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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.

Recent News

Laura Voith receives GADE's Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Doctoral Students
The Group of Advancement for Doctoral Education (GADE) has awarded Associate Professor Laura Voith the 2024 Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Doctoral Students.  Established in 2017, this award is given to a current or retired faculty member who has a sustained and…
Progress has been slow three years after Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance was passed. What will it take to move the needle?
The Land: Robert Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said one of the biggest objections landlords have to Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance is that the financial costs…
Mandel School's 'Classroom Without Walls': Offering tuition-free access to social work education
The Mandel School has created a new transformative educational model called Classroom Without Walls (CWW). Launching in the spring, it will bring together community members with bachelor's degrees and significant applied human service experience to learn alongside traditional MSW graduate students.…
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Lecturer Richard Romaniuk partnering with Peace Corps to support Ukrainian university students amidst war
As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate communities, a Case Western Reserve University lecturer is helping students there learn how to manage the intense emotions of the conflict. J. Richard Romaniuk, lecturer at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, is…
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Case Western Reserve University lecturer partnering with Peace Corps to support Ukrainian university students amidst war
As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate communities, a Case Western Reserve University lecturer is partnering with the Peace Corps to help students there learn how to manage the intense emotions of the conflict. J. Richard Romaniuk, lecturer at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of…
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New program for first-year students blends liberal arts and STEM to address new technologies; apply by Jan. 2
The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking first-year students from across the Case Western Reserve University campus to become the inaugural recipients of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation’s Fellowship in the new Experimental Humanities program. The program will begin in spring…
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Far from home
International travel provides different views of social work By Rachel Abbey McCafferty Cape Town, South Africa, is a bustling, shining city—but just minutes away, homes are made from corrugated iron, there is a lack of running water and signs around the area warn of gang violence. Toni Shoyinka…
Leading the change
With a commitment to equity, innovation and transformation, the Mandel School leads with action By Daniel Robison Since Dexter Voisin, PhD, assumed leadership of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in early 2022, he and his leadership have asked alumni, faculty,…
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"Paying for Grad School"
Join representatives from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences for a virtual information session focused on how to pay for graduate school. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. At this event, you can learn about scholarships,…
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Master of Social Work student Grazia DiPierro presents poster at NASW Ohio Chapter’s annual conference
Master of Social Work student Grazia (Grace) DiPierro successfully presented her poster at the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Social Workers' annual conference in November. Her poster was based on her recent publication, "That he won't experience life like he should: Exploring…