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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November 13, 2023
A true pioneer in the field of social work and applied social sciences, Wilma Peebles-Wilkins, PhD, DPNAP (SAS '71), served as a practitioner, administrator, educator and mentor to hundreds of individuals throughout her career.
Working with autistic children since her early career, Peebles-Wilkins...
November 10, 2023
Janette Kautzman, a dual degree MSW/MNO student specializing in Community Practice for Social Change, brings 24 years of military experience to her studies. Deployed as a civil affairs officer in the Philippines, Afghanistan and Iraq, her work inspired her to attend the Mandel School. She's currentl...
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November 10, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences for an information session about the Master of Social Work program Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
Full-time students will share their exper...
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November 08, 2023
One of Case Western Reserve University’s core values is inclusiveness and diversity, which includes providing accessible digital content. The Digital Accessibility High-Impact Course is designed to provide teaching faculty with training and resources for improving the accessibility of courses they’r...
November 07, 2023
Teaching was already considered among the most stressful professions in the United States. Now in a new study, Case Western Reserve University researchers have found that educators experienced “exacerbated” job-related stress in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the entire profession vulner...
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November 07, 2023
Teaching was already considered among the most stressful professions in the United States. Now in a new study, Case Western Reserve University researchers have found that educators experienced “exacerbated” job-related stress in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the entire profession vulner...
November 06, 2023
cleveland.com: Robert Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, explained how only a fraction of Cleveland landlords are complying with the city’s lead safety law—and they're heading in the wrong direction. He noted that if not stopped, the issu...
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November 06, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University are invited to learn more about the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences during an information session Thursday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Program Director Robert Fi...
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November 03, 2023
Parents Magazine: Jenny King, assistant professor and the co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder are similar to other types of depression.
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November 03, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community and local neighbors are invited to participate in the CWRU Neighborhood Advisory Council Community Dinner Friday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom.
The Community Dinner is a free annual event hosted by th...