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…
Recent News
December 21, 2021
From the raging opioid epidemic to social justice and gun violence and to the trauma caused by the global pandemic, the expertise and insight of the faculty at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University were at the forefront of the stories...
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December 17, 2021
The PhD in Social Welfare doctoral program's Arol Shack Dissertation Award was established through donations from friends and alumni of the program along with a matching gift from Gigi Nordquist. The fund honors the many years of work and dedication that Arol Shack devoted to the doctoral program, i...
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December 17, 2021
Mark Joseph, founding director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, gave a speech at a groundbreaking ceremony at the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood following a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Debbie Wilber, assistan...
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December 09, 2021
To honor her father while he was in intensive care and hospice, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine second-year medical student Kathleen Mulligan wrote a song as a tribute to her father during his last few days.
The lyrics to Mulligan’s song will be performed on Saturday, De...
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December 06, 2021
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences LINK (Local InterNational Konnection) student group will host a special virtual session on “Understanding Community: Elder Abuse 101” today (Dec. 6) from 4 to 5 p.m. EST via Zoom.
The goal of this presentation is to provide attend...
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December 03, 2021
Funding represents a vote of confidence to fuel inclusive practices as movement expands
As more attention is paid to the role of technology on public, civic, social and psychological life in the U.S., there has been a concerted, collaborative and continued push to expand next-generation technologis...
December 02, 2021
Class Year: 2023
Program Major: PhD in Social Welfare
As a member of the International Student Advisory Council (ISAC), Hyunjune Lee is helping international students grow their sense of belonging at Case Western Reserve University. Newly created this semester, ISAC strives to improve support for,...
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November 30, 2021
Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office on front lines of another epidemic plaguing nation
When Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Thomas Gilson issued a public health warning earlier this month, the cause wasn’t COVID-19—but drugs.
Over a 48-hour period Nov. 6 ...
November 18, 2021
Alumni and families give back to the Mandel School in gratitude for educational opportunities
Five years ago, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences marked its centennial by unveiling an overhaul to its main building. Central to the updates: the welcoming, airy Noble C...
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November 18, 2021
Stepping up to support: CWRU community pitches in to help those facing hunger and housing insecurity
Next week, many of us will gather around the table with our families and friends to celebrate a holiday largely centered on food. But such celebrations will likely be absent for individuals facing hunger and homelessness—issues that are a reality for many throughout the year.
To draw awareness to ...