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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

2021 saw record fatal ODs, gun deaths, car crashes in Ohio over 15 years, data shows
Ohio Capital Journal: Daniel J. Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, said the increase in drug overdoses was likely driven by synthetic opioids such as fentanyl or carfentanyl that are increasingly…
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Honoring the retirement of Claudia J. Coulton
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…
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Student Spotlight: Samantha Cramin
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…
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Study Abroad in South Africa
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…
Study Abroad in Ecuador
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…
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National Opinion Research Center awards fellowship to Mandel School’s Fei Wang
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…
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Council on Social Work Education recognizes Mandel School’s Liat Johnson
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…
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Mandel School appoints interim co-assistant deans of diversity and inclusion
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…
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National Opinion Research Center awards fellowship to Mandel School’s Fei Wang
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…
Council on Social Work Education recognizes Mandel School’s Liat Johnson
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…