 16, 2024
The Euclid community recently launched efforts to reduce gun violence in the city with the first of three community listening sessions on Nov. 13. The meeting was convened by the Euclid Hope Task Force, a nonprofit founded in the wake of rising gun violence in 2022 in Euclid. Mark Chupp,…
November 15, 2024
Alumna leads nonprofit helping Black women at the highest risk for infant mortality have healthy pregnancies and children A new building with life-changing possibilities will soon rise in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood—a $15 million, 15,000-square-foot birthing center for women at the highest risk…
November 15, 2024
Richard Sigg, director of recruitment and enrollment at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions (NDDSWA) Acknowledgement of Service Award. In an effort to highlight…
November 14, 2024
Current times show us that nonprofit management education has never been more vital. Nonprofit leaders face increasingly turbulent times, and their organizations are vulnerable to many risks. Yet, good leaders can successfully navigate these times and help their nonprofits to demonstrate resilience…
November 14, 2024
A troubling number of older Black Americans are struggling As the U.S. population ages, older adults face increased economic insecurity. The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating inflation and growing economic inequality are eroding the purchasing power of people caught between fixed…
November 13, 2024
Erin Fiorito, Maureen Kishna and Pamela Mitterling have all been recognized by the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Services' "Whatever It Takes" program. This recognition is given to individuals within the MST community who have demonstrated outstanding and meritorious service. Their dedication to…
November 12, 2024
Jessica Wojtalik, assistant professor, recently wrote a paper that was accepted for publication in a special issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal on the “Clubhouse Model for Serious Mental Illness.” This was the first special issue on this model since 1992. Titled “Confirmatory factor…
November 11, 2024
Lecturer Richard Romaniuk was a task force member of the latest Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Military and Veteran Social Work, published by CSWE Press and released on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. This is the first specialized curricular guide for the 2022 Educational Policy…
November 11, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join The Alumni Association for the CWRU Pride Alumni Network Awards Celebration Friday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center Senior Classroom. This will be a celebratory evening honoring Robin…
November 06, 2024
Hello! Welcome to my first Equity Corner, where I will highlight upcoming events and opportunities that can assist the Mandel School community in creating a sense of collective responsibility for developing a place of belonging. I have just finished my first month with the school, and I cannot…