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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March 31, 2025
Ndidiamaka Ani’s studies and work in social work are rooted in personal experience. Growing up as one of five children born to a single mother in Nigeria, Ani faced numerous adverse childhood experiences that negatively impacted her mental health. She is determined to make a change for those who fin...
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March 26, 2025
The Mandel School is proud to present the Advocating for Equity Speaker Spotlight Series. This series affords students the opportunity to listen to and engage with prominent local, regional and national leaders across the country to understand the value and strategies of social work advocacy in meet...
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March 24, 2025
Inside the December 2024 Newsletter:
SSWR
Upcoming Events
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the December 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter....
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March 24, 2025
In the March 2025 Newsletter:
An update from Dean Dexter Voisin on the State of the School
Upcoming Events
In Case You Missed It
Student Spotlight
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the March 2025 Inside the Action Newsletter....
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March 24, 2025
Social workers play a vital role in supporting those in need and addressing challenges to foster stronger, more resilient communities. In recognition of their impact and to celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers in our communities and beyond, the National Association of Social Work...
March 21, 2025
In this month's Inside the Action Newsletter:
News
In Case You Missed It
Upcoming Events
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the February 2025 Inside the Action Newsletter...
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March 21, 2025
Pat Clifford, an adjunct instructor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, contributed an article to the inaugural issue of the Community Organizing Journal.
Titled “That Deep Sense of Freedom: Transforming Community Organizing through Liberatory Feminist Practice...
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March 20, 2025
For some Case Western Reserve University students, last week’s spring break wasn’t a pause in their studies, but an opportunity to continue their educational pursuits in new settings. Over 120 of them visited seven countries across the globe—from Poland to Taiwan to Dominican Republic—through academ...
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March 19, 2025
Pat Clifford, an adjunct instructor, contributed an article to the inaugural issue of the Community Organizing Journal.
Titled “That Deep Sense of Freedom: Transforming Community Organizing through Liberatory Feminist Practices of Leadership, Power and Time,” Clifford’s article focuses on structur...
March 18, 2025
Every year on the third Tuesday in March, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) leads the celebration of World Social Work Day, when social workers worldwide stand together to advance a common message for social justice, human rights and social development globally, all through the p...