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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

Megan Holmes selected as NASW New Jersey Annual Conference's pre-conference plenary keynote speaker
Megan R. Holmes, co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity and associate professor, will be the pre-conference plenary keynote speaker at the NASW New Jersey Annual Conference on Sunday, April 30, from 10 to 12 p.m. The organization invited Holmes to speak in part about the work that the…
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Student Spotlight: Jasmine Myers
Class Year: May 2023 Degree Program: MSW Online Concentration: Mental Health with Adults Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina Field Education Organization: Alternative Paths in Medina, Ohio Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing? I was employed as a…
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Day of Giving is Tuesday, April 4, a day dedicated to raising funds for student scholarships
We are eager to build upon Dean Dexter Voisin’s vision to substantially prepare our students with the unique skill set required to address human and social welfare issues affecting our communities today. With your gift, you are supporting Dean Voisin’s progress in his tenure to advance leadership…
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PhD students write article published in "The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles"
Ashley Withrow, Katie Russell and Braveheart Gillani, PhD students at the Mandel School, recently penned an article that was published in The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles. Their paper was titled “Mindfulness training for law enforcement to reduce occupational impact: A…
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PhD students write article published in The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles
Ashley Withrow, Katie Russell and Braveheart Gillani, PhD students at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, recently penned an article that was published in The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles. Their paper was titled “Mindfulness training for law…
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“The Power of Family: Understanding Relationships in Adoption and Guardianship Families”
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences invites members of the Case Western Reserve University community to a talk Monday, April 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Noble Commons and virtually via Zoom. Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Professor, will present “The…
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Mandel School students reflect on their study abroad experiences over spring break
Spring break is a time when many students pack their bags, hop on planes and... continue their studies in faraway destinations. Such opportunities to study abroad are just returning to pre-pandemic levels, and—with visits to countries including Greece, Poland, Spain and beyond—Case Western Reserve…
Teen suspect fled after two administrators shot at Denver high school
WEWS: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, weighed in on another school shooting in Denver, part of a recent uptick in violence in classrooms that is putting pressure on school leaders. “It’s a big…
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Student Spotlight: Laura Hurtado
Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: MSW Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing? I was working as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Assistant. Why did you choose CWRU/the Mandel School? It was almost instinctual for me to…
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In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor Randall D. Cebul, MD
Dear colleagues,  In honor of a remarkable career, I share the news about the death of faculty emeritus Dr. Randall D. Cebul whose medical career focused on improving the quality of care for populations most in need. We have lost a true champion for those whose voices often go unheard. Joining…