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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 student writes feature story for high-profile social work magazine
Sarah Balser, a student from Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, wrote a feature story for the Winter 2022 NASW Ohio Chapter Magazine. The story, titled "An Interview with Abigail Eiler and Sandra Momper,” can be found can be found on…
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Mandel School’s Jessica Wojtalik pens article in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Jessica Wojtalik Jessica Wojtalik, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, penned a research article published in January by the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology.  The article, titled "Premorbid Sociality Moderates Social…
Much work remains to ensure Cleveland rentals are safe from lead paint
WCPN: Robert L. Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, said that Cleveland saw a surge in lead-safe applications in the final months of 2021. “I want to honor the fact that we have really made considerable progress over this year,” he…
Alumni Spotlight: Briona Burgos
In honor of National School Social Work Week March 6–12, we're highlighting one of our recent school social work alums. Briona Burgos, MSSA '21, is a school social worker at a high school in Hilliard, OH, outside of Columbus. As a school social worker, she meets with students individually and in…
Student Spotlight: Josh Levy
March is Social Work Month, and National School Social Work Week is March 6–12! Learn more about Josh Levy, one of our school social work students, in this week's Student Spotlight. Class Year: May 2022 Program: Dual Degree MSW/MNO Hometown: Columbus, OH Why did you choose to enroll at…
Distinguished University Professor Claudia Coulton advises on report series; Poverty Center work cited
Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy at University of Pennsylvania produced a three-part series of reports, funded by the Gates Foundation, to explore the value of linked administrative data in the study of programs and policies that drive mobility out of poverty.  Claudia Coulton, the…
Affordable housing group beat gentrification tide in Woodlawn, report says
Crain's Chicago Business: Amy Khare, research assistant professor and the research director at the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, discussed a decade-long study showing that affordable housing could stave off gentrification.   Read the article Read a similar article in the…
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Distinguished University Professor Claudia Coulton advises on report series; Poverty Center work cited
Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy at University of Pennsylvania produced a three-part series of reports, funded by the Gates Foundation, to explore the value of linked administrative data in the study of programs and policies that drive mobility out of poverty.  Claudia Coulton, the…
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Mandel School researchers published in The Journal of Community Practice
The Journal of Community Practice published an article, titled "Toward authentic university-community engagement," written by researchers from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.  Authors of the article are: Mark G. Chupp, an associate professor at the Mandel…
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Mandel School: "Paying for Grad School" information session
Join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Tuesday, March 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom to learn more about the various opportunities for scholarships and financial aid at the Mandel School. Attendees will learn about the financing options to complete a Master of…