Alumni Spotlight

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences celebrated the graduation of its Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO), and PhD in Social Welfare students on Friday, May 16, 2025. The Mandel School's diploma ceremony took…

Sydney Evans, a member of the Community Outreach and Engagement team at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and community navigator for the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project, was named a 40 Under 40 Emerging Legend by the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation. As…

Every year on the third Tuesday in March, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) leads the celebration of World Social Work Day, when social workers worldwide stand together to advance a common message for social justice, human rights and social development globally, all…

The Mandel School is pleased to announce Scott D. Ryan (GRS ‘01) as its 2025 diploma ceremony speaker. Ryan is a distinguished social work professional with an extensive academic and clinical background who has dedicated his career to child welfare, clinical social work and social…

Alumnus credits social work education for his success in business

cleveland.com: Richard L. Jones (SAS '75; GRS '81, social welfare), Mandel School Visiting Committee member and social work pioneer, wrote an op-ed on the importance of social workers. Social workers are on the front lines, helping communities navigate the real-life impact of shifting…

Alumna leads nonprofit helping Black women at the highest risk for infant mortality have healthy pregnancies and children A new building with life-changing possibilities will soon rise in Cleveland's Hough neighborhood—a $15 million, 15,000-square-foot birthing center for women at the highest risk…

Erin Fiorito, Maureen Kishna and Pamela Mitterling have all been recognized by the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Services' "Whatever It Takes" program. This recognition is given to individuals within the MST community who have demonstrated outstanding and meritorious service. Their…

Congratulations to Anycia Grady (SAS ’10), chief executive officer at Change Agents to Barriers of Equitable Living (C.A.B.E.L.), and Jessica Wojtalik, assistant professor, who received Alumni and Early Career Innovator of the Year awards, respectively. Learn more about them below. Innovation Week…

Dorothy Faller (MSSA '75), ACSW, was the special guest on a recent episode of the Mandel School's podcast, Change Leaders. A member of the Mandel School's first management class, she also took coursework in clinical social work. This type of educational combination—in administration and…