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.
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Meet the Mandel School's new PhD cohort
The beginning of the semester marked a new chapter for a group of PhD students at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The Mandel School’s PhD in Social Welfare program welcomed eight new doctoral students who have begun their…
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Alumna earns prestigious role on International Federation of Social Workers’ UN commission
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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program with a special group rate
Recent News
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October 01, 2025
The beginning of the semester marked a new chapter for a group of PhD students at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.
The Mandel School’s PhD in Social Welfare program welcomed eight new doctoral students who have begun their journeys...
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September 25, 2025
Register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Science’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30. A new special group rate is available.
Offered 100% online through live sessions, this program helps participants transform team dynamics...
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September 22, 2025
After a months-long application and interview process, the North American region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) settled on a Case Western Reserve University alumna as one of four North American social workers to become a representative on commission to the United Nations (U...
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September 09, 2025
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2023, much of Elise Rolston’s undergraduate experience was shaded by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic limited her ability to engage as socially as she’d have liked, the university still came to feel like home for th...
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August 18, 2025
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30.
This results-driven professional development program—offered 1...
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August 12, 2025
It's here! While it is still technically (and climatologically) summer, Fall 2025 is here. New student orientations are taking place, syllabuses are being reviewed and reformatted, and the Mandel School's buildings are abuzz with activities and excitement. Field Staff are humming along getting stude...
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August 12, 2025
Are you a Case Western Reserve University employee eager to make a difference in the nonprofit sector? Consider applying for Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management this fall.
This 12-month, part-time program—designed for professionals l...
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July 31, 2025
This summer, Case Western Reserve University students are stepping far beyond the classroom—into hospitals and research labs, startups and advocacy organizations, engineering firms and art studios. What unites their experiences is not ambition, but intention.
From designing solutions for healthcar...
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July 25, 2025
Each year, Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) reminds us of the invaluable qualities individuals who served in the United States Armed Forces bring to every corner of civilian life. At Case Western Reserve University, veterans continue their mission of service as educators, researchers, public safety prof...
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July 18, 2025
Class Year: May 2026
Degree Program: MSW On-Campus
This summer I am... working a job
Where are you working?
I am working as an office assistant at the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) at their University of Michigan location. NSLC is an academic summer camp for high school students ...