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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

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Zoom fatigue is (still) real: How virtual commute time can help
Medium: Jennifer A. King, assistant professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity, said meaningful breaks between meetings can make all the difference. “The 2023 version of Zoom fatigue, which occurs in the absence of breaks, finds us even more unfocused and stressed,” she…
Happy Social Work Month!
Social Work Month is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. This year's theme is Social Work Breaks Barriers. Throughout March, take some time to learn more about the many positive contributions of the profession, and use the items in the official NASW toolkit to celebrate all…
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“Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Data Sciences for Social Impact”
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will host an Impact Talk with Francisca García-Cobián Richter, research associate professor, Wednesday, March 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the School’s Noble Commons. Richter will present “Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity,…
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Alumni reflect on their experiences at the Mandel School
Our alumni successfully pursue social work and nonprofit management careers in a variety of traditional and non-traditional fields. Learn more from some of our incredible alums below on all that they've accomplished since graduating from the Mandel School! Jeff…
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Mandel School Dean Dexter Voisin discusses book for Cleveland Heights Public Library’s 1619 Project series
Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, sat down with John Piche, Cleveland Heights Public Library's outreach librarian, to talk about his book, America the Beautiful and Violent: Black Youth and Neighborhood Trauma in Chicago. Piche runs a…
Dean Dexter Voisin discusses book for Cleveland Heights Public Library’s 1619 Project series
Dean Dexter Voisin sat down with John Piche, Cleveland Heights Public Library‘s outreach librarian, to talk about his book, America the Beautiful and Violent: Black Youth and Neighborhood Trauma in Chicago. Piche runs a discussion group based around The New York Times‘ 1619 Project at the library.…
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School of Medicine hosts Cleveland high schoolers as part of Robbins Bridge program
A group of Cleveland Metropolitan School District School (CMSD) of Science and Medicine 11th graders visited Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine on Feb. 16, to participate in the Cardiovascular Inquiry Seminar Series (CISS). Launching in 2012, the CISS is a four-part lecture series…
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“Our Voices: Stories From Black Authors”
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity and Kelvin Smith Library for an event celebrating the “Our Voices: Stories From Black Authors” series. The event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 4…
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“Addiction as a False Survival Instinct”
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences will open its 2023 Impact Talk series with a presentation by lecturer Richard Romaniuk, who will present “Addiction as a False Survival Instinct” Wednesday, March 1, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The lecture will be held in person at…
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“Our Voices: Stories From Black Authors”
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity and Kelvin Smith Library for an event celebrating the “Our Voices: Stories From Black Authors” series. This event will be held today (Feb. 22) from 3 to 4 p.m. in…