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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Transforming futures: $5M Mandel Foundation grant expands scholarships, boosts enrollment and supports workforce
In January 2024, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awarded the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences a five-year, $5 million grant to support scholarships for promising master’s degree students, known as “Mandel Scholars.” “It is rare to receive such a…
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September 23, 2022
It's Claudia J. Coulton's dream to increase positive impact by expanding support for students concentrating in Community Practice for Social Change. The goal for Community Practice scholarships in honor of Dr. Coulton is $25,000. You can help reach this goal by making a gift today! Your gift will he...
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September 23, 2022
Class Year: May 2024
Degree Program: MSW
Concentration: Health
Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois
Field Education Organization: Center for Dialysis Care in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing?
I was earning my undergraduate degree at the Un...
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September 21, 2022
At Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School, students experience transformative global education through short-term study abroad. Students broaden their perspectives on the world and gain new insight on how different countries and cultures approach social welfare issues, policies and practice...
September 19, 2022
At Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School, students experience transformative global education through short-term study abroad. Students broaden their perspectives on the world and gain new insight on how different countries and cultures approach social welfare issues, policies and practice...
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September 16, 2022
Fei Wang, a doctoral student, was awarded a fellowship with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) in the Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Program at the University of Chicago.
She is one of five scholars selected this year. NORC provides her with funding ($7,500), training and mentorsh...
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September 16, 2022
Liat Johnson, a doctoral student at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, is one of only four doctoral students chosen nationally to receive a fellowship through the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The purpose of th...
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September 16, 2022
Dawn Ellis and Kimberly McFarlin have been appointed interim co-assistant deans of diversity and inclusion at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, effective immediately.
Adrianne Fletcher, permanent assistant dean of diversity and inclusion, was appointed to the Ohi...
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September 16, 2022
Fei Wang, a doctoral student at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was awarded a fellowship with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) in the Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Program at the University of Chicago.
She is one of five scholars selected t...
September 15, 2022
PhD student Liat Johnson is one of only four doctoral students chosen nationally to receive a fellowship through the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
The purpose of the program “is to reduce health disparities and improve healthcare outcomes of rac...
September 14, 2022
NPR Chicago: Amy T. Khare, research assistant professor and research director for the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, discussed the trend of the Chicago Housing Authority selling and transferring land to commercial entities.
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