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 08, 2025
M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad is more than a distinguished academic—he's a global advocate for social welfare and a pioneer in social work education. With a career spanning over four decades, he has left an enduring impact on social work education and research.
As both a Distinguished University Professor...
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May 05, 2025
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change
Hometown: Nigeria
Field Education Organization: Environmental Health Watch in Cleveland, Ohio
Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing?
Back in Nigeria after m...
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May 02, 2025
Sonia Minnes, the Verna Houck Motto Professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was part of a research team that investigated how maternal childhood trauma (MCT) influences the aggressive behavior of offspring over time.
The research team used a longitudinal a...
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April 30, 2025
Karen J. Ishler, PhD (GRS ‘13)
Senior Research Associate
Office of Educational Outcome Assessment
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Areas of focus: Family relationships, caregiving and health
Amidst the daily realities of caregiving for autistic adolescents and you...
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April 29, 2025
Class Year: May 2025
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
Concentration: Health
Field Education Organizations: VA Medical Center & Murtis Taylor Human Services System | Cleveland, Ohio
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Give a brief overview of your field education experience.
Through my transformative journey...
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April 25, 2025
In this month's newsletter:
Day of Giving
Student Spotlights
In Case You Missed It
Upcoming Events
Alumni News and More
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the April 2025 Inside the Action Newsletter....
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April 24, 2025
Kamarea Valentine is an undergraduate student majoring in psychology and cognitive science, with minors in social justice and Spanish. They're also getting a head start on their graduate degree by taking part in the Mandel School's 3+2 Social Work program—giving them the unique chance to earn a top-...
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April 22, 2025
Each year on Case Western Reserve’s Day of Giving, the university’s college and seven schools, athletic teams, and student organizations join together to generate financial support for student scholarships through campaign-style, online fundraising.
This year, for the first time in CWRU history, th...
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April 11, 2025
Aloen Townsend, the Ralph S. and Dorothy P. Schmitt Professor, was appointed by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) to serve on a national Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Gerontology and Geriatrics Education Competencies Workgroup. This workgroup is charged with reviewing ...
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April 11, 2025
Aloen Townsend, the Ralph S. and Dorothy P. Schmitt Professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was appointed by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) to serve on a national Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Gerontology and Geriatrics Edu...