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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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 ...
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January 24, 2025
Splitting his time between the court and the classroom, Christian McDaniel is a graduate student-athlete chasing victories in both basketball and social work, driven by a passion for teamwork and community impact. 🏀
Learn more about McDaniel's experience as a Spartan in this segment from CWRU Athle...
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January 23, 2025
In this month's newsletter:
SSWR—special thanks to Mandel School presenters
Upcoming Events
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Oppotunities
Read the January 2025 newsletter....
January 21, 2025
Claudia J. Coulton, Distinguished University Professor and the Lillian F. Harris Professor Emerita, and Dexter R. Voisin, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Dean of Applied Social Sciences, are among the top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world, according to the Stanford University–Elsevier lis...