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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Mandel faculty members retire after 20+ years of service
After decades of research, teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of social work, five faculty members at the Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are closing a remarkable chapter in their careers and retiring at the end of the…
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September 13, 2024
Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Associate Professor of Social Work Practice, was recently a guest on the podcast, The Measure of Everyday Life. The episode is titled “Life after Adoption from Foster Care.” This podcast premiered on the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation website, which…
September 13, 2024
First Year Cleveland (FYC) has partnered with the Student Run Health Clinic to host a month-long diaper drive in September to support local families and children. Nearly half of all households across all income levels struggle to afford diapers, and diapers are not covered by any social programs.…
September 13, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to the 2024 Herman D. Stein Lecture in International Social Welfare Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mandel Center. Lynne Healy, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut School of…
September 13, 2024
Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Associate Professor of Social Work Practice at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, recently was a guest on the podcast called “The Measure of Everyday Life.” The episode is titled “Life after Adoption from Foster Care.” This…
September 11, 2024
cleveland.com (subscription required): Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, said the decline in Cleveland’s crime rates is “generally good news.” What’s more, as the weather cools, he expects crime…
September 11, 2024
Love fiction and looking to spark your thinking and action on antiracism? Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff members are invited to join the Wellness Program for the first in a series of informal discussions with Mark Joseph, the Leona Bevis/Marguerite Haynam Professor in Community…
September 10, 2024
The News-Herald (subscription required): Mark Chupp, associate professor, discussed the positive impact of Euclid’s Neighbor Night, which brings Euclid residents together twice a month for meals and discussions, fostering community connections, understanding and collaborative problem-solving for…
September 05, 2024
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…
September 04, 2024
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…
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…