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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

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What's being done to save Black babies in Cuyahoga County
WEWS: Angela Newman-White, executive director of First Year Cleveland at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and Lynette Hammond Gerido, assistant professor of bioethics at the School of Medicine, discussed an effort to increase diversity in clinical trials in…
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First Year Cleveland is shifting the narrative on Black infant vitality with $9.4 million in funding
The beats of life heard on a monitor… An image of your baby seen on a screen… The first flutters in your belly…  These milestones can bring feelings of joy and anticipation for both a pregnant mother and her family. Yet, for some, the experience will be different. Although most families will…
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Master of Social Work online information session
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…
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SKYWARN training
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…
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New study reveals high risk of overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County among those using drugs when they’re alone
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”…
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New Case Western Reserve University study reveals high risk of overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County among those using drugs when they’re alone
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”…
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Lori Stokes presents inaugural Change Leaders keynote address at Mandel School
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…
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Master of Nonprofit Organization information session
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.…
Why were 6 teenagers released after reportedly taking police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car?
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…
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70% of Ohio’s prisoners have been convicted of violent crimes—here’s a look at the numbers
cleveland.com: David Miller, associate professor, weighed in on how community resources have contributed to a shift in prison demographics and crime trends, with rural counties accounting for a larger proportion of inmate populations. “As more people have moved out of larger counties into suburban…