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Classroom Without Walls welcomes social work professionals and offers pathway to continued education By Lauren Marchaza  Like many school social workers, Cassandra Klein has an office stocked with snacks, clothing, socks, coats, gloves and other essentials students might reach for throughout the…

International students are turning to the Mandel School to translate their passion for social work into action By Daniel Robison For Nigeria native Ayowole Samuel Ajiboye, volunteering with the United Nations to advance sustainable development goals in his home country sparked an interest in…

As legislation to restrict transgender individuals’ access to care passes around the country, Mandel School faculty, students and alumni consider the impact—and take action By Emily Mayock When Sara Roberts’ 15-year-old child told her they are transgender, Roberts felt confident she could…

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 17, 2024. The Mandel School's diploma ceremony took place at the Maltz…

WEWS: Following the recent murder of Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin, Daniel Flannery, the director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention and Research, noted that the number of police officers killed in the line of duty so far this year is up 25% from the same time last year. “Many times,…

Class Year: May 2024 Degree Program: Master of Social Work What made you choose this area of study? I want to empower people to explore their mental health in a safe, healthy way so that they can grow and develop as part of our ever-changing world. Social work provides a space to do this…

Case Western Reserve University students come to campus with impressive résumés. While here, they continue to flourish—and share their knowledge, skills and experiences with our university community, leaving a mark on their peers, instructors and the broader campus and Cleveland communities.…

Class Year: July 2024 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Health Field Education Organizations: Parent Bereavement Programs at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio Hometown: Round Rock, Texas Give a brief overview of your field education experience(s). In my…

ideastream: Ryan McMaster, research data manager at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, shared his thoughts on why the danger posed by violent beliefs and homegrown extremism is concerning. "A lot of the training over the last couple decades was really focused on…

cleveland.com (subscription required): Angela Newman-White, executive director of First Year Cleveland at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, highlighted the crucial need for diaper access, stressing its impact on child health and parental well-being. She advocated…