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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Meet the Mandel School's new PhD cohort
The beginning of the semester marked a new chapter for a group of PhD students at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The Mandel School’s PhD in Social Welfare program welcomed eight new doctoral students who have begun their…
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Alumna earns prestigious role on International Federation of Social Workers’ UN commission
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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program with a special group rate
Recent News
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February 13, 2025
For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and ...
February 12, 2025
Melody Stewart, JD, PhD (GRS '08, social welfare), will become a member of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections after winning 64% of the vote from the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party’s executive committee. She is expected to begin her term on March 5, following final approval from Secretary of St...
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February 11, 2025
Across our campus, women working and studying in science are responsible for groundbreaking research, innovative discoveries and transformative education. In areas as diverse as engineering, cognitive science, healthcare and patent law, these role models are pushing boundaries and inspiring the next...
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February 07, 2025
Meechie Poston, a PhD student in social welfare, will present their poster at the 41st annual National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW) annual conference this spring.
Poston will give a poster presentation on a literature review of the available research regarding housing modality and s...
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February 07, 2025
Meechie Poston, a PhD student in social welfare, will present their poster at the 41st annual National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW) annual conference this spring.
Poston will give a poster presentation on a literature review of the available research regarding housing modality and s...
February 06, 2025
Howard M. Guttman (SAS ’77), principal of Guttman Development Strategies, Inc. (GDS), was a guest on the latest episode of the Mandel School's podcast, Change Leaders. Guttman has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and consulting expertise.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mount Arl...
February 04, 2025
Each year, Case Western Reserve University honors Martin Luther King Jr.—the holiday, the man, the legend—with a celebration that includes a range of activities: workshops, films, panel discussions and acclaimed speakers. All members of the university and the community at large are invited to observ...
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February 03, 2025
Happy February!
February is traditionally Black History Month in the United States, and while naming specific months to focus on the history of discrete populations is wrought with conflict, I feel like we benefit as a whole from recognizing that we (humans) have constructed race as well as other i...
January 30, 2025
A formative experience in field education
Scott Wilkes called his field director from a phone booth on Broadway Avenue in uptown New York, not far from the Columbia University campus where he was getting his MSW. He was struggling in his field placement at Misericordia Hospital in the Bronx. “My...
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January 27, 2025
Youth in juvenile detention centers face suicide rates significantly higher than their peers, driven by isolation, untreated mental health conditions and systemic barriers to care, according to the U.S. Office of Justice Programs.
But for LGBTQ+ youth involved in child welfare and juvenile justice ...