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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Meet the Mandel School's new PhD cohort
The beginning of the semester marked a new chapter for a group of PhD students at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The Mandel School’s PhD in Social Welfare program welcomed eight new doctoral students who have begun their…
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Alumna earns prestigious role on International Federation of Social Workers’ UN commission
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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program with a special group rate
Recent News
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May 28, 2025
A Case Western Reserve University researcher is analyzing a successful mental-health program. Could the findings have broader implications?
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May 27, 2025
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In this month's edition:
Congratulations to our new Alumni
Stu...
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May 27, 2025
Megan Holmes, professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity, was recently awarded a five-year, $3 million National Institute of Child Health and Human Development R01 grant to develop a first-of-its-kind, rigorously-validated Sibling Prosocial Relationship Questionnaire (SPRQ)—an E...
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May 21, 2025
Assistant Professor Marjorie N. Edguer has been promoted by the President, Provost and Board of Trustees to associate professor, non-tenure track, effective July 1, 2025.
Dr. Edguer has been a valued member of the Mandel School since 1992. Following the completion of her dissertation in 2017, she w...
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May 19, 2025
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences celebrated the graduation of its Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO), and PhD in Social Welfare students on Friday, May 16, 2025.
The Mandel School's diploma ceremony took place at the Maltz Perfor...
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May 16, 2025
Sydney Evans, a member of the Community Outreach and Engagement team at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and community navigator for the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project, was named a 40 Under 40 Emerging Legend by the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation.
As a...
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May 15, 2025
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: School Social Work
Field Education Organization: Rise Together in Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
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Rise Together Cleveland works to expand and strengthen the resour...
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May 14, 2025
At Case Western Reserve University, students arrive with ambition and learn to turn it into impact. Throughout their time on campus, they engage deeply with their studies, contribute meaningfully to the community, and prepare to lead in their respective fields.
As the Class of 2025 prepares to rece...
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May 13, 2025
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: Children, Youth and Families
Field Education Organization: Applewood Centers Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio
Why did you choose to study social work and/or nonprofit management?
My passion and interest in supporting children, mothers, in...
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May 12, 2025
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW Online
Concentration: Children, Youth and Families
Field Education Organization: Allwell Behavioral Health
Hometown: Zanesville, Ohio
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My field education experience has focused on working with you...