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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
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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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Spartan Showcase: Rhonda M. Jones
Program: Master of Nonprofit OrganizationsYear: Class of 2021 When Rhonda M. Jones began working at Case Western Reserve University more than 34 years ago, she knew she wanted to return to school herself to earn her master’s degree. In August 2018, she took her first step toward that goal,…
Ivan Conard featured as one of CWRU’s eight outstanding Class of 2021 graduates
Faced with the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Class of 2021 have demonstrated tenacity in their studies, research, and on- and off-campus activities. The Daily highlighted the accomplishments of eight of CWRU's many outstanding graduates—read more about the…
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Meet eight of CWRU’s outstanding Class of 2021 graduates
Faced with the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Class of 2021 have demonstrated tenacity in their studies, research and on- and off-campus activities. To mark the completion of their degrees, Case Western Reserve University will host commencement ceremonies…
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Mandel School’s Francisca García-Cobián Richter named to Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s new Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council
Francisca García-Cobián Richter, research assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was selected to serve on the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council. Richter is one of eight council members who will work…
Examining the ‘service cliff’ for youth with autism and their family caregivers
During the next 10 years, an estimated half-million individuals in the U.S. with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are expected to transition from adolescence to adulthood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means thousands of these young adults will likely fall into a…
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Examining the ‘service cliff’ for youth with autism and their family caregivers
Case Western Reserve University researchers highlight need for improved access to Medicaid waivers for families affected by autism spectrum disorder During the next 10 years, an estimated half-million individuals in the U.S. with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are expected to transition from…
Celebrating Dean Grover "Cleve" Gilmore: A Legacy of Leadership
After 20 years of leadership as dean of the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and 46 years as a member of the faculty at Case Western Reserve University, Grover “Cleve” Gilmore is retiring on June 30, 2021. Gilmore has been integral to numerous university…
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PRCHN Seminar Series: "Early Results, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Rainbow Connection Community & Collaboration Pilot"
The next Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) Seminar Series event, Scott E. Moore and Dana M. Prince will present "Early Results, Opportunities, and Challenges in the Rainbow Connection Community & Collaboration Pilot." Their discussion will be held May 12 at noon via…
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“IPM’s Story—Global Solidarity and Resiliency in the COVID-19 Pandemic”
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Office of International Affairs, LINK (Local InterNational Konnection) student group and International Partners in Mission (IPM) will host a special session on IPM’s story. Titled “Global Solidarity and Resiliency in the COVID-19…
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Student Spotlight: Stormy Stan
While working as a special agent in counterintelligence for the U.S. Air Force (USAF), Stormy Stan changed course to make a greater impact on people’s lives. She decided to pursue medicine and enrolled in the School of Medicine’s PRIME (Post-baccalaureate Readiness Instruction for bioMedical…