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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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Message From Alan Diehl and the Department of Biochemistry: We are excited to be together on campus!
Though the Department of Biochemistry maintained a limited in-person presence throughout the pandemic, the environment couldn’t compare to our normally bustling campus and the ability to offer our students a full educational experience. Today I asked Alan Diehl, Department of Biochemistry chair and…
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U.S. Patent Issued for Cleveland Clinic Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Technology
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued the first U.S. patent for a novel ovarian cancer vaccine technology developed by Cleveland Clinic researchers Vincent K. Tuohy, PhD, Suparna Mazumder, PhD, and Justin M. Johnson. The technology is licensed worldwide by Anixa Biosciences, Inc., a…
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Begun Center’s Rachel Lovell contributes to podcasts
Rachel Lovell, research assistant professor at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, recently shared her expertise on podcast episodes. She appeared on the Algorithm podcast for the episode “The Survivor,” during which she weighed in on police's mistrust of survivors and…
Nancy Rolock presents at two virtual international conferences
Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Associate Professor in Social Work Practice and Associate Dean for Research and Training, presented at the virtual International Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR7) July 6–9, hosted by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy. She will also be…
Student Spotlight: Ibrahim Bazyan
Class Year: January 2022 Program/Major: Master of Nonprofit Organizations Fourth-year student Ibrahim Bazyan has been making an impact in his community as a volunteer for several organizations while also earning his bachelor's and master's degrees through the Mandel School’s 3+1 Nonprofit…
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CWRU names Dexter Voisin next Mandel School dean
The next leader of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is a sitting dean whose scholarship and practice focuses on the complex interplay of racism, violence and health.  Now at the University of Toronto, Dexter Voisin will join Case Western Reserve University in…
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Begun Center’s Rachel Lovell’s work with journalist Rachel Dissell highlighted
Rachel Lovell, research assistant professor at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education and journalist Rachel Dissell, formerly of The Plain Dealer, were highlighted in articles by The Journalist’s Resource. The first, titled “How they did it: A reporter-researcher…