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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February 27, 2024
WRHU, New York City: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, discussed gun violence in the wake of Kansas City's deadly shooting that erupted at the end of the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
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February 26, 2024
In this month's newsletter:
2024 Impact Talks
Upcoming Events
Student Spotlight
Continuing Education Opportunities
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the February 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter....
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February 22, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with some of our Black faculty members to find out what the month means to them and how they plan on observing it.
Adrianne M. Fletcher, associate dean for equity and belonging, has been a practicing social work professional for the past two decades with w...
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February 21, 2024
Four Mandel School faculty members have received MVP awards from Case Western Reserve University's media relations department:
Rob Fischer, Grace Longwell Coyle Associate Professor in Civil Society and co-director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development;
Dan Flannery, Semi J. and Ruth...
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February 20, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with some of our Black faculty members to find out what the month means to them and how they plan on observing it.
Scott Wilkes, assistant dean of academic affairs and assistant professor, chose the social work profession due to the influence of a number o...
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February 20, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to an information session about the Master of Social Work degree offered by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.
During this session—held Thursday, Feb. 22, from noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom—the admi...
February 19, 2024
Class Year: May 2024
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: Mental Health with Adults
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Field Education Organization: Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio
Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing?
I started as a...
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February 15, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with some of our Black faculty members to find out what the month means to them and how they plan on observing it.
Sharon E. Milligan, a Grace Longwell Coyle Associate Professor in Social Work, has graduate degrees in social work, public health and communi...
February 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) traditionally evokes symbols of romance, such as candle-lit dinners, flowers and candy. But this annual observance also is a time to celebrate the beauty of love in all forms, whether romantic, platonic, familial or even internal.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we con...
February 12, 2024
Longtime Clevelander and dedicated community member John R. Corlett was appointed a Mandel School Distinguished Visiting Community Scholar for a two-year term that began Jan. 1.
With his new appointment, he will guest-lecture courses, offer student-focused events and workshops related to his areas ...