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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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In overture to neighbors, CWRU to turn vacant Wade Park home into community engagement center
The Land: Mark Chupp, associate professor and founding director of the Community Innovation Network, and Julian Rogers, assistant vice president for local government and community relations, discussed the university’s plans to renovate a long-vacant historic property on Wade Park Avenue near…
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Nancy Rolock and Dexter Voisin named fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research
Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Professor in Social Work Practice, and Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, were elected to the 2023 class of fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). SSWR fellows are members who have…
Celebrating CWRU women in STEM
In the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve, PhD student Victoria Laney isn’t only working on research to help make cancer detection more accessible. She’s also offering mentorship for other women in STEM, one of countless women across the university to share her talents in…
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Celebrating CWRU women in STEM
In the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve, PhD student Victoria Laney isn’t only working on research to help make cancer detection more accessible. She’s also offering mentorship for other women in STEM, one of countless women across the university to share her talents in…
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Mandel School’s Nancy Rolock, Dean Dexter Voisin named fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research
Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Professor in Social Work Practice, and Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, were elected to the 2023 class of fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). SSWR fellows are members who have…
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Why Newport News replaced nonprofit tasked with helping its poorest residents
CBS News: Amy T. Khare, research assistant professor and research director for the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, discussed initiatives aimed at assisting low-income residents get into affordable housing. “I would be most concerned about the transition in services for residents…
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5 questions with… Sharon Milligan, Mandel School faculty member who helped bring an interactive civil rights history exhibit to life
Upon visiting the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage to explore the new interactive exhibit featuring local activist and civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr., you might not realize how the exhibit is connected to Case Western Reserve University. But this connection helped facilitate one of the…
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5 questions with... Sharon Milligan, Mandel School faculty member who helped bring an interactive civil rights history exhibit to life
Upon visiting the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage to explore the new interactive exhibit featuring local activist and civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr., you might not realize how the exhibit is connected to Case Western Reserve University. But this connection helped facilitate one of the…
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Spartan Showcase: Jaylin Crumb
Jaylin Crumb is nearing the completion of her Master of Social Work degree from Case Western Reserve University—but she’s never stepped foot on campus. In fact, she’s never even been to Cleveland. On track to graduate in August from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social…
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Spartan Showcase: Jaylin Crumb
Jaylin Crumb is nearing the completion of her Master of Social Work degree from Case Western Reserve University—but she’s never stepped foot on campus. In fact, she’s never even been to Cleveland.  On track to graduate in August from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social…