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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Mandel faculty members retire after 20+ years of service
After decades of research, teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of social work, five faculty members at the Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are closing a remarkable chapter in their careers and retiring at the end of the…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
October 03, 2023
Crain’s Cleveland Business: 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, discussed United Way of America’s pivot from using a national model for funding—including…
October 02, 2023
From watching a goose raise her goslings on a patio overlooking Bellflower Road to witnessing students she befriended walk at commencement, custodian Dawn Roberson has had a front-row seat to the heartwarming and transformative moments that make the Case Western Reserve University campus more than…
October 02, 2023
From watching a goose raise her goslings on a patio overlooking Bellflower Road to witnessing students she befriended walk at commencement, custodian Dawn Roberson has had a front-row seat to the heartwarming and transformative moments that make the Case Western Reserve University campus more than…
September 29, 2023
Is your posture stressing you out?Medium: Jenny King, assistant professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the importance of good posture for the head and neck. “Neutral neck alignment looks like…
September 28, 2023
In celebration of the university's second annual Innovation Week, Innovator of the Year awards were presented to members of the Case Western Reserve University community who have demonstrated exceptional levels of innovation in specific areas. Two members of the Mandel School community were…
September 27, 2023
Two Mandel School faculty members are presenting at the Aging and Disability Summit 2023 on Sept. 29. The event is presented by the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services, in partnership with The MetroHealth System and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Ralph S. and Dorothy…