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 02, 2023
Akron Beacon Journal: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, emphasized the importance of providing resources during and immediately after the school day to help at-risk youth.
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November 01, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Adrianne M. Fletcher now holds a joint appointment with the Jack, Joseph and Morton School of Applied Social Sciences and the CWRU School of Medicine, effective Nov. 1, 2023. In these roles, she will serve as Associate Dean for Equity and Belonging at the Mandel Schoo...
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October 25, 2023
Class Year: May 2024
Degree Program: MSW/MA bioethics and medical humanities
Concentration: Aging
Hometown: Acton, Massachusetts
Field Education Organization: Cleveland Clinic Palliative Care in Cleveland, Ohio
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October 24, 2023
In recent years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by conflict, leading to the displacement of 5.5 million people as of December 2022, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.
For Desire T.E.P Mukucha, this conflict serves as a constant reminder to focus on his goals. Though...
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October 24, 2023
In recent years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by conflict, leading to the displacement of 5.5 million people as of December 2022, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.
For Desire T.E.P Mukucha, this conflict serves as a constant reminder to focus on his goals. Though...
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October 20, 2023
Christine Ash, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) alumna and emerita VP, and her husband Timothy have made a $1.25M gift to the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center to establish the Christine and Timothy Ash Fund for Cancer Innovation Research.
Ash, who graduated with bachelor's and master's degree...
October 18, 2023
WEWS: 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, and Michael Henderson, a senior research associate with the Mandel School, explained their findings in a study of Clev...
October 16, 2023
WEWS: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed youth violence and impulsive decisions only made worse by mental health issues, social media and the lingering impacts of COVID. “This is an example of many young people now having access ea...
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October 11, 2023
As dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, Dexter Voisin leads a top-ranked program in research and education, training students to be critically equipped in social work and nonprofit leadership.
Now as the new president of th...
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October 06, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences to learn about the fully in-person master’s and certificate program in nonprofit management.
During an information session Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 7 to 8 ...