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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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Sharon Milligan named interim dean of the Mandel School
When Grover “Cleve” Gilmore retires June 30 as dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences after nearly two decades in the role, another longtime Mandel School leader will helm the school on an interim basis. Sharon E. Milligan, associate dean for academic affairs…
Spartan Showcase: Emily Miller
Year: PhD Candidate Major: Social Welfare Emily Miller, a Case Western Reserve University PhD candidate in social welfare, believes many systems in the United States are ineffective at addressing root causes of social issues. Miller wants to change that—and she’s well on her way. Her work on…
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Spartan Showcase: Emily Miller
Year: PhD candidateMajors: Social welfare Emily Miller, a Case Western Reserve University PhD candidate in social welfare, believes many systems in the United States are ineffective at addressing root causes of social issues. Miller wants to change that—and she’s well on her way. Her work on a…
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Researchers Rachel Lovell, Mendel Singer call for reinvestigation of rape cases
Rachel Lovell, a research assistant professor with the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and Mendel Singer, associate professor at the School of Medicine, teamed up to write a piece for…
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Message from Lia Logio and Bud Isaacson: Back to the HEC!
I’m not the only one excited about students, faculty and staff returning to campus! I loaned my column to Lia Logio and Bud Isaacson, leaders at the HEC, to share their enthusiasm for students coming back to the Health Education Campus.    Back to the HEC! …
NIMC and Adrianne Fletcher win Think Big Leadership Awards
As Case Western Reserve charts the waters of its new reality, the North Star and Pathways of the Think Big strategic plan continue to guide the university. The university’s North Star states: Case Western Reserve is a high-impact research university that aspires to be a community where humanity,…
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Virtual Graduate Student Award Ceremony
Members of the campus community are invited to join the School of Graduate Studies in celebrating students, their outstanding work on campus and beyond during this historic year. The Graduate Award Ceremony will be held virtually today (June 9) from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT. Nearly 100 students will be…
Day of Giving 2021
Join Case Western Reserve University and the Mandel School on Tuesday, June 8, as we go ALL IN Together to celebrate our ninth annual Day of Giving. Day of Giving empowers alumni, students, faculty, staff, family and friends from across the globe to go #CWRUALLinTogether to support academic…
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Q&A: Mandel School's Debbie Wilber discusses her role in helping Cleveland draw a $35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Debbie Wilber Cleveland is one of five communities to receive a combined $160 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to redevelop severely distressed housing and spur comprehensive revitalization under the federal Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI). More…
Kathleen Farkas and Richard Romaniuk speak at first International Scientific–Practical Conference
Kathleen Farkas, associate professor, and Richard Romaniuk, senior lecturer, were invited to speak at the first International Scientific–Practical Conference held May 20–21, 2021 in Ukraine. The theme of the conference was "Innovative Potential of Social Work in the Modern World: On the Border of…