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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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First Year Cleveland welcomes new executive director
Angela Newman-White unanimously selected to lead collaborative, aimed at preventing infant mortality, following national search The steering committee of First Year Cleveland announced it has voted unanimously to appoint Angela Newman-White as executive director, effective Jan. 9. First Year…
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Mandel School partners with Magnolia Clubhouse on research, recovery for those with mental health issues
To many, the Magnolia Clubhouse is a high-end resale shop replete with upscale furniture, artwork and collectibles in a stately historic mansion amid institutions of higher education and arts and culture in University Circle. But for others—those struggling with mental illness in Northeast…
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Mandel School partners with Magnolia Clubhouse on research, recovery for those with mental health issues
To many, the Magnolia Clubhouse is a high-end resale shop replete with upscale furniture, artwork and collectibles in a stately historic mansion amid institutions of higher education and arts and culture in University Circle. But for others—those struggling with mental illness in Northeast…
Much to celebrate
University holds first ‘normal’ commencement in two years On a beautiful weekend in May, family members and friends gathered for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ first indoor commencement ceremony since 2019. On Sunday, May 15, 2022, Dean Dexter Voisin, PhD,…
C-suite alumni manage sea changes
Nonprofit execs apply their Mandel School education to pivot, redesign and rethink their organizations For two decades after its creation in 1989, Case Western Reserve University’s Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) ran as a competitive, tailored program for training nonprofit professionals,…
Disarming gun violence
The Begun Center tackles one of the nation’s most vexing issues Most days, Dan Flannery, PhD, takes an objective, evidence-based approach to reducing gun violence. That’s his job as director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel…
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Student misbehavior on the rise nationally and locally, including Akron Public Schools
ideastream: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, discussed school safety on two fronts on the Sound of Ideas last Monday: The trend of increased misbehavior locally and nationally, and the aspect of…
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Cuyahoga County tops 200 homicides for the third consecutive year, for first time in 40 years
cleveland.com: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention, Research and Education, said firearm deaths are increasing partly because guns are easily accessible—and those guns are designed to cause as much harm as possible. “So,…
Student Spotlight: Kristen Clark
Class Year: May 2023 Degree Program: MSW Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change Hometown: Springfield, OH Field Education Organization: Think Tank, Inc. in Springfield, OH Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing? I attended…
December 2022 Inside the Action Newsletter
In this edition School News Upcoming Events and CEU Opportunities Student Spotlights Alumni News Employment and Career Development Opportunities Read the December 2022 Inside the Action Newsletter