
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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September 03, 2024
Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in the world? Explore how the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University can turn your passion into a rewarding career. The Master of Social Work program—ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio—...

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August 30, 2024
Interested in becoming a storm spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS)?
In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Office of Emergency Management and the NWS will offer SKYWARN training Friday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 108.
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August 27, 2024
In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help.
A recent study, done in partnership with Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies” in...

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August 27, 2024
In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help.
A recent study, done in partnership with Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies” in...

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August 26, 2024
Lori Stokes presented the inaugural Change Leaders Keynote Address on Thursday, Aug. 15, to the Mandel School community during orientation week.
Stokes is a former award-winning journalist and news anchor at WNYW-Fox 5 News and WABC New York. She is the daughter of attorney, civil rights pioneer a...

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August 26, 2024
Inside this issue:
Mentors needed
Upcoming Events
Student Spotlight
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
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August 22, 2024
In this issue:
News
Upcoming Events
Student Spotlight
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
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August 21, 2024
Inside this issue:
Mentors needed
Upcoming Events
Student Spotlight
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the June 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter....

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August 19, 2024
Do you want to lead, manage and innovate in the nonprofit sector? Consider joining the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University's Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) program.
An online information session will be held Thursday, Aug. 22,...
August 16, 2024
WEWS: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the juvenile justice process.
"I think people are concerned when young people are out doing these things and they're sort of doing them with imp...