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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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Mandel School announces grant-funded partnership with Office of Gender-Based Violence at Arizona State University
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences has announced a new grant-funded partnership with the Office of Gender-Based Violence at Arizona State University to expand Survivor Link through the Public Health AmeriCorps program. In the fall, Case Western Reserve University…
Student Spotlight: Ibukunoluwa Ode-Martins
As commencement quickly draws near, we're spotlighting some of our graduating students. Read more about Ibukunoluwa "Ibukun" Ode-Martins, MSSA/MNO candidate, below. Class Year: May 2022 Program/Major: Master of Science in Social Administration and Master of Nonprofit Organizations As a…
Five tips to consider when dating goes wrong
Science News Explores: Laura Voith, assistant professor, and Erika Kura, a dual degree social work and public health student, offered up some pointers to help teenagers who are dating to identify signs of trouble and when it’s time to seek outside help.   Read the article
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Stephanie Harris receives the 2022 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” Stephanie Harris often reflects on this quote attributed to Winston Churchill as defining her teaching and mentoring philosophy. For the associate professor in Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of…
Dr. Claudia J. Coulton will retire at end of 2021–22 academic year
Dr. Claudia J. Coulton, the Lillian F. Harris Professor of Urban Research and Social Change and Distinguished University Professor, will retire on June 30, 2022. Dr. Coulton joined Case Western Reserve University as an assistant professor in 1978 and has since distinguished herself as an important…
Sami Hausserman featured as one of CWRU's outstanding 2022 graduates
After several years of adjusted plans due to pandemic-related health and safety protocols, the Case Western Reserve University community will gather once again this year for fully in-person commencement events. The Class of 2022’s accomplishments will be celebrated in ceremonies on May 14 and…
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Eight outstanding members of the 2022 graduating class share their stories
After several years of adjusted plans due to pandemic-related health and safety protocols, the Case Western Reserve University community will gather once again this year for fully in-person commencement events. The Class of 2022's accomplishments will be celebrated in ceremonies on May 14 and 15,…
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Doctoral student Braveheart Gillani investigates COVID-19's impact on the mental health of gender diverse patients in recent article
Braveheart Gillani, a doctoral student at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, recently released a new publication about “Telehealth in Trans and Gender Diverse Communities: the Impact of COVID-19,” published by Springer Link in April 2022. Gillani worked alongside MetroHealth physician…
Prevention programs can help reduce teen dating violence
Assistant Professor Laura Voith discussed teen dating violence and abusive relationships in Science News Explores, as well as how prevention programs can help—"Programs that make teens aware of what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like tend to have better outcomes," she said. Read the…
Student Spotlight: Caroline Martin
Class Year: May 2022 Program/Major: Master of Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth and Families Caroline Martin began her career as a puppeteer at SeaWorld before transitioning to massage therapy at a children’s hospital when she moved from her hometown of Atlanta to Columbus,…